Islington in Greater London, England, United Kingdom

The York

Photographed By Michael Herrick, May 6, 2018

1. The York Marker

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The York Until the late 18th Century, the site of The York was open fields and part of a farm. In 1838 the premises of The York was a private house belonging to the Pullen and Rhodes families; dairy cows once grazed up to the back door. The house was first established as ‘The York Hotel’ in 1851, thus named as it sat on a major road for northern stage coaches running out of London. In 1872 it was rebuilt and from then on has been known only as ‘The York’.

The Royal Agricultural Hall which sits just metres from The York is a Grade II listed building which opened in 1862 and held agricultural shows. It was the home of the Royal Smithfield Club's Smithfield Show from 1862 to 1938 and held the first Crufts dog show in 1891. The Hall was converted to its present use as the Business Design Centre in 1986.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Entertainment.

Location. 51° 32.03′ N, 0° 6.297′ W. Marker is in Islington, England, in Greater London. Marker is at the intersection of Upper Street and Islington High Street

Photographed By Michael Herrick, May 6, 2018

2. The York Marker

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, on the right when traveling north on Upper Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 82 Islington High Street, Islington, England N1 8EQ, United Kingdom. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. William Nicholson (here, next to this marker); Duncan Terrace Gardens (about 120 meters away, measured in a direct line); Regents Canal (about 150 meters away); a different marker also named Regent’s Canal (about 150 meters away); Sir Hugh Myddelton (about 240 meters away); Finsbury War Memorial (approx. 0.6 kilometers away); Dadabhai Naoroji (approx. 0.8 kilometers away); Holy Trinity Hoxton War Memorial (approx. one kilometer away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Islington.

Photographed By Michael Herrick, May 6, 2018

3. The York

Photographed By Michael Herrick, May 6, 2018

4. The York

Credits. This page was last revised on January 27, 2022. It was originally submitted on June 9, 2018, by Michael Herrick of Southbury, Connecticut. This page has been viewed 90 times since then and 7 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on June 9, 2018, by Michael Herrick of Southbury, Connecticut.