Central Retail District in Manchester in Greater Manchester, England, United Kingdom — Northwestern Europe (the British Isles)

York Hotel

Photographed by Ian Lefkowitz, September 14, 2026

1. York Hotel Marker

Inscription. The site of the
York Hotel
where Manchester
Borough Council held
its first meetings

1838–1840

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Government & Politics. A significant historical year for this entry is 1838.

Location. 53° 28.862′ N, 2° 14.613′ W. Marker is in Manchester, England, in Greater Manchester. It is in the Central Retail District. It is at the intersection of King Street and Pall Mall, on the left when traveling east on King Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 55 King Street, Manchester, England M2 4PD, United Kingdom. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in North West England.

Globally, it is on the Atlantic Ocean,

in the North Atlantic Region,

in Europe,

in Atlantic Europe,

on one of the British Isles,

in the Western World,

and in the Anglosphere.

Historically, it finds itself in what was once the Roman Empire.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: William Harrison Ainsworth (a few steps from this marker); Charles Robert Cockerell (within shouting distance of this marker); Charles White

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(within shouting distance of this marker); John Benjamin Dancer (about 90 meters away, measured in a direct line); Ernest Jones (about 120 meters away); Edward Schunck (about 120 meters away); First Provincial School of Anatomy (approx. 0.3 kilometers away); The Together Trust (approx. 0.6 kilometers away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Manchester.

Also see . . . York Hotel, King Street (Pubs of Manchester).

The York Hotel was built after the Ainsworth's three-storey Georgian house was demolished. It was in this public house and hotel that the Anti-Corn Law League was formed in 1838 by local mill owners, politicians and protesting members of the public.

(Submitted on November 9, 2026, by Ian Lefkowitz of New York, New York.)

Additional keywords. black plaque

Photographed by Ian Lefkowitz, September 14, 2026

2. York Hotel Marker

This plaque is affixed to 55 King Street, beneath the white banner in this photograph.

Credits. This page was last revised on November 9, 2026. It was originally submitted on November 9, 2026, by Ian Lefkowitz of New York, New York. This page has been viewed 5 times since then. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on November 9, 2026, by Ian Lefkowitz of New York, New York. • Andrew Ruppenstein was the editor who published this page.