By: John Hardy

John Hardy — Wed, 24 Feb 2021 14:32:19 +0000

Hi there, This is the first photo I have seen of the Black Swan. I am interested because my 4xG.Grandfather owned the Black Swan from 1814, when he married the (Widowed, I think) proprietress, until around 1845. He previously had a Silversmith Shop on the other side of Coney Street, but then had a very successful Coaching Business, with, I believe, Stabling for 100 Horses there, and another 200 at Tang Hall where he lived. My Grandfather also had a Hairdressing Salon in Coney Street, next to the Church, and moved into Leak & Thorpe’s when his building was bombed out in 1941, later to move away to Stonegate. My Father then continued the business until I took over and moved to Clifton. Please let me know if you have any more items of interest to further my researc. Many thanks, John Hardy

By: Stephen

Stephen — Fri, 13 Dec 2019 13:19:44 +0000

On the coney street map you provided,next to British home store,between “our price” and “wallis” shops is what used to be a cobbled alley way opening out into a square yard.This was where the old stables must have been,where during WW2 a carousel roundabout,was installed with slot and gaming machines installed along the alleyway.This was where our wartime flying allies spent some of their off duty times,enjoying some rest and relaxation from their frightening duties in Europe.It would be nice if their efforts were remembered and appreciated by today’s free york people,as a worthy ending to the black swans history.

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