Blue Boar, Grade II listed pub in Castlegate, York, England
The Blue Boar is a pub on Castlegate with a distinctive facade from the mid-1800s and a carriage arch leading to former stables behind the building. The structure retains typical features of a historic inn with elements from different construction periods.
The building was constructed around 1730 following the demolition of an original medieval structure that housed Royalist soldiers during earlier conflicts. Later Victorian-era modifications shaped its recognizable appearance.
The establishment changed its name to Little John in 1894 and maintained this identity until recent years when it returned to its original Blue Boar name.
The pub sits in central York within easy walking distance of most of the city's historic sights and attractions. It is best visited during regular opening hours when the venue is most welcoming to visitors.
After his execution, the body of notorious highwayman Dick Turpin was displayed in the cellar for paying visitors to see. This grim attraction was part of the local history culture of the 1700s.
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