2 Jubbergate

2 Jubbergate stands at the corner where Jubbergate meets Newgate, displaying a mix of timber framing, brick infill, and protruding upper floors that reveal several centuries of construction. The building contains two connected sections that showcase how medieval and post-medieval structures were joined together over time.

The original section dates to the 14th century, and an extension was added in the early 17th century. This growth reflects how medieval buildings in York were expanded and adapted as the city developed.

The structure evolved from Taylor, Cook & Co chemist shop in 1830 to a hatters' shop in the 1870s, and later became the White Rose Cafe.

The location at the corner of two busy streets makes it easy to spot while walking through York's medieval centre. Visitors can get a good view of the building's distinctive features from the street without needing to enter any surrounding buildings.

An 18th-century plaster cornice survives in one of the first-floor rooms, displaying skilled decorative work from that era. Major restoration work in the 1920s by prominent local architects ensured the building's structural integrity was maintained.

Location: City of York

GPS coordinates: 53.95940,-1.08080

Latest update: December 13, 2025 12:21