Yorkshire Grey, Fitzrovia

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The Yorkshire Grey is a public house on the corner of Langham Street and Middleton Place in Fitzrovia/East Marylebone, City of Westminster, London W1.

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History

The Yorkshire Grey dates back to at least 1826. [1] It was rebuilt in 1882–83 to designs by the architect George Treacher. [2]

The author and playwright J. B. Priestley was a regular visitor during the Second World War when he did his inspirational talks on BBC radio from the nearby Broadcasting House. [1] The bandleader Billy Cotton was a frequent customer, as his radio programme was also broadcast from there. [1]

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References

  1. 1 2 3 "Fitzrovia pubs: 6. Yorkshire Grey, 46 Langham Street". fitzrovia.org.uk. 12 April 2011. Retrieved 19 January 2018.
  2. "Riding House Street to New Cavendish Street". UCL, 2016. p. 4.

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