Yorkshire Grey, Fitzrovia Explained

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.

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]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Fitzrovia pubs: 6. Yorkshire Grey, 46 Langham Street. 12 April 2011. fitzrovia.org.uk. 19 January 2018.
  2. https://www.ucl.ac.uk/bartlett/architecture/sites/bartlett/files/chapter25_riding_house_street.pdf "Riding House Street to New Cavendish Street".