What is recorded here
This blue commemorative plaque records: The York Football club , Established here 1861.The worlds first football club to originate from an hotel was formed here in 1861
York Football Club, established in 1861 at an hotel, is historically significant as the world's first football club originating from such a venue, marking an important step in the formalization and spread of organized football clubs.
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