What is recorded here
This blue commemorative plaque records: George Robinson, landlord of the Blue Bell, hosted the formation of York City Association Football Club here in 1922. Recorded plaque organisation: York's Alternative History.
George Robinson, a local landlord, played a crucial role in hosting the meeting that led to the formation of York City Association Football Club in 1922. His venue, the Blue Bell pub, became the birthplace of this notable football club, contributing significantly to the city's sporting history.
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Photo: Keith Seabridge · CC BY-SA 2.0