What is recorded here
This stone commemorative plaque records: Here stood the Black Swan one of York's oldest coaching inns. In the early 18th century the journey to London took four days.
The Black Swan was one of York's oldest coaching inns, serving as a vital stopover for travelers making the four-day journey to London in the early 18th century.
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