The City Tavern, Durham green plaque

Durham, Derbyshire, England, United Kingdom

This pub was originally called The City Tavern. A series of events since 1850 ensued (sic) the popularity of this pub. This is the story. In 1851 an Act of Parliament allowed meat, fish and poultry to be traded in the market place so that the area became the focal point of the city. In 1853 the Coun

cil Committee of Durham declared the water in the market place unfit for human consumption so that customers could only quench their thirst from the excellent ales served in this public house. In 1865

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