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The Yorkshire Grey is a breed of shire horse. These massive animals can be traced back to medieval times when they were were used to carry knights wearing their heavy armour. Still, a curious name for a pub in Winson Green? However, the pub may have been named after a racehorse of this name that was particularly prominent in the mid-19th century. Public houses were often named after sporting stars of the track - the Why Not for example, although the name appeared in olden times, it proliferated in urban areas after a horse of this name won the Grand National in 1894. Some public houses were even built with the winnings on a particular race or event.
Date: 23rd March 2002 Source: Kodak DC4800

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