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Trembling Madness Relocation Project

1/30/2018

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Trembling Madness is due to close in October 2018 on Stonegate. After looking for a relocation property for over 2 years we've found one that would suit our business that also has character on 14 Lendal.

We don't want to close. York's lost many of its iconic independent businesses - Cox, Scott's, Stubs, Bulmer’s, Robson Cooper, Mulberry Hall, Dave Dee's, Jones the Bootmakers, Burgens Perfumery to name a few. I feel independent businesses should be on the rise in York in 2018 and people are disillusioned with chains, already in 2018 we have lost Strada and possibly Byron Burgers. This year will be a tough year for many on the high street. With many more stores to close and the maybe the end of Debenhams, Gap, Toys r Us, Mothercare and HMV.

The building on Lendal used to house Robson and Cooper, they were a local family business that survived for many many years. The property has been empty since 2014 and it will be a great privilege for me to breathe some life back into such an amazing building and people can finally view such a historic York property that has housed the likes of Sir John Goodricke the famous astronomer. Also Sir Richard Osbaldeston, and later the residence of Sir Thomas Widdrington, the Recorder of York in the time of King Charles I, and the Speaker of the House of Commons during 1664. Sir Thomas Rokeby, a judge known as Lawyer Rokeby who married and settled in York soon after the Restoration of Charles II. The old mansion was taken down by Alderman Henry Baynes, who was Lord Mayor in 1717 and 1732. He built two houses on the site, and occupied the one nearest the chapel until his death in 1735. Sir William Wentworth, Baronet of Bretton in the West Riding lived there, his wife Lady Wentworth, who was the daughter of Sir William Blackett, a Northumberland baronet, died in the house in 1742, and was buried in St Martin’s Church, Coney Street (responsible for the Wentworth Golf Club). I hope to research and document the history for people to see. 

The business plans on staying open for the same hours as it does currently which is 10am until midnight Monday-Saturday and 11am until midnight Sunday with the option to open for breakfast in the future (from 8am) and open later Friday/Saturday nights for events/private hire. 

Basement - Craft beer cellar store with a growler fill station
Ground Floor - Beer snacks, Craft Beer Bar, Cafe 
First Floor - Chill Out Craft Beer Pub
Second Floor - Customer toilets and kitchens
Third Floor - Private hire rooms and beer tastings from top brewers

So this means more beer, more food and more space. 
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The distance to a toilet is one floor only, currently it is two floors, that's the best we can do.
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​Here's some pictures of our current works to date. 

46 Comments
Kim Craighan
1/30/2018 09:34:54 pm

Looks amazing! Well done.

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Lesley
1/30/2018 09:38:02 pm

Looks fabulous already !

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Matt Haste
1/30/2018 09:39:03 pm

Wish you all the best guys, the business couldn't be in better hands. Will be back up for a visit before you move I hope.

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Angela Booth
1/30/2018 09:44:16 pm

So pleased you are still staying in business. I look forward to my visits when in York. All the best xx

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Ron Wheeler
1/30/2018 09:47:06 pm

Talked to you back in September 2017 while visiting our in laws. Sad the original cannot be saved, but the new location looks fabulous! Good luck and I hope to visit again in the future to check out the new digs!

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Tracey Godwin
1/30/2018 09:48:57 pm

Can't wait for the new place to open it looks amazing and also thank you for the history I found this very interesting.

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Ben Novak
1/30/2018 09:54:38 pm

Would of loved to do the tiling on this project!!

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Jules B
1/30/2018 09:58:20 pm

Here's to the future, T.M is one of our reasons we love York. A shame they won't let you stay but you are independent and this is a new opportunity . Onwards and upwards!

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Jane Gordon
1/30/2018 10:15:31 pm

Onwards and upwards.. looks like a beautiful building & will be an amazing success xx looking forward to many visits in the future 🍻

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Paul O’Connor
1/30/2018 10:18:26 pm

Will be sad to see the old venue close, many happy memories, but excited to see what you do with this beautiful building! We look forward to sampling many more beers and sharing good times here. Good luck and so glad you are staying open.

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Wendy link
1/30/2018 10:32:58 pm

We were looking at this building for a new Blake House so glad you guys got it - it’s fabulous.

We are now neighbours. Drop me a line and we can talk about us working with you guys.

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Steve Robinson
1/30/2018 10:38:25 pm

Pleased ti see you continuing. Sorrt ti see you losing the existing site. Disappointed with Bettys

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Linda
1/30/2018 10:39:13 pm

Very sad...but we’ll follow you anywhere...Good Luck
Shame on you Betty’s.

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JANET link
1/30/2018 11:00:42 pm

will be said to see you closed but very excited to see the new building in all its glory....

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Lisa wright
1/30/2018 11:20:18 pm

Sad that you’re relocating as the bar is amazing but what you will be doing looks fabulous and will mean more can visit at a time.
Hope you still keep all the quirk and can’t wait to see you down on Lendal

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Joe Gould link
1/31/2018 01:05:03 am

Love your pub. Myself and Sharon are looking forward to our visit to York in May and can't wait for a little madness hospitality again. See u soon

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Karen Steensom
1/31/2018 01:49:46 am

Sad that you have to go from Stonegate. Had a great Christmas Eve there in 2016. Loved the hats!
Good luck with the business and the move. The new place looks great and I can't wait to try it but i will definitely be back to your current location - hopefully for at least a couple of times - before you move out. I always recommend Trembling to my friends around the UK if they are visiting York. All the very best.

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Andy hall
1/31/2018 04:45:48 am

Every time we are in york we call for food and drinks fantastic place glad you have found somewhere
Good luck in your new place we will be there

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Tim Fish..
1/31/2018 07:14:22 am

Good luck with the moove..can we have some Time shirts in the new place please...they'll sell like hot cakes...

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Alastair
1/31/2018 08:08:20 am

Trembling Madness is always my go to place for a beer and food when in York. Looking forward to the new place it looks great.

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Paul Sweeting
1/31/2018 08:35:19 am

Looks like lots of space, looks like it will suit your needs and it’s the best news that your not closing, can’t wait to get some beer there.

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Mark Cotton
1/31/2018 09:13:35 am

Best of luck with the new venue, I walk by it every day so will be keen to see the progression. Hope you keep the quirky atmosphere, it sets HOTM apart from the other very good pubs that York is blessed with, especially the animals!

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Paul McLean
1/31/2018 09:14:06 am

Its a shame you have to leave such a fantastic building, however, you guys will make this new place a rocking spot for locals and tourists.

Cant wait to visit in July, cheers.

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Jayne
1/31/2018 10:47:02 am

Congratulations. Such brilliant hospitality and more space means more customers. We'll definitely be back

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Lucy
1/31/2018 11:02:42 am

Looks great can't wait to see it when it's finished. Shame to lose the old location, so much character, hoping to visit next Friday

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Liz Ashcroft
1/31/2018 11:02:47 am

We've stayed at your apartment's a few times and loved both, wishing you all the best for your future success, we will definitely be visiting again

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Mark Crane
1/31/2018 01:01:31 pm

Congratulations ..

Thank you for providing such a comprehensive update ..I shall look forward visiting in both the old and also the new venue

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Dee Johnson
1/31/2018 01:47:18 pm

The new place looks totally huge. I'm going to miss the old place but super excited to visit you all later on in the year. Good luck guys, it looks amazing!

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Stuart Moss
1/31/2018 02:44:10 pm

I wish you the best with this, but I must say that putting your toilets up in the gods is not particularly customer friendly.

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Ian Loftus
2/2/2018 10:50:33 pm

Toilets are only every 1 flight away so better than the current 2 flights, it was our only option (Basement toilets as well)

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Mark Rollins
1/31/2018 03:26:36 pm

Looks great we'll be there.

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Dani Atkinson
1/31/2018 06:16:49 pm

Many great memories but the new site looks amazing, can't wait to visit!

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Tony Hurley
2/1/2018 03:21:59 pm

Can I reserve a table for 5 as and when.

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Trevor Mellor
2/2/2018 06:00:13 pm

That's fantastic news love York looking forward to your new venture

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Sue
2/9/2018 07:01:39 am

Looks fab. When are you moving ? X

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Ian & Ruth Mason
2/9/2018 03:13:06 pm

You're the main reason we travel from Shropshire to stay in York each February - and it looks like the new premises could be even better than Stonegate.
Fantastic - See you Monday week!

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Kevin and Jennifer
2/10/2018 08:29:06 am

We love York and the Trembling Madness for us is exactly what York is about, we always have lunch there whenever we visit, last time we were in York we had a sneaky look at the new place and now we can't wait to see it open. We will miss the original but it looks like you will create the same vibe at the new one, see you soon.

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Gary and Kathy
2/15/2018 08:11:00 pm

Hi Ian,
thanks for your reply today to my letter of concern over the fate of Trembling Madness after hearing about its move during our last visit on Sunday 11th Feb 2018. As devoted fans of your establishment over a number of years and as i stated in my email to your web address for information on Trembling Madness moving, well we at least now know its true. I have to say i`m sorry Bettys Tea Room could`nt extend your lease, why, well thats obviously a matter between you and them. So i can only say, we wish you all the success you deserve in relocating to the new premises, and that you add the insane character of the original Trembling Madness.To us and many more York would`nt be the same without it, it really is a special place. I can see you already have plans for the larger premises, i`m sure it will be as successful, the building on Lendal Street already has its own character to add more too. We look forward to enjoying a night there in December on our return visit and as enthusiastic Camra members, sampling a few craft ales and off course enjoying your amazing stews, in good company at your new venue,
all the best to you,
Gary and Kathy.

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John Chadwick
5/19/2018 08:38:09 am

Sad to hear the move has to happen because someone won't extend your lease. However, this is not always bad news, myself and wife love the current place. The new place will be bigger and better, I'm sure. We heartily look forward to visiting your new venture on our next trip in September.
regards John and Kathy.

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Brett
10/6/2018 08:10:34 pm

Will the chamber and old gallery still be taking reservations via trembling madness?
Last time we stayed you all made us feel so welcome.
Good luck with the new place too, onward and upwards!

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Ian Loftus
10/9/2018 08:15:53 am

Yes we will be open for at least another 15 years, thanks

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MOTTERSHEAD
10/7/2018 12:10:31 pm

Well done in relocating, and like many we agree with what you said about your closure at Stonegate we will miss the old Trembling Madness, we always made time to visit the shop and have an enjoyable meal and off course a few ales. We will look forward to coming and enjoying the new venue for sure in December when we come for our 2 night stay in York, see you soon,
Gary and Kathy.

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Ian Loftus
10/9/2018 08:16:42 am

We have signed a new lease last week so will be open for another 15 years at both sites, cheers

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GARY MOTTERSHEAD
10/9/2018 07:11:16 pm

Hi Ian,
did i just read your message stating you have a new 15 year lease at both your venues including the original Trembling Madness at Stonegate, if so thats fabulous, we look forward to visiting in December,
Gary and Kathy

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Janet Rounding
2/1/2019 01:43:36 pm

Just read your RestorationProject letter mentioning the loss of independent businesses in the first paragraph. Absolutely agree with your comments.

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Movers link
2/19/2019 10:42:46 am

Fantastic tips for what is usually a very stressful time. I’m hoping I don’t have to do it again for a long while!

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