Photo above shows the demolition of some properties corner Bath Lane c1890. 1829 Abraham Craythorne a baker of High St … More
Month: October 2018
VAUXHALL, Bath Lane
Photo above: Bath Lane can be seen on this map of 1828, after the demise of Vauxhall and the gardens. … More
JUNCTION INN, 4 Bath Lane
Photo above: The Junction rear, no 4 Bath Lane backs on to the river Soar approx (BM.188.47). The boat started to … More
HOLY FRIAR, Bath Lane
October 1838, Edward Kilburn of the Holy Friar beer house, Bath Street (Bath Lane), was fined for opening during Sunday … More
GOLDEN FLEECE, 7 Bath Lane
First known listing 1832. 1849 Directory gives the Golden Fleece located at 7 Bath Lane on the North East side, … More
BOAT AND ENGINE – BATH HOTEL, Bath Lane
In the 18th century, the area immediately to the north of West Bridge on the East side of the River … More
THE ALMANACK – TURTLE BAY, Bathhouse Lane
The Almanack is built in the new Highcross shopping centre c2006 in the newly created Bathhouse Lane. The old Grammar … More
WYVERN ARMS, Barkby Rd/Kerrysdale Ave.
Photo above: 1951 The Wyvern Arms stands on the corner of Barkby Road and Kerrysdale Avenue. 1991 photo, … More
RED COW, Bakehouse Lane
An 1849 Directory gives a Red Cow in Bakehouse Lane, situated on the corner, coming from Southgate St. Later directories … More
BAKEHOUSE LANE – OLD UNICORN – GOLDEN BALL, 21 Bakehouse Lane/Redcross St.
Photo above: the Golden Ball, which was once the Old Unicorn. Bakehouse Lane was in the heart of the city, … More