First known listing 1832.
1849 Directory gives the Golden Fleece located at 7 Bath Lane on the North East side, next to Sheens Yard, second from the end of the lane.
In 1854, the Golden Fleece was put up to Let claiming ‘this new licensed house established for 18 years’ taking its opening to c1836.
In July 1837, Robert Barber, who had recently married notorious prostitute Sophia Packwood, was apprehended in the Golden Fleece for causing a disturbance. He was given a reprimand and it was recommended by the court to relieve Leicester of himself and his wife, whom were both only too well known to the police.
September ember 1845, James Staines was granted a license to keep a billiard or bagatelle table at the Golden Fleece. In October 1848 Staines was charged with keeping his house open at five past midnight on a Sunday morning when eleven people were seen coming out. James countered that the police were wrong on three counts, it was Monday not Sunday, eleven was the wrong number of people and thirdly the incorrect intent was charged. The case was adjourned.
April 1846 Retail Brewers Protection Society held their weekly meeting at James Staines Golden Fleece/
James Staines was fined in March 1850 for open illegal hours..