Stood on the corner of Chestnut Street and New Bridge Street, circa 1860-1976.
Originally known as Leicester Lifeboat being eventually shortened to Lifeboat before World War II.
JR records the pub kept by members of the Butler family for around seventy years prior to 1939, then for the next twenty years, Jack and Clarence Whitmore.
Worthington house. c1923
Demolished circa 1976 to make way for the Leicester Infirmary extension. John Coles possibly the last landlord M&B the owners would take the licence to the new Turnstile pub in Walnut St.
Please see comment below from John Seaman re building
Not a view I remember we lived at 69 chestnut st our bedroom was above lols butchers opposite the boat n it was tiled blue n white sadies sewing. Ernie Smith grocer Charlie borman chemist n then his electrical shop n noras cake shop tin baths hanging up out side n toilets at the end of the yard we all moved out of area when everything was flattened in the early 70.s. Most people moved to monsell or lodge or the staff
Thanks Barry for painting a picture of your street, its unfortunate that the photo is nit dated as the facade often was repainted, thanks again
The picture is of the original Lifeboat building. This was replaced in the 1930’s by an entirely new and modern (Art Deco?) pub, with a Public Bar, Lounge, Smoke Room and Jug & Bottle (“the Bob Hole”).
The picture is of of the old Lifeboat which was replaced in the 1930’s by an entirely new pub in I think Art Deco style. There was a Public Bar, Lounge, Smoke Room and Jug & Bottle (“The Bob Hole”.
Thanks John will edit accordingly