In 1877, James Webster was granted a licence to have a piano in his commercial room. At the next sessions … More
Month: August 2020
WATERWORKS TAVERN – FOUNDRY ARMS – CARDIGAN ARMS – LORD CARDIGAN – EARL OF CARDIGAN – BLINKING OWL, 5 FOUNDRY SQUARE
Photo above: Taken circa 1927 shortly after the ‘new façade’ was added. St Marks church in the background. The Waterworks … More
BRAVE MARINE, FOUNDRY SQUARE
Recorded in 1835 when the Brave Marine came up for auction, in the occupation of Richard Jelly. On the 11th … More
MERRY MONARCH, 103 FOSSE ROAD SOUTH
Photo above taken circa 1988. 1960s build flat roofed and box shape. Will this period ever become desirable? Was situated … More
EMPIRE, FOSSE ROAD NORTH
The photo above is from the mid 1950s of the Empire. The land was bought by Isaac Harrison circa 1830s. … More
GREAT NORTHERN CROSSING, FOREST ROAD
The Great Northern Crossing is mentioned in deeds relating to the sale of an off beer wine & spirit licence … More
FLINT ARMS, FLINT STREET
(photo Jack Graves collection) The Flint Arms is first mentioned in a newspaper article of 1879, when the licence changed … More
MAGPIE & STUMP – KEEPER’S LODGE, FLETCHER MALL (BEAUMONT LEYS)
Photo above: Typical Banks out of town design of the 1980s. Sometimes referred to as being on Rutherford Road. Magpie … More
JOINERS ARMS, 27 FLEET STREET
Listed in 1849 Directory. Stood on the corner of Fleet Street (South West) and Alfred Street. 1861 A John Measures … More
CAMBRIDGE ARMS, 52 FLEET STREET
1861 John Deacon listed as licensee, previously 1859 a John Deacon of Fleet St listed as manufacturer. In 1870, the … More