Licensee’s of the Burlington. 1869 George Atkinson, 1871 John Wade with Mr Olphin local builder the owner, 1877 William Morgan licensee, July 1878 William Watkins, August 1878 Thomas Scott, Feb 1879 Henry Challingham, Oct 1879 George Clayton, March 1880 Thomas Smith, May 1880 John Woodcock, Feb 1881 Enoch Savage, (late of the Borough Arms, Brunswick St) Oct 1881 Joseph Phillips, 1882 Henry Staples, 1902 George Welbourne (dec)1920 George Edward Welbourne, in November 1937 the then licensee George Wellbourne 35 was charged with permitting his house to be used for the purpose of betting. The Police with a warrant to search the premises found Harry Gamble taking bets having slips relating to 35 bets, plus a payout book, he was charged with using the Burlington for the use of betting. Gamble 65 and landlord Wellbourne were both remanded for 14 days. (Leicester Evening Mail) 1936 John Chapman, c1944 Thomas Monk, 1952 John Chesterton.
Mount Zion
Frequented by mainly West Indian community, never sure if or when its open. (photo Jeremy Corbett)