BURLINGTON – MOUNT ZION, GUTHLAXTON STREET

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)

Frequented by mainly West Indian community, never sure if or when its open. (photo Jeremy Corbett)

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