The Richmond Arms once brewed its own beer, as in 1873 the brewing vessels were sold off by auction. William Ludlam the owner 1870 and licensee, and Joseph Tailby licensee 1871.. Sarah Allen licensee 1872, Sarah died a year later aged 59. George Howard now licensee the same year.
1873 George Kirkland, the landlord was charged with allowing gambling in his beerhouse, when two men fell out playing bagatelle for ale. Kirkland undertook to have the bagatelle board removed, so the case was withdrawn. May 1874 an Auction was held at the Richmond to sell a beerhouse by the name of the Haunted Castle, Shepshed. Many actions were held here.
A full victulars licence was granted 1878, John Albert Massey vict 1885. He was fined 40/- for ‘furiously driving a horse and cart at Wigston’. in 1990 whilst being drunk. Harriet Massey 1891. Mary Massey was now listed as owner. George Wm Massey also listed as owner 1893. Thomas Salt Brewery was soon to buy the Richmond
Alfred Simpson victular 1893. John Hings 1904. John Fielding Lyner, 1909 he was warned in 1916 as to his future conduct after allowing drunkenness and serving drunk men on the premises.
, Ernest Albert Deacon 1931. 1950 E Springthorpe
King Richard Rd corner Catesby St, Richmond Arms centre.
The new Richmond Arms circa 1973. The redevelopment obliterated much of the old Kings Richards Road area. The pub’s new address was Hinckley Road/Andrews Street. See post here.