Photo above: Earl of Stamford Hotel circa 1890, on the right of Bowstring Bridge, with hanging lamps outside. The Crown & Thistle can just be seen between Earl of Stamford Hotel and the bridge.
Listed in a 1822 directory. Edward Bailey licensee since then and its closure over 20 landlords passed through its doors see (JR)s list of licensees
A To Let advert – ‘old licensed public house’ placed by William Stevenson in 1857 records him being the licensee for the previous sixteen years. Brewed its own ale until supplied by Strettons of Derby
. Closed early 1930s.
Building still standing prior to demolition in 1996.
