Photo credit above: J. Zienteck
The Gladstone Arms was originally called the Napier when a new licence was granted to John Noble in September 1863. He transferred the licence to John Arnold the following year in April.
Raglan Street was off New Bridge Street, behind the Royal Infirmary.
The Leicester Mercury called it the General Napier in their reporting of the licence, whichever was correct. It didn’t last long as this and soon became the Gladstone Arms.
L.B.M acquired the property from Bates & Bishell who amalgamated to adopt the ‘Eagle’ brand that became L.B.M Brewery trade mark. The LBM empire of pubs acquired by Ansells in 1956.
Looking from Havelock St Gladstone Arms facing on Raglan St
Raglan Street and the Gladstone Arms prior to demolition.
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