OLD BLUE BOAR, 63-67 SOUTHGATE STREET

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Photo above circa 1906.

After the demolition of the Blue Boar in Blue Boar Lane circa 1835 a new Blue Boar was built further up Southgate Street sometime in 1840, sometime called Blue Boar Hotel, sometimes Old Blue Boar.

1844 John Groves & James Vincent received 6 weeks hard labour for stealing a truss of hay from the Blue Boar.

The pub stood on area of ground which held a large cobbled yard and stables.  One victualler, Thomas Southam, was listed as a Hay and Corn dealer circa 1880.  In 1890, Eli Kitchen was listed as an aerated water manufacturer as well as Corn and Hay dealer, whilst another (Henry Nicholson in 1900), was recorded as a flautist.

‘King Richards Chair’ origin unknown housed in the Blue Boar Southgate St, on demolition moved to Everards Brewery offices,
Blue Boar in Southgate Street circa 1920.
Blue Boar, far left, now isolated with new road and underpass, circa 1969.
Bar and slate, Everards. Sign with Tudor Rose
Start of demolition, circa 1971.
Almost gone, circa 1971. (Jack Greaves Collection).
Another shot of Southgate Street, showing Princess Charlotte foreground right, Blue Boar central with white upper floors.

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