The Woodboy occupied a large site compared with other pubs on this map of 1886. Benjamin Rudkin was landlord as … More
Month: August 2022
GOLDEN FLEECE – ROBIN HOOD – OLD ROBIN HOOD, 7 WOODGATE
John Springthorpe was reported brewing here in 1633, although the first record I can find as the Golden Fleece Woodgate, … More
CRAZY MONKEY, 66 WOODGATE
Photo above: Circa 2011-2012. A short lived bar circa 2010-2015. An ex offie which then reverted to retail grocery. The … More
WIMBLEDON TARGET, WIMBLEDON STREET
There are unconfirmed reports of a beerhouse here circa 1840 but by 1868, William Bentley was landlord of the Wimbledon … More
WILTON ARMS – WILTON ST BREWERY, WILTON STREET
In the 1840s George Butler was registered as brewer. Meanwhile, George Stafford, a brewer from Rutland, was residing in Fleet … More
WILLOW BRIDGE INN, 69 WILLOW BRIDGE STREET
Stood on the corner Willow Bridge Street and Syston Street. Photo above, LCC circa 1960. In August 1867, Edward Hextall … More