Built c1980 close to the limit of the city boundary hence the name. Opened as a doubles and cocktail bar. … More
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BROADWAY, 263 ABBEY LANE
Photo above was taken in 1988 prior to the alterations that encompassed the adjoining shop in October 1996. A Hardy … More
ROYAL OAK, ABBEY GATE
Only reference is 1815 directory, John Abrahams, victualler.
FULL QUART, ABBEY GATE
The recognisance orders of 1725 names the Full Quart as an alehouse. Directory of 1791 names William Pendleton as victualler … More
ROBIN HOOD, CRICKETERS REST, 3 ABBEY GATE
Photo above: Original Cricketers Rest. c 1900 This pub started life as the Robin Hood before 1818 sometime listed as … More
BLACK HORSE, 64 ABBEY GATE
pic St Leonards Church & Black Horse Abbey Gate (LRO) The first listing of licensees was 1791 when Susannah Thorp … More
ABBEY GATE HOUSE, 36 ABBEY GATE
Stood on the corner of 36 Abbey Gate North West and Bradgate St. North East, trading for many years as … More
BLACK BOY, 35 ALBION STREET
A Black Boy was listed in 1747, Thomas Drake as its victualer, no address is given. (JR). It is known … More
HUSH, ALBION STREET
Photo above: Taken in 2008, Stands opposite The Terrace.
TABASCO JAZ, DECADANCE, THE TERRACE – 3 ALBION STREET
The Tabasco Jaz (photo above) opened in January 1999 at a converted factory. By October 2001, Tabasco Jazz had changed … More