First known listing 1832. 1849 Directory gives the Golden Fleece located at 7 Bath Lane on the North East side, … More
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BOAT AND ENGINE – BATH HOTEL, Bath Lane
In the 18th century, the area immediately to the north of West Bridge on the East side of the River … More
THE ALMANACK – TURTLE BAY, Bathhouse Lane
The Almanack is built in the new Highcross shopping centre c2006 in the newly created Bathhouse Lane. The old Grammar … More
WYVERN ARMS, GURKHA CURRY HOUSE Barkby Rd/Kerrysdale Ave.
Photo above: 1951 The Wyvern Arms stands on the corner of Barkby Road and Kerrysdale Avenue. 1991 photo, … More
RED COW, Bakehouse Lane
An 1849 Directory gives a Red Cow in Bakehouse Lane, situated on the corner, coming from Southgate St. Later directories … More
BAKEHOUSE LANE – OLD UNICORN – GOLDEN BALL, 21 Bakehouse Lane/Redcross St.
Photo above: the Golden Ball, which was once the Old Unicorn. Bakehouse Lane was in the heart of the city, … More
SIR HENRY HALFORD’S ARMS, 49 Aylestone St.
Photo above, Dennis Calow collection. Mentioned in 1849 directory, only sketchy references, like Aylestone Street as a whole is now … More
CATTLE MARKET, 53 Aylestone Rd.
Late 19th century photo of the Cattle Market Hotel, later it would be called the New Cattle Market. The naming … More
PEDESTRIAN TAVERN, Aylestone St/Rd.
1864-65, Joseph Bent was recorded running the Pedestrian Tavern. At the Brewster Sessions, petitions were read complaining of the character … More
BEDFORD HOTEL – VICTORY, 21 Aylestone Rd.
Photo of the Bedford Hotel c1900 (Everards) The Bedford gained its full licence in 1846. William Barston, the owner, was … More