Next to the Shakespeares Head, the Holly Tree little is known, although a Holly Bush is listed in the 1727 … More
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EAGLE, SOUTHGATE STREE
Most of the reports are from the 1850s, although an Eagle was recorded 1728 – but with no address. In … More
SHAKESPEARE’S HEAD, FAT BUDDHA, SHAKESPEARES HOUSE. 19 SOUTHGATE STREET
I remember sitting opposite the pub on our holiday cases at the Southgate Street bus station, whilst my dad and … More
DUKE OF YORK, 10 SOUTHGATE
Photo above: Is the lady going in, coming out or thinking about it? Maybe she’s attracted to the tea room … More
PEACOCK, SOUTHGATE
A Peacock is recorded as in Redcross Street in a 1500 list of Leicester alehouse. Further records show a Peacock … More
QUEEN VICTORIA – SOUND HOUSE, SOUTHAMPTON STREET
Photo above: 1953 coronation street party, outside the Queen Vic, shows how populated the area was. The houses on right … More
SHIP INN, SOAR LANE
Edward Ward was victualler in 1835 and also brewed his own ale. Listed in 1840 directory with E. W. Spawton … More
JOHN O GAUNT, SOMERSET AVE
Off Abbey Lane, Leicester Stadium Estate. John O Gaunt, (see photo above) circa 1988. Opened in December in 1956 with … More
LAMB, SANVEY GATE/NORTHGATE
A Lamb is recorded in 1726. No address is given, although a Lamb in Sanvey Gate is is quoted in … More
GLOBE, SILVER STREET
Photo above: The Globe was used all through the 19th century for trading of hosiery. Here, in this early 1900s … More