Recorded as early as 1560. In the 1880s, it became known as Dining and Refreshment Rooms occupied in 1883 by … More
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HARE & PHEASANT, 87 HIGH STREET
Photo above: The Hare & Pheasant, taken by Eric Swift, shortly after its closure to become a Post Office, circa … More
RENOIR, HIGH STREET
1990s café-bar next to the entrance to the new Shires Shopping Centre.
CRUMBLIN’ COOKIE – COOKIE, 68 HIGH STREET
The Crumblin’ Cookie coffee bar became popular circa 2012, being advertised as ‘more than just a coffee bar’, with alcoholic … More
ROEBUCK, 46 HIGH STREET
A Georgian building dating to late 1700s. Known as the ROE-BUCK 1815 Mr Charles Lewis licensee, by 1818 Mary Smith, … More
LION – KINGS ARMS – WATTS & SONS – CHURCHILL – WINSTONS – SPENCERS – BARNABYS – TWENTY ONE – LAMP LIGHTERS – JUMPING JACKS – SPENCER’S – FINCHY’S, HIGH STREET (SWINESMARKET)- Later Entrance on Silver St
The Lion was recorded in 1509. John Barker was tenant of a ‘hospice’ at the sign of the Lion in … More
TABBERER’S WINE VAULTS, W N WALDRAM &Co WINE & SPIRIT VAULTS 99 HIGH STREET
Tabberers listed as no 99 High St in 1890, Haunch of Venison listed 99 High St 1900 Alexander Tabberer, a … More
BLUE BELL/BLEW BELL, HIGHSTREET
Blue Bell or Blew Bell. Recorded in the 17th century as being situated at the top of High Street/Southgates or … More
BELL, HIGH STREET (SWINESMARKET)
Not to be confused with the Bell in Humberstone Gate, this Bell precedes that, but exact location in the Swinesmarket … More
BLACK BOY, HIGH STREET (SWINESMARKET)
Black Boy ( CJ Deeds) 1745.