BUNCH OF GRAPES – GRAPES – ALLENS, 2 GALLOWTREE GATE

Photo above: Advert claims it was established in 1793. Stood on the South East corner of Humberstone Gate. Originally Bunch … More

SWAN & FISH, FROG ISLAND

1794, 1822, 1830 and 1831 Directories. An apt name for being so close to the river, listed with having piggeries … More

Mentioned in a will in 1823. More than likely the Ship in Soar Lane.

Directories of 1822, 1830 and 1831 list the Malt Shovel in Frog Island.

Listed as above address at the end of the 18th century, also listed as ‘having pig sties’. As a frog … More

North East side circa Nov 1831 To be let and entered upon immediately that old established PH known as the … More

There is a reference to Mrs Dann of the Tanners Arms 1832 but no address. The 1835 directory list the … More

In 2009, Andy Wright, well known local music entrepreneur, approached the local council, who were looking to regenerate the area. … More

Photo above: Taken circa 1950s, shows the bridge. A tallow chandler was a candle maker. Stood on the corner of … More

Photo above: Friday Street taken from the West. The Severn Oaks is no. 31 which is unclear in this picture. … More