1883, Miles Jordon transferred licence to Francis Miles. 1884, Francis Miles to Elizabeth Smith. (Francis Miles moved to the Dew … More
Category: Closed Pubs
LIME KILN, PAINTER STREET/BELGRAVE GATE
Chris Jinks in his researching deeds came across a pub circa 1854, in Painter Street off Belgrave Gate called for … More
WILLIAM BAKER REFRESHMENT HOUSE, 96 HIGH STREET
Lovely photo of the era L.R.O. William Baker’s Refreshment House would be the central building with the date 1794, over … More
NEVER ON A SUNDAY (WINE BAR), NEW BOND STREET
Although I was aware of a wine bar in this street, being a traditional pub man I never stepped foot … More
BULLS HEAD, 13 OXFORD STREET
First record we have is circa 1815, William Haddon was the victular. John Briggs, circa 1827 – 1846. The Bulls … More
VINE, NORTHGATE STREET
A couple of reference to a Vine Northgate Street. April 1835, “a meeting of The Auxiliary Conservative Society will be … More
PIED BULL, NORTHGATE STREET
Four references to a Pied Bull in Northgate. From LC and LJ April 1832, at the Pied Bull, house of … More
GRANVILLE HOTEL, WELFORD PLACE
Photo above: Granville Hotel circa 1906. Certainly listed in the license justice’s records from circa 1890. Auctions were held here … More
HOTEL INN – RUTLAND ARMS, HORSEFAIR STREET
The original hotel idea was first mooted in 1791, at a meeting in the Three Crowns, when the discussion of … More
LEATHER BOTTLE, CHURCH GATE
The ad posted above appeared in the Leicester Journal in August 1775. This is the only mention of a Leather … More