Feb 1813 a major sale of over 30 Stocking Frames was held at the Old Marquis of Granby which was … More
Category: Closed Pubs
EARL MOIRA’S ARMS, NORTHGATE STREET OR NORTHGATE
Little is known on the Earl Moira. Chris Pyrah has it sometime in 1815 -1870. Not known whether it changed … More
BELVOIR CASTLE, 125 NORTHAMPTON STREET
Seemed to have come about after the 1930 Beer Act. Jan 1833 Edward Glover charged by Moses Pegg with his … More
POINTSMAN, 121 NORTHAMPTON STREET
Named after the nearby railway mens’ trade. Charles Flowers is the earliest known beer house keeper, in the late 1860s. … More
BRIGHTON ARMS, 53 NORTHAMPTON STREET
Completely unrecognisable today. The old Rainbow & Dove can be seen with the Eagle Brewery at the rear. The Brighton … More
SPEAK EASY BAR/LA VIDA – MONO VITA, 3 NORTHHAMPTON STREET
Photo above La Vida café bar & restaurant, opened mid 2012, mainly for gaming and video enthusiasts. Following on from … More
DANNETS HALL TAVERN, NOBLE STREET
The Danett family owned the area from the 15th century upon which stood Danett’s Hall. This was owned by the Watts … More
MASONS ARMS, NICHOLS STREET
Nichols Street/Midland Street ran off Southampton Street, close to the present Phoenix Centre. In 1861, Joseph Manning was listed as … More
THREE KILNS, 69 NICKLAUS ROAD
Built on the Rushey Mead Estate off Melton Road and Troon Way. Now an Indian Food grill.
MAGAZINE (MAGAZINE HOTEL), NEWARKE STREET
Named after the nearby military magazine. Built on the old Roman part of Leicester, the earliest record so far is … More