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SPEEDWAY HOTEL – FOSSEWAY, 432 MELTON ROAD

 Originally a private house  that was turned in to a pub prior to World War II by Marstons. I don’t … More

Melton Rd.

MANOR HOTEL – FESTIVAL, 557 MELTON ROAD

1950s pub built on the outskirts of Leicester, at the top end of Melton Road towards Thurmaston.  Changed its name … More

Melton Rd.

TIRANGA, 119 MELTON ROAD

Only a few doors from the Why Not Bar, photo above was taken in 2011.  This cafe bar and restaurant, … More

bars, Melton Rd., restaurant

WHY NOT BAR – MELTON ROAD

Photo above taken in 2012.  In its short opening life it courted trouble.  By September 2012, after only a couple … More

Melton Rd.

FALLOW DEER, MARSTON STREET

See Upper Conduit Street.

Marston St.

JOLLY MILLER, MARLBOROUGH STREET

The map indicates the Jolly Miller with an ‘x’ in Marlborough Street, on the corner of cottage square.  This is … More

Marlborough St.

WOLSEY TAVERN, 6-8 MARKET STREET

In May 1969, Bernie Inns had plans passed for change of use of the premises from retail to restaurant and … More

Market St.

LION & DOLPHIN, MARKET PLACE

18th century establishment.  Operated until circa 1878 when the Royal Hotel was built on the site. 1740s Joseph Goodwin victular. … More

Market Place

WHITE LION, MARKET PLACE

The White Lion can be seen accessible from Market Place or Cank Street.  Development has taken place around it.  The … More

Market Place

QUEENS – DOG & GUN – QUEENS HOTEL – GRANVILLE HOTEL, MARKET STREET/WELFORD PLACE

Known as the Dog and Gun circa 1815-1890.  Stood on the corner Market Street/Welford Place.  Early directories list the address … More

Market St., Welford Place

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