Photo above: 1896 photo commemorating the Prince of Wales’ (future Edward VII) visit to Leicester. The Fox recorded from 1815, … More
Category: Closed Pubs
BOARD, HUMBERSTONE GATE
An old beerhouse, (JR) Has the Board recorded in 1843, run by Frederick Gill and there then followed various licensees … More
GRAPES – BUNCH OF GRAPES – ALLENS, 1 HUMBERSTONE GATE
Stood on the corner of Gallowtree Gate and Humberstone Gate, the centre of Leicester’s retail, fairs and street orators. There … More
FLEECE, HUMBERSTONE GATE
An 1818 commercial directory listed John Cowley as victualler of the Fleece in Humberstone Gate.
HORSESHOE INN, HUMBERSTONE GATE
In deeds of early 1700s, there is a mention of a Horseshoe Inn situated on the north side of Humberstone … More
HORSEFAIR- CASPERS – MISSION – SIMPKINS – GHOST, 4 HORSEFAIR STREET
Photo above: 1970s Horsefair Disco pub. Notice the fashion for ‘flares’? Popular dance club/bar during the 1970’s -80’s called the … More
KEGWORTH ALE & PORTER VAULTS, HORSEFAIR STREET
In 1836, John Byng Junior, brewer of Kegworth, opened his vaults in Granby Street. This was mainly for the wholesale … More
ROYAL HOTEL, HORSEFAIR STREET
Built on the site of the Lion & Dolphin, The facade is listed as circa 1870s, although the rear was … More
RUTLAND HOTEL/INN, HORSEFAIR STREET
It is possible that the Rutland Inn Hotel was the forerunner to the Royal Hotel, although the exact location cannot … More
THREE CROWNS HOTEL, HORSEFAIR STREET/GALLOWTREE GATE
Photo above: Three Crowns. Horsefair Street, the Rifle Volunteer seen next door. One of the major Leicester coaching Inns, built … More