MALLARD, HOME FARM WALK

In 1980, plans were submitted to turn two listed unused dwellings into a public house, situated on the old Home … More

KINGS DRAGOON GUARDS, THE BOLD DRAGOON. 22 HILL STREET

1849 Directory reports a Kings Dragoon Guards at 22 Hill Street, stating ‘next to Boys School.’ I have information on … More

1747 William Arnold victular (JR) 1794 Directory. William Arnold, Victular

Dial & Sun was thought to be at the bottom end of Highcross Street. In May 1763, Thomas Lindly, landlord … More

Stood on the corner of Highcross St and Peacock Lane, A Peacock is recorded in 1493 (Records of the Borough … More

A Kings Arms is recorded as being in Highcross Street in 1799, having its own auction room (LJ 27/12/1799). In … More

A Bull & Butcher is recorded in Highcross Street. The Leicester Journal has a case of John Lewis of the … More

Photo above: The Golden Lion, demolished circa 1869, on the corner of Thornton Lane. The Golden Lion sign seen on … More

Photo above: Taken circa 1900, with landlord John Gibson wearing a hat. In the 1901 census, John is living with … More

Next door to the Hat & Beaver at no. 58. The earliest record so far found dates from 1851 when … More