1726, Holly Bush recorded in recognizance orders. 1794, Edward Chamberlain victualler at the Holly Tree. 1802, the Holly Bush moved … More
Category: Closed Pubs
BUCKS HEAD, 34 GALLOWTREE GATE
Stood near the Three Cranes, mentioned in deeds of Three Cranes Yard, (DE 4179/1/10-58 of 1728), also a Ducks Head … More
WHITE HORSE, 10 GALLOWTREE GATE
Stood opposite the Victoria Arcade in Gallowtree Gate. Recorded in 1587, it had a rear entrance to Fox Lane. The … More
BUNCH OF GRAPES – GRAPES – ALLENS, 2 GALLOWTREE GATE
Photo above: Advert claims it was established in 1793. Stood on the South East corner of Humberstone Gate. Originally Bunch … More
SWAN & FISH, FROG ISLAND
1794, 1822, 1830 and 1831 Directories. An apt name for being so close to the river, listed with having piggeries … More
THE SHIP, FROG ISLAND
Mentioned in a will in 1823. More than likely the Ship in Soar Lane.
MALT SHOVEL, FROG ISLAND
Directories of 1822, 1830 and 1831 list the Malt Shovel in Frog Island.
ADMIRALS, FROG ISLAND/NORTH GATE
Listed as above address at the end of the 18th century, also listed as ‘having pig sties’. As a frog … More
WORLDS END, 37 FROG ISLAND
North East side circa Nov 1831 To be let and entered upon immediately that old established PH known as the … More
TANNERS ARMS – FORESTERS ARMS, OLE MOSES CABIN 17 FROG ISLAND
There is a reference to Mrs Dann of the Tanners Arms 1832 but no address. The 1835 directory list the … More