BLACK LION, 42 GALLOWTREE GATE

Mentioned in a deed of 1733 and stood two doors south of the Three Cranes (DE 4179/1/10-58). In 1800, a … More

CRANE – CRANES INN – THREE CRANES, 38 GALLOWTREE GATE

Photo above: Circa 1905 postcard. Boots on right behind van is the former Three Cranes. One of Leicester’s main coaching … More

1726, Holly Bush recorded in recognizance orders. 1794, Edward Chamberlain victualler at the Holly Tree. 1802, the Holly Bush moved … More

Stood near the Three Cranes, mentioned in deeds of Three Cranes Yard, (DE 4179/1/10-58 of 1728), also a Ducks Head … More

Stood opposite the Victoria Arcade in Gallowtree Gate. Recorded in 1587, it had a rear entrance to Fox Lane. The … More

Photo above: Advert claims it was established in 1793. Stood on the South East corner of Humberstone Gate. Originally Bunch … More

1794, 1822, 1830 and 1831 Directories. An apt name for being so close to the river, listed with having piggeries … More

Mentioned in a will in 1823. More than likely the Ship in Soar Lane.

Directories of 1822, 1830 and 1831 list the Malt Shovel in Frog Island.

Listed as above address at the end of the 18th century, also listed as ‘having pig sties’. As a frog … More