Stood opposite side to George III on Wharf and Eldon Street. Most of the info is as a beerhouse from … More
Category: Closed Pubs
JOLLY TAR, 123 WHARF STREET
Photo credit above: M McIntosh. Circa 1866- 1905. ‘Jolly Tar’ was a nickname for sailor or seamen. The earliest directory … More
GENEROUS BRITON, 193 WHARF STREET
Photo above: C1957, photo Tom Bassett – from Laura Evans Collection. c1820 In 1822, T. Woodcock was licensee. In December … More
BEAR & STAFF – BEAR & RAGGED STAFF – WHITE HART, 93 WHARF STREET
The Bear & Staff was advertised for sale in the LJ in August 1839, on the corner of Wharf and … More
GEORGE IV – GEORGE INN, 67 WHARF STREET
Photo above: Circa 1930. Nick Miller Collection. Listed at different times under both names. Stood on corner of Carley Street. … More
RIFLE VOLUNTEER, 47 WHARF STREET
Photo above: Rifle Volunteer circa 1946. Credit: John Zienteck. Stood on the corner of Wharf Street and Wheat Street. The … More
BUTCHERS ARMS, 45 WHARF STREET
The Butchers seemed to be a short lived beerhouse on the corner of Wharf Street and Wheat Street, north side. Although … More
CANTINEER, 35 WHARF STREET
Cantineer Circa 1865. Built on part of the old Wharf St Cricket Ground which opened c1825, sold 1860 and built … More
GLADSTONE HOTEL & VAULTS, GAIETY PALACE of VARIETIES. NEW EMPIRE. ROYAL EMPIRE. 27 WHARF STREET
Built circa 1862 as the Gladstone Hotel & Vaults, it had a six day liquor license. An advert (see below) … More
TOM THUMB – GENERAL TOM THUMB, 21 WHARF STREET
Named after a mythical figure in English folk law, although Circus entertainer P. T. Barnham engaged a dwarf, Charles Stratton, … More