Photo above, circa 1953, when the Albion was more recognised by the name of Hartopp’s and sometime known as Hartopp’s…
ANGEL, 13 GALLOWTREE GATE
Photo above: Shoring up the Gable end of what’s left of the Angel 1970. This is still visible today from…
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…
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…
HOLLY BUSH – HOLLY TREE EATING HOUSE, GALLOWTREE GATE
1726, Holly Bush recorded in recognizance orders. 1794, Edward Chamberlain victualler at the Holly Tree. 1802, the Holly Bush moved…
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…
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…
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…
SWAN & FISH, FROG ISLAND
1794, 1822, 1830 and 1831 Directories. An apt name for being so close to the river, listed with having piggeries…
THE SHIP, FROG ISLAND
Mentioned in a will in 1823. More than likely the Ship in Soar Lane.