Not until Sarah Sharpe circa 1820 did the pub seem have a name. JR writes that it existed at least … More
Tag: demolished pubs
FREEMASONS ARMS, YORK CASTLE – JOLLY BUTCHER, 45 NORTHGATE STREET
Formally the Freemasons Arms but from circa 1835 ran by John and Elizabeth York – so the inspiration for the … More
CROWN & THISTLE, 29 NORTHGATE
Photo above: Standing almost right next to the Earl of Stamford. A pub since … More
BRIGHTON ARMS, 53 NORTHAMPTON STREET
Completely unrecognisable today. The old Rainbow & Dove can be seen with the Eagle Brewery at the rear. The Brighton … More
MAGAZINE (MAGAZINE HOTEL), NEWARKE STREET
Named after the nearby military magazine. Built on the old Roman part of Leicester, the earliest record so far is … More
MARQUIS OF HASTINGS, 65 NAVIGATION STREET
Owned by the nearby Leicester Gas Co. and operating as early as 1827, as the local newspapers advertised auctions from … More
CRISPIN ARMS, 34 JEWRY WALL STREET
Demolition of part of Jewry Wall Street, circa 1896, to make way for the railway extension. The whole length of … More
ROSE & CROWN, HUMBERSTONE ROAD
Photo above: Rose & Crown, circa 1910, typical Victorian splendour. Not to be confused with the earlier Rose & Crown … More
EARL HOWE ARMS, 88 HUMBERSTONE GATE
photo Earl Howe Arms c1920s with kind permission from the Nick Miller collection c1830 Samuel Frearson was licensee followed by … More
COACH & HORSES, 34 HUMBERSTONE GATE
c1815 licensee was Charles Mallet. Recorded in 1821 as being that old and established public house near the Blue Bell,. … More