1794, 1822, 1830 and 1831 Directories. An apt name for being so close to the river, listed with having piggeries … More
Tag: Frog Island Area
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
The 1835 directory listed it as the Tanners Arms. In 1840, it became the Foresters Arms after it was used … More
LOCK 42, 2-4 FROG ISLAND
In 2009, Andy Wright, well known local music entrepreneur, approached the local council, who were looking to regenerate the area. … More
TALLOW CHANDLERS ARMS – CHANDLERS ARMS – MILLSTONE – NORTH BRIDGE INN – NORTH BRIDGE TAVERN, 1 FROG ISLAND
Photo above: Taken circa 1950s, shows the bridge. A tallow chandler was a candle maker. Stood on the corner of … More
FORTUNE OF WAR – EARL MORIAS ARMS – EARL OF STAMFORD – HARE – ROBIN HOOD – ABBEY INN, FROG ISLAND AREA
The Inns below are from a list of 1825 of Inn subscribers to FWK fund. They’re more likely to be … More