Mentioned in deeds as a pub in 1722. After the Queens Head and prior to the Van & Horses … More
Tag: Gallowtree Gate
TOWN ARMS – CINQUE FOIL – ROBIN HOOD, 41 GALLOWTREE GATE
One of the more familiar pictures of the Robin Hood, decorated for King Edward VII’s coronation in 1902. On either … More
THE WHEATSHEAF, 39 GALLOWTREE GATE
Photo above: Architects plan of the Victorian Wheatsheaf. First mentioned in tradesmen token 1670, next recorded 1718, Wheatsheaf with address … More
RED LION, 39 GALLOWTREE GATE
The cellars of the Red Lion exposed during excavation work in the 1990s. This photo taken from the Market side … More
MAGPIE – CROWN & MAGPIE, 27 GALLOWTREE GATE
Recorded as early as 1600 as the Magpie. Seems to have been known as the Crown & Magpie or Magpie … More
ALBION, 21 GALLOWTREE GATE
Photo above, circa 1953, when the Albion was more recognised by the name of Hartopp’s and sometime known as Hartopp’s … More
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 … More
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
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 … More