Photo above: Granville Hotel circa 1906. Certainly listed in the license justice’s records from circa 1890. Auctions were held here … More
Tag: Welford Place
PRINCE LEOPOLD (THE BIG WINDOW), 22 WELFORD RD
Late 1960s photo (see above) of the Prince Leopold, known to most as the ‘Big Window.’ One of only Three … More
WELFORD PLACE – PLACE – SPANKYS – CLUB HOUSE, 9 WELFORD PLACE
Built in 1875 by architect, Joseph Goddard, who designed Leicester’s Clock Tower, amongst other landmarks. For many years, the building … More
WELFORD TAVERN, WELFORD PLACE
Valentine Harris was eventually successful in obtaining a licence, circa 1864, after a couple of refusals. In November 1866, Harris … More
QUEENS – DOG & GUN – QUEENS HOTEL – GRANVILLE HOTEL, MARKET STREET/WELFORD PLACE
Known as the Dog and Gun circa 1815-1890. Stood on the corner Market Street/Welford Place. Early directories list the address … More