Stood on the corner Willow Bridge Street and Syston Street. Photo above, LCC circa 1960. In August 1867, Edward Hextall … More
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EMPEROR NAPOLEON III, 43 WILLOW BRIDGE STREET
The Emperor Napoleon III once stood opposite corner to the Olive Branch Willow Street.Little research as yet on this unusual … More
WHITE COW, 1 WILLOW BRIDGE STREET
Photo above: Woman believed to be Emily Lane, the last landlady before the White Cow closed in 1907. The White … More
ROPEMAKERS ARMS, 23 WILLOW BRIDGE STREET
Originally the area was known for rope making: Ed Browett, a ropemaker, employed over twenty five men at number’s 23-25 … More