Mentioned in Kelly's Directory of Lincolnshire 1909 :-

"Crawford Edward, Railway tavern"

The Railway Tavern was some distance from the former station and the village was described in Kelly's Directory as "half-a-mile south from Aby station on the East Lincolnshire branch of the Great Northern railway"

DB 31 May 2019

Detail of pub sign on the Main Road

DB 31 May 2019

Former public house now the Anchor House B&B.

Listed in White's Directory 1856 "Anchor, Wm. & Saml. Stephenson" and in 1872 "Anchor, Emanuel Gant 1 East end".

Also in Kelly's Directory 1930 "Lee Horace Dales, Anchor P.H. East st".

DB 21 September 2024

"The Welby Arms, Allington is a popular country pub providing good food, a well managed bar and overnight accommodation"

http://thewelbyarmsallington.com/

It is mentioned in White's History, Gazetteer and Directory of Lincolnshire 1856

"Fowler Wm. vict. Welby Arms"

and in 1872 

"Neale William, farmer, grazier and victualler, Welby Arms"

DB 3 November 2018

The Ingleby Arms is the last remaining public house in Amcotts.

Photo © N Theasby

Public house now converted to residential use.

Reported in Grantham Journal 29 March 2018 :-

"Hopes of saving an empty Ancaster pub have faded after plans have been approved to convert the rest of it into housing.

The Ermine Way pub on Ermine Street has been closed since 2014 and has already been partly converted, leaving just its bar area remaining"

https://www.granthamjournal.co.uk/news/end-of-the-road-for-ancaster-pub-1-8437016/ 

Previously known as the Butchers Arms and listed in Kelly's Directory 1930 "Dennis Thos. H. Butchers' Arms P.H"

DB 9 July 2018

Shown as the "Railway Hotel (P.H.)" on the OS 25 inch map published 1905 and Listed in Kelly's Directory 1930 "Railway (The), Geo. Edwd. Robinson, Ancaster, Grnthm". 

DB 9 July 2018

Listed in Kelly's Directory of Lincolnshire 1919 "Bates John, Robin Hood & Little John P.H"

Also in White's Directory 1856 "Seaton Joseph Thos., gardener and vict., Robin Hood & Little John".

Located on the A15 between Sleaford and Bourne.

DB 8 August 2020

Public house on this site in 1828 called "The Plough". Name changed to "The Royal Oak" in 1870. 

DB 15th February 2018 

The Tally Ho public house stands well outside the village next to the A15 and facing Aswarby Park.

"Public house. c.1700, altered mid C19, for the Whichcote family of Aswarby Park"

https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1147580 

Kelly's Directory of Lincolnshire 1919 has an entry "Nelson John, Tally Ho P.H"

And White's Directory 1856 has "Featherstone Thos. vict. Tally Ho"

DB 8 August 2020

Originally a thatched public house. On Wragby Road.

In 1995 The Angel Inn had a major refurbishment and the name was changed to Bards.

In 2014 after another refurbishment the name was changed again and it is now "The Old Angel Inn".

https://community.lincolnshire.gov.uk/bardneyvillagehistory/section.asp?docId=75987 

DB 14 February 2019

Kelley's Directory of Lincolnshire 1919 lists

Chapman Blanche (Mrs.), Nag's Head P.H.

Easton Geo. Humphrey, Railway hotel

Empson John Henry, Angel inn

Tether Frances (Mrs.), Black Horse P.H

There was also

Turner Betsy Ann (Mrs.), beer retlr

DB 14 February 2019

Former Beer House, Public house and now Sunny's Plaice Fish & Chips.

Name changed to Gypsy Queen in 1994 which closed in 2009.

http://community.lincolnshire.gov.uk/bardneyvillagehistory/section.asp?docId=76033 

DB 2020

Near the centre of the village on Abbey Rooad.

White's Directory 1856 lists 4 public houses :-

Coney John, victualler, Station

Dawson John, victualler, Nag's Head

Gibbons John, vict. Black Horse

Richardson Edwin, vict. Angel

There was also a beerhouse

Knott Wm. 

DB 14 February 2019

Grade II listed C17 public house but with many later additions and alterations.

DB 19 March 2018 

The White Swan is now the only public house however Kelly's Directory of Lincolnshire 1919 mentions two :-

Patman Frederick, White Swan P.H

Foyster Jane (Mrs.), Marquis of Granby P.H

Only the Marquis of Granby is mentioned in the 1885 edition.

Glenn John, Marquis of Granby P.H

The Marquis of Granby was at the corner of Main Street and Casthorpe Road.

DB 12 November 2018

Former Waterside Inn now Waterside House.

Listed in Kelly's Directory 1919 " Waterside inn, Mrs. Phoebe S. Robinson, Waterside rd. Barton-on-Humber" and in White's Directory 1856 "Waterside Inn, Henry Turgoose".

DB 3 April 2022

"Waterside Inn Built 1715. Timetabled stagecoach services to London connected here with Hull and Hessle Ferries"

DB 3 April 2022

"Built in the 17th Century as an Inn"

http://www.bassinghambuglehorn.co.uk/ 

Listed in White's Directory 1856 "Harmston Geo. vict. Bugle Horn".

Also listed were the "Five Bells", a beerhouse called the "Black Swan" and "Hammond John, brewer & maltster".

DB 20 April 2018

"Parts of the pub date back to the late 18th century"

https://fivebellsbassingham.co.uk/ 

Listed in White's Directory 1856 "Rogers John, vict. Five Bells" and in Kelly's Directory 1919 "Clayton William, Five Bells P.H"

DB 10 June 2012

Listed in Kelly's Directory of Lincolnshire 1919 :-

"Addlesee William Hy. Red Lion P.H"

and in White's Directory of 1856 :-

"Baggaley Ann, vict. Red Lion"

About to be demolished with the plot being cleared for housing? 

DB 18 July 2019

Two public houses mentioned in Kelly's Directory of Lincolnshire 1885 :-

Burrows Robert, Pack Horse P.H  

Taylor George, Black Swan P.H

The Black Swan is now a restaurant.

https://http://blackswanbeckingham.co.uk/index.html 

DB 8 October 2018

"Public house. C16, C18 and early C19"

https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1061925

Two public houses mentioned in Kelly's Directory of Lincolnshire 1885 :-

Burrows Robert, Pack Horse P.H  

Taylor George, Black Swan P.H

The Pack Horse closed in 2016 and has now been converted into a private residence.

DB 8 October 2018

Kelley's Directory of Lincolnshire 1876 lists the Blue Bell whose landlord was John Henry Hopkins.

https://www.bluebellbelchford.co.uk 

DB 3 September 2018

"Public house. 1665, in Fen Artisan Mannerist style, altered C19 and C20 ... In the gable a stone plaque inscribed "John Drury 1665""

https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1062015?section=official-list-entry

DB 8 August 2022

The oldest dated house "1665" in the village.

Listed in White's Directory 1856 "East Wm. vict. Red Lion" and in 1872 "East Wm. farmer & vict. Red Lion"

Kelly's Directory 1909 "Thorlby John Edward, Red Lion P.H.; excellent accommodation for commercials & cyclists; full-size billiard table"

Kelly's Directory 1913 "Thorlby John Edward, Red Lion P.H"

Kelly's Directory 1930  "Thorlby John Edward, Red Lion P.H TN Donington 18"

DB 8 August 2022

Former White Horse Inn.

White's Directory 1872 has "Partridge Wm. vict. White Horse Inn"

Kelly's Directory 1913 "Gout Robert, White Horse P.H"

DB 1 September 2022

Former White Swan public house now Swan House.

DB 8 August 2022

Former Crown Hotel now used for residential purposes.

Listed in Kelly's Directory 1919 "Chapman Joseph Edward, Crown hotel, High street"

Also in White's Directory 1856 "Hunt Samuel, vict. Crown"

DB 7 November 2020 

"2 houses with single storey range to south, now public house. Early C18, early C19, 1855, C20"

https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1360118 

Listed in Kelly's Directory 1919 "Handley Lizzie (Mrs.), Fortescue Arms hotel, High street"

Billingborough had five public houses listed in White's Directory 1856:-

Barrand Wm. vict. New Inn

Hunt Samuel, vict. Crown

Jackson Sarah, vic.George & Dragon

Mansfield John, regr. & vict. Grapes

Smith Eliz. vict. Fortescue Arms 

There were also two beer houses.

DB 7 November 2020 

Tribute to Victoria & Albert.

Earl Fortescue was lord of the manor, but the Crown purchased his estate 1855. 

DB 7 November 2020 

The former Butchers Arms in Bridge Street closed in 1970.

Mark Acton, 2018

A lamp over the front door recalling ownership by Halls of Ely brewery.

Mark Acton, 2018

This former pub, closed in 1956, belonged to Soulby, Sons & Winch brewery.

Mark Acton, 2018

Former Golden Cross public house.

Listed in Kelly's Directory of Lincolnshire 1919 "Singleton Philip, Golden Cross P.H"

DB 25 June 2020

Listed in Kelly's Directory of Lincolnshire 1909 "Taylor Robert, Ship inn"

Two public houses listed in White's Directory 1856 "Bones James, vict. Cross Keys" & "Stringer Wm. vict. Golden Cross" also a brewer "Johnson Wm. brewer" and four beerhouses. 

Ship Inn closed along with all other public houses, when this picture was taken, because of the COVID-19 pandemic.

DB 13 June 2020

The Inscription states

"MARQUIS OF GRANBY

BUILT 1695

RESTORED 1999" 

Kelly's Directory of Lincolnshire 1919 lists two public houses in Binbrook :-

Fearnley Henry, Plough inn 

Meanwell Elizabeth P. (Mrs.), Marquess of Granby inn 

The Marquess of Granby is now a private house. 

DB 10 October 2018

Kelly's Directory of Lincolnshire 1885 lists two public houses in Binbrook :-

Buttery William, Marquis of Granby P.H. & brewer

Chapman Hy. Plough P.H. & blacksmith

the same two public houses are again listed in 1919 :-

Fearnley Henry, Plough inn 

Meanwell Elizabeth P. (Mrs.), Marquess of Granby inn 

The Marquess of Granby is now a private house. 

DB 10 October 2018

Listed in White's Directory of Lincolnshire 1856 :-

"Smithson Chas. vict. Black Horse"

and in Kelly's Directory 1919 :-

"Leaning Charles, Black Horse inn"

DB 28 January 2020

Listed in White's Directory of Lincolnshire 1856 :-

"Champion Jane, vict., White Hart"

and in Kelly's Directory 1919 :-

"Andrews Frederick, White Hart P.H" 

Recently on sale with offers requested in the region of £195,000.

DB 28 January 2020

Listed in White's Directory 1872 "Sharp Thomas, victualler, Axe and Cleaver, West st" and in Kelly's Directory 1919 "Axe & Cleaver, Fredk. Singleton, 12 & 14 West st. Bostn"

DB 1 May 2019

Boston Mosque & Islamic Centre formerly a public house "King William IV".

Listed in White's Directory 1872 as a beerhouse "Sykes Samuel, 27 Horncastle road".

Viewed across the Maud Foster Drain. 

DB 5 May 2020.

Listed in White's Directory 1872 "Coach & Horses, George Gunnis, 86 Mainridge" and in Kelly's Directory 1913 "Coach & Horses, James T. Elsom, 86 Main ridge, Boston"

DB 5 May 2022

Site of the Crown & Anchor Tavern and home of George Bass :-

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/George_Bass  

A plaque at the site reads :- 

"THE SITE OF THE CROWN & ANCHOR TAVERN, POSSIBLY KNOWN AS THE ROPE & ANCHOR TAVERN, WAS THE HOME OF GEORGE BASS, SURGEON AND NAVIGATOR (1771-1803) WHO DISCOVERED BASS STRAIT AND PLAYED A SIGNIFICANT PART IN THE HISTORY OF TASMANIA AND VICTORIA, AUSTRALIA" 

DB 5 June 2019

The plaque beneath reads :-

"THE SITE OF THE CROWN & ANCHOR TAVERN, POSSIBLY KNOWN AS THE ROPE & ANCHOR TAVERN, WAS THE HOME OF GEORGE BASS, SURGEON AND NAVIGATOR (1771-1803) WHO DISCOVERED BASS STRAIT AND PLAYED A SIGNIFICANT PART IN THE HISTORY OF TASMANIA AND VICTORIA, AUSTRALIA"

George Bass attended school in Boston and later trained in medicine at the local hospital. 

DB 5 June 2019

Duke of York, Lincoln Lane pictured prior to demolition.

Listed in Kelly's Directory 1937 as a beer retailer only "Duke of York, Wm Barker, 47 Lincoln la. Boston".

DB 21 May 2019 

"the inn is recorded in the renewal list of licenses in 1784"

https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1388877 

DB 1 May 2019

Detail of pub sign.

DB 1 May 2019 

Located near Boston railway station which is described in Kelly's Directory 1885 as "a first-class station on the Great Northern railway, and the junction of the lines to Grantham, Grimsby, Hull, Lincoln, London and Sleaford". 

The pub is listed in Kelly's Directory 1885 "Locking George, Great Northern Railway hotel, Station st" and in 1913 " Great Northern, Henry Smith, Station street, Boston" 

DB 21 May 2019

No. 71 West Street listed as a beerhouse in White's Directory 1872 "Day William, beer house, 71 West street" and as a beer retailer in Kelly's Directory 1913 "Wingate Walter William, beer retailer, 71 West street".

DB 31 March 2022

"Public house. c1820"

"this inn first appeared in the license list in 1825, and was probably built to serve the barges using the Maud Foster drain"

https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1388908 

DB 1 May 2019 

Listed in White's Directory 1872 "Stennett John, victualler, Little Peacock, Wormgate" and in Kelly's Directory 1913 "Little Peacock, John Henry Slater, 55 Wormgate, Boston"

DB 31 March 2022

"Public house, Mid C18, altered C20"

https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1388994 

DB 1 May 2019 

Advert appearing in Kelly's Directory of Lincolnshire 1913.

Hotel unfortunately demolished in the 1970's.

" Mid C18, altered C19"

https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1389054 

Listed in White's Directory of Lincolnshire 1856 :-

"Red Cow, Wm. Horrey, Wide Bargt" 

DB 21 May 2019 

"Attached to the right is a low brick wall with cast-iron gate pier, and matching gate pier opposite. These bear the 3 crowns of Boston town"

https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1389054?section=official-list-entry 

DB 9 April 2022 

"Public house. Mid C18, altered C20 ...

the Robin Hood is known to have operated as an inn since 1784"

https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1388889 

5 June 2019

"Public house. C18, altered early C19 ...

site of John Foxe's birthplace"

https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1388952 

Former public house, listed as Martha's Vineyard, but signage is now for The Stump & Candle.

DB 1 May 2019

Blue plaque on the wall of the former Rum Puncheon public house.

"HERE STOOD THE BIRTHPLACE OF JOHN FOXE THE MARTYROLOGIST 1516 -1587"

"John Foxe (1516/17 – 18 April 1587) was an English historian and martyrologist, the author of Actes and Monuments (popularly known as Foxe's Book of Martyrs), an account of Christian martyrs throughout Western history, but emphasizing the sufferings of English Protestants and proto-Protestants from the 14th century through the reign of Mary I.

Widely owned and read by English Puritans, the book helped to mould British popular opinion about the Catholic Church for several centuries"

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/John_Foxe 

DB 1 May 2019

"The Ship Tavern dated to the early C19, and is known to have been a public house since that time. It stands on one of the narrow lanes leading to Boston's historic waterfront, within part of the site of the town's medieval Dominican Friary ...

The building retains much external detailing consistent with a late C18 or early C19 date and evidence of its original interior layout prior to more recent amalgamation of its separate ground floor bars"

https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1388855?section=official-list-entry  

DB 9 April 2022

"Public house. Early C19. Gault brick with tiled roof and rebuilt parapet"

https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1388934?section=official-list-entry 

There is an entry in Kelly's Directory 1930 " RYSDALE C. W. & CO. (A. C. Rysdale), wine & spirit merchants, 23 Market place & Still lane ; No. 10 Bonded warehouse, Grant's lane. T N 200. See Advt. Index". 

DB 14 April 2022

Stated "CIRCA 1870" on the outside of the building and is listed in Kelly's Directory of Lincolnshire 1889 :-

"Selby Joseph, Unicorn P.H. Tattershall road"

DB 6 November 2019

Advert appearing in Kelly's Directory of Lincolnshire 1913.

The hotel's website has an interesting history :-

"The earliest record of an inn here is of The Unicorn, which thrived in the late 1700s at a time of huge economic boom for the sea-port town.

A subsequent remodelling of the town centre, including the construction of a replacement bridge over the River Witham, prompted the rebuilding of The Unicorn and its renaming as The White Hart in 1804"

https://www.whitehartboston.com/the-hotel/history/ 

"Hotel. Mid C18, altered and extended early C19, with further mid C19 alterations. The wing at right-angles to the river was added after 1807 and the construction of the new town bridge"

https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1388903?section=official-list-entry 

DB 14 April 2022 

"Early C19, altered later C19 ... the inn was recorded as first licensed in 1765, presumably an earlier building on this site, and would date from the construction of the nearby Grand Sluice"

https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1389077

DB 6 November 2019

"Public house. Late C18, altered C19 and C20"

https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1389089?section=official-list-entry 

Listed in White's Directory 1872 "Wormgate lnn, E. Guy, 8 Wormgate"

Tower of Boston Stump visible in the background. 

DB 31 March 2022

"On site of earlier hotel, but a complete 'Tudor' rebuild of circa 1860"

https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1241951 

DB 8 July 2019

A much altered building, with modern Tudor style windows and coach arch.

Listed by English Heritage as the birthplace of William Cecil, chief advisor to Elizabeth 1st.

Frank Robinson, September 2011

"Mid C19 front elevation in stucco and roughcast may conceal C18 origin"

https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1273002 

There is a reference in Kelly's Directory of Lincolnshire 1905 "Chadwick James Albert, brewers' traveller, Crown hotel"

Now Scrivens Opticians.

DB 20 August 2020

"Late C18 or early C19"

https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1243326 

The Rutland & Stamford Mercury reports, 31 December 2019, that "Plans to turn the Golden Lion Public House in Bourne into a private property have been received by South Kesteven District Council"

DB 8 July 2019

"Early C18. L-shaped"

https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1241959 

DB 8 July 2019

Inns & Taverns listed in White's Directory of Lincolnshire 1856 were :-

Angel Hotel, (posting.) Hy. Bott

Anchor, Ann Carter

Bull Hotel, (posting,) Edward Eldret

Crown, John Gibson, and hay dlr

Crown, John Makings

Golden Lion, John Bray

Horse and Groom, Wm. Pearce

Marquis of Granby, Chas. Brand

Mason's Arms, Fdk. Geo. Palmer

Nag's Head, Edward Banton

Red Lion, Edward Howett

Six Bells, Thomas Pearce

Windmill, Wm. Banks

DB 8 July 2019

Listed in White's Directory of Lincolnshire 1856 "Red Lion, Edward Howett"

Kelly's Directory 1885 states "MARKET DEEPING & PETERBOROUGH - The Eastern Counties Railway goods van, John Scotney, leaves 'Red Lion,' Bourn, about 2 p.m. on thurs. & 7 p.m. on sat. in summer & 2 p.m. in winter, returning same day. Goods are received at the 'Red Lion'.

and "Horner Edward, Red Lion P.H. South st"

DB 20 August 2020

Listed in Kelly's Directory of Lincolnshire 1937 :-

"Blacksmiths' Arms P.H. (Wltr. Beet)"

Not listed in the earlier 1919 Directory. 

DB 20 February 2019 

Listed in Kelly's Directory of Lincolnshire 1919 :-

"Sewell Walter Ronald, John Bull P.H"

and in the 1885 Directory

"Drewery George, John Bull P.H"

Name changed to "The Bull" in recent years. 

DB 20 February 2019 

"Former Medical Superintendents House, recently used as offices. 1902 by A. E. Gough. In the Italianate style"

"Built as part of St John's Hospital"

https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1360602 

Now The Homestead pub/restaurant. 

DB 20 February 2019

Former public house now closed.

Listed in Kelly's Directory of Lincolnshire 1919 :-

"Brewer Robt. Thos. Plough P.H. Fen"

DB 20 March 2019 

A second view of the former Public House.

DB 20 March 2019 

Kelly's Directory of Lincolnshire 1876 lists two public houses in Brant Broughton. The Generous Britain and Red Lion which was further along High Street to the south.

DB 2 July 2018

Brigg Heritage Centre is situated on the first floor of The Angel, a former 17th Century coaching inn"

https://www.visitnorthlincolnshire.com/item/brigg-heritage-centre/

White's Directory 1856 has "Angel Inn, Thos. Dawson" and in 1872 "Angel Hotel, J ames B. Kirkbam, 26 Market place". 

Listed in Kelly's Directory 1930 "Angel, Angel Hotel Co. Ltd. (E. A. Gresham, mngr.), Market pl" 

DB 10 December 2023

The Angel Hotel stands on the south side of the Market Place.

The enclosed courtyard to the east of the hotel was once the passage giving access to stables in the yard at the rear.

postcard by Kinsway, 1933

White's Directory 1856 has "Black Bull, John Gibson" and in 1872 "Black Bull, Mrs H. Gibson, 3 Wrawby street".

Listed in Kelly's Directory 1885 "Gibson Harriet (Mrs.), Black Bull P.H. 3 Wrawby street" and in 1919 "Jeffrey Blanche (Mrs.), Black Bull P.H. Wrawby street".

DB 16 December 2018

Listed in Kelly's Directory 1896 "Britannia inn, Robert Hill, Wrawby street, Brigg" and in 1930 "Britannia inn, J. Percy Goates, Wrawby st. Brigg"

DB 10 December 2023

The only public house in Britain to be called "Dying Gladiator".

"Mid C18"

https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1083157 

Listed in White's Directory 1856 "Gladiator, Hy. and Thos. Clark" and in 1872 "Gladiator, Henry & Thomas Clarke, 49 Bigby street".

DB 16 December 2018

"Plain attached columns to doorway with realistic sculpture of dying gladiator on entablature"

https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1083157 

DB 16 December 2018

"The Exchange Club ... Mid C18 and later. Yellow and red brick. The 2 houses form a slightly irregular unit joining in a symmetrical gable end projecting to the roadway with a large stepped gable"

https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1083154?section=official-list-entry 

Once a lawyers house, in 1862 a girls school, after 1910 a social club "The Exchange" and now a hotel. 

https://www.theexchangebrigg.co.uk/about 

Kelly's Directory 1930 has "The Corn Exchange was erected in 1850 by a joint stock company, but is now used as a cinema. The Exchange Club, established 1866, has premises in Bigby street. There is a news and reading room"

DB 10 December 2023

White's Directory 1856 has " White Hart, .A. M. & E. Sergeant and Co." and in 1872 "White Hart, George Carr, Bridge st".

Listed in Kelly's Directory 1930 "White Hart inn, Jas. Raynham, Bridge st. Brigg"

Now a venue for hire "A unique luxury waterfront celebration venue, The White Hart Pub has been restored and converted into an exclusive self-catering venue for you to hire"

https://www.briggwhitehart.co.uk/ 

"White Hart Public House ... Mid C18. 2 storeys in painted roughcast with pantile roof with stone coped gable ends and 2 brick stacks"

https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1346780?section=official-list-entry 

DB 10 December 2023

Part of an early C18 range of 3 storeys.

https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1346778?section=official-list-entry 

DB 10 December 2023

"It was built as a railway hotel but the railway was never built"

https:////www.bateman.co.uk/locations/five-bells/  

The church tower originally housed five bells hence the pub's name. A Sixth bell added to the tower in 1923!

DB 9 June 2018

On the edge of Little Bytham village but is actually a few yards south of the parish boundary. 

Next to the former Little Bytham Railway Station.

Listed in Kelly's Directory of Lincolnshire 1919 :-

"Medwell Eliza (Mrs.), Willoughby Arms P.H. & butcher"

DB 27 April 2019

Kelly's Directory of Lincolnshire 1876 mentions the White Hart whose landlord at that time was Joseph Hutchinson.

DB 13 June 2018

"Public house. C17, raised and altered mid C19"

https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1165805 

This building was previously known as the Three Tuns. 

White's Directory of Lincolnshire 1856 lists two public houses in the village :-

Doly Edmund, vict. Three Tuns

Wade Caroline, vict. Castle 

Also

Wing John, mason and beerhouse

Woods Joseph, beerhouse

When the Castle Inn, which was next to the site of the castle, burnt down in 1976 the Three Tuns was renamed.

https://www.britainexpress.com/attractions.htm?attraction=2617 

DB 6 April 2019

Not mentioned in Kelly's Directory of Lincolnshire 1937 so presumably of more recent origin.

DB 6 April 2019

Former beer house shown on the 25 inch OS Map published 1888.

Mentioned in Kelly's Directory of Lincolnshire 1937 :-

"New Inn (Mrs. Annie S. Wing)" 

Now a private house. 

DB 6 April 2019

"Public House, formerly house, 1650 with C19 and C20 additions and alterations"

https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1062400

DB 25 April 2018

"Inscribed stone plaque with initials TC and dated 1650"

https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1062400 

DB 19 December 2020

"Public House, circa 1800"

https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1062398

DB 25 April 2018

The present Vine Hotel is a rebuild of 1936-7 by Thomas Smith & Sons of Mansfield. It replaced an early C19 pub with a dubious reputation.

Undated postcard by Raphael Tuck. 

Listed in Kelly's Directory of Lincolnshire 1909 "Benton Benjamin, Crown P.H".

Now the Crown Lodge & Restaurant.

DB 21 September 2020

Kelly's Directory of Lincolnshire 1919 reports the Landlady as being

"Revill Rose H. (Mrs.), Five Bells P.H"

There was also a beer retailer in the village.

A second public house is mentioned in 1876 called the "Pack Horse". At that time William Streets was landlord of the Five Bells. 

DB 24 September 2018

Former public house now a private house.

"Early C19, chequered cream and red brick and pantile roof with gable stacks"

https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1062913 

DB 24 September 2018

The Cliff Hotel before extensions.

The entrance to the Pier gardens is clear.

undated postcard

This broad thoroughfare links Cleethorpes with neighbouring Grimsby.

postcard, 1913

"The  Bell Inn was also first opened as a beershop around the middle of the 19th century and occupied just one small cottage at the western end of its present premises.

The Bell also went on to obtain a full licence and, during the twentieth century, extended into two adjoining cottages"

http://parishes.lincolnshire.gov.uk/Coleby/section.asp?docId=57824

Renamed "The Bell at Coleby" in 2011.

DB 9 May 2018

"The first licensee of the Tempest Arms was farmer Samuel Auckland who opened up a beershop around 1840 and brewed his own beer on the premises.

Originally known as "The Board", the beerhouse eventually became a licensed inn called "The Brewers Arms".

However, in 1888, it was renamed "The Tempest Arms" in deference to the Tempest family, owners of the Coleby Estate"

http://parishes.lincolnshire.gov.uk/Coleby/section.asp?docId=57824 

White's Directory 1856 has "Auckland Saml. grocer & brewer" and Kelly's Directory 1919 & 1930 has "Humberston Wm. Tempest Arms P.H"

DB 9 May 2018

Named in honour of the Tempest family owners of Coleby Hall.

DB 1 December 2020

"A visitor from but fifty years ago would find the village much changed. The seven pubs are reduced to one, (the White Lion)"

http://www.villagearchivegroup.com/colsterworth.php 

DB 17 May 2018

Listed in Kelly's Directory of Lincolnshire 1930 "Pawley David, beer retlr. Black Swan"

DB 5 April 2018

Among the commercial residents Kelly's Directory of Lincolnshire 1876 lists Thomas Kerman "Castle inn, butcher & grocer" 

And in 1930 "Castle Hotel (Harold W. Bullock). T N Woodhall Spa 49X5"

DB 5 April 2018 

For sale when this image was taken.

The agents website subsequently stated "This appealing traditional style Lincolnshire freehouse trading evenings only has been sold to a first time pub buyer. 

The Horse & Jockey is located close to RAF Coningsby and offers great potential to introduce food and increase the opening hours of the business.

The property benefited from main bar servers and a pool room with darts throw in all capable of accommodating 32 seated customers"

DB 7 May 2019

"Public house and inn. C16 hall with C17 parlour block and early C18 additions to former lower end, with extensive C19 and C20 alterations"

https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1215286 

"The Lea Gate Inn dates back to 1542 making it the oldest licensed premises in the county"

https://www.the-leagate-inn.co.uk/en-GB 

DB 1 May 2019

Local signage states :-

"The sign on the outside of the Inn was painted by Mr. George Boden A.R.A. of Lincoln.

It portrays an old fashioned highwayman replete with black mask and pistol jumping a five barred gate, while in the distance can be seen the low lying fens with a highwayman hanging on a gibbet"

DB 7 May 2019

"Public house. Early C19"

https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1215657 

Former White Swan public house at the junction of Dogdyke Road and Old Boston Road.

Listed in Kelly's Directory of Lincolnshire 1919 "Wilkinson Fredk. White Swan P.H" and in 1930 "Martin Byron, White Swan P.H. T N Woodhall Spa 49Y4"

Also a reference in White's Directory 1856 "Swan, John Lupton, brewer"

DB 23 August 2020

"Public house. Mid C18, altered early C19, minor C20 alterations"

https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1288182 

DB 5 April 2018 

"Former public house, now farmhouse and barn. Early C18 with C19 and C20 alterations"

https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1165985 

Inscription under the gable facing Church Street reading "The Black Bull" - a second similar inscription round the corner.

Listed in White's Directory of Lincolnshire 1856 :-

"Black Bull, Henry Adcock" 

DB 27 June 2018

"Public. house. C17 with C19 alterations"

https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1062817 

White's Directory of Lincolnshire 1856 lists 7 Inns & Taverns :-

Listed in Kelly's Directory of Lincolnshire 1919 :-

"Wilkinson Ann C. (Mrs.), Woodhouse Arms P.H"

DB 9 September 2017

The Plough closed around 2014 and has now been converted into housing.

Undated postcard by Raphael Tuck 

The Cross Keys was situated in Crowle Market Place. Of C18 origins, it was rebuilt by Nathaniel Brunyee in 1832 from brown brick in Flemish bond. The building is Grade II listed.

The Cross Keys was part of the Fox & Sons Brewery estate before being taken over by Barnsley Brewery. It closed as a pub in 1999 and was converted into offices.

"Public house. Early C19, with C20 alterations"

https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1308513 

White's Directory of Lincolnshire 1856 has an entry "Lane Fras. vict., Welby Arms" also for a second public house "Geeson Wm. blacksmith, wheelwgt., and vict., Silver Lion"

DB 22 June 2020

The Red Lion claims to be 400 years old and has beamed low ceilings. It is known to have been in use as a pub since 1677 when the landlord was charged at Sleaford Quarter Sessions with allowing several persons to drink on the Lord’s day. The building was extended when the Louth to Newark coaching route used it as a stopping place. See:

https://heritage-explorer.lincolnshire.gov.uk/Monument/MLI98294

Jean Howard 2 August 2024

Listed in Kelly's Directory 1913 "Packet inn, Thomas Barnard, Dogdyke, Lincoln"

On the east bank of the River Witham so actually in the parish of Coningsby. 

DB 21 January 2022

"Public house and shop. Mid C17, late C17, refronted and extended C18, altered C19, C20."

https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/map-search 

Listed in Kelly's Directory 1930 "Black Bull Hotel (Geo. Lambert)" and in White's Directory 1856 "Black Bull, John Pearson".

DB 10 August 2024 

"Hotel and Assembly Room. C17, refronted and raised c.1800, altered late C19 and C20."

https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1064452?section=official-list-entry 

Inns & taverns listed in White's Directory 1856 were :-

Black Bull, John Pearson

Black Swan, Simpson West

Bottle & Glass, Matthew Hague

Peacock, Jph. Thorlby

Red Cow Inn, G. Chambers White

Rose & Crown, Mary Parker

Sloop, John Richardson

DB 10 August 2024

White's Directory 1856 lists "Tindall John, vict. Pack Horse" and "Pickworth Joseph, beerhouse"

However there is an entry in Kelly's Directory of Lincolnshire 1919 "Elkington Rt. Musicians' Arms P.H".

The 25 inch OS map published 1888 shows the Musicians Arms at this location but the building pictured appears to be considerably more recent.

DB 23 February 2019

Detail of the pubs signboard.

DB 8 June 2020

Kelley's Directory of Lincolnshire 1876 lists the Wheatsheaf with William Webster as its landlord.

White's Directory of 1856 states "Roberts Wm. vict. Wheat Sheaf"

DB 5 September 2018

White Horse Inn viewed from the opposite bank of the River Witham at Southrey.

Kelly's Directory of Lincolnshire 1919 states :-

"Amos Cornelius, White Horse P.H. Southrey Ferry (letters through Southrey, Lincoln)"

The White Horse Inn was directly linked to Southrey by a ferry at this point.

http://community.lincolnshire.gov.uk/southreyvillagehistory/section.asp?docId=106714  

DB 20 March 2019

Former public house. 

Kelly's Directory of Lincolnshire 1876 lists three public houses in Dunston :-

John Richardson, Butchers Arms

Robinson & Bailey, Red Lion & farmers

Martin Quincy, Ferry Inn

DB 25 June 2018

"Set within the fabric of a 17th century cottage, the pub represents a local landmark in this part of the village.

Finished in coursed limestone rubble with natural clay pantile roofing, this building displays some of the best architectural attributes common to traditional buildings in Dunston.

Of particular note are the small dormer windows, which sit in the roof-slope, rather than dominate the building, the mullioned windows on the lower façade, and the central gabled porch with its traditional timber door"

https://www.n-kesteven.gov.uk/EasySiteWeb/GatewayLink.aspx?alId=14699 

DB 25 June 2018

Previously known as the Crown Inn.

Listed in Kelly's Directory of Lincolnshire 1919 "Reed Walter, Crown inn" and in White's Directory 1856 "Crown, John Makings".

DB 20 August 2020

Kelly's Directory of Lincolnshire states that William Willerton was landlord in 1876.

No other public houses listed but William Hebblewhite was a beer retailer. 

DB 30 July 2018

Kelly's Directory of Lincolnshire 1876 lists Joseph Elmhirst, Cross Roads Inn among the commercial residents of East Barkwith.

DB 7 March 2018

Former House Inn which was listed in Kelly's Directory of Lincolnshire 1919 :-

"Bellamy James, House inn"

Also mentioned in White's Directory 1856 :-

"Hoodless Malaliel, grocer and vict. Ferry House Inn"

It was near here that the ferry boats, which crossed the River Trent from Owston Ferry, used to land.

DB 18 June 2019 

Listed in White's Directory of Lincolnshire 1856 :-

"Robinson George, vict. Dog and Gun"

A second public house also listed in the village :-

"Storm Wm. vict. Odd Fellows Arms"

DB 18 June 2019

Listed as the Lion in White's Directory of Lincolnshire 1856

"Ashton John, vict., Lion"

but as the Red Lion in Kelly's Directory of Lincolnshire 1919

"Hooton Harry, Red Lion P.H"

Particularly associated with 57 & 630 squadrons whose Lancasters flew from nearby RAF East Kirkby.

DB 22 June 2019

This seems to be a modern building, presumably a rebuild, as the name appears in Kelly's Directory of Lincolnshire 1885.

"Maw John Whittaker, Ferry House inn & ferryman"

Ferry was across the River Trent to West Stockwith and is shown on older Ordnance Survey maps together with a landing stage and a public house at the Lincolnshire end.

DB 29 December 2018

Looking north at the junction of the Fodder Dyke and the Spilsby Road (about a quarter of a mile west of the railway station).

The Wheatsheaf pub is to the left of the photograph.

Postcard, 1930s

The King's Head was located on Church Street. 

White's Directory of Lincolnshire 1856 lists 6 inns & taverns :-

Half Moon, Eliz. Richardson

King's Head, George Hill (and horse letter)

Queen's Head, ( coml.) Cecil Wray

Red Lion Inn, Chas. Limon

Royal Oak, John Everatt

White Bear, James Leggott

Additionally there were also 3 beerhouses. 

DB 9 August 2019

"Mid C18 with later alterations, including widening and resetting openings, stuccoeing to main range; later C18 - C19 ranges to right"

https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1346701 

DB 9 August 2019

Detail of signboard outside the Red Lion Inn.

DB 9 August 2019

Now "The Finch Hatton" Country House Hotel & Restaurant.

Kelly's Directory 1930 has a listing "Pattinson Saml. Harmston, Finch-Hatton Arms. P.H".

No mention of the Finch Hatton Arms in White's Directory 1872 but there was reference to "Money William, farmer, tea. dealer and victualler, Angel" and "Wilson John, butcher and beer retailer".

An earlier refernce to the Angel is in White's Directory 1856 "Harmston Mary, vict., Angel.

DB 26 April 2021

Recorded in White's Directory of Lincolnshire 1856 "Woolhouse Jos. vict., Brownlow Arms".

And in 1872 "Woolhouse Mrs Harriet, farmer and victualler, Brownlow Arms"

And in 1930 Kelly's Directory has "Phillipson Wm. Brownlow Arms P.H" 

Following closure as a public house the Brownlow Arms became an antiques centre but now seems to be a private house. 

DB 2020

Coach & Horses not specifically mentioned in Kelly's Directory 1930 but there was a beer retailer "Croft Herbert, beer retailer" and the two may have been one and the same?

DB 2020

John Benson listed as the landlord in Kelly's Directory of Lincolnshire 1876.

Being offered for sale by Mundys Estate Agents "£250,000 Freehold Property & Business".

DB 19 June 2018

Former Jolly Sailor Inn now a private house.

Listed in White's Directory of Lincolnshire 1856 "Goodacre Edw, vict. Jolly Sailors"

and in Kelly's Directory 1919 "Parker Hy. Jolly Sailor P.H."

Coastguard Station background left. 

DB 6 March 2020

"2 cottages, now public house. Late C18"

https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1360114 

Not one of the inns or taverns recorded in White's Directory of Lincolnshire 1856 :-

"Five Bells, Thomas Barker

Green Man, Charles Stennett

Greyhound, Wm. Mullett, wine and spirit merchant

Red Lion, John Harmston, and wheelwright"

DB 23 June 2020

The Greyhound in Folkingham was once a well known coaching inn on the Lincoln to London road, about 8 miles south of Sleaford (TF 072337).

The imposing red brick frontage was built in the 18th century and an Assize Court and Assembly Room were included in the building.

The Greyhound is now converted into apartments.

Frank Robinson, 2010

"The Ship Inn was refurbished, extended and reopened in 2024 and serves pub food and has seven bedrooms"

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fosdyke 

No mention of the Ship Inn in Kelly's Directory 1930 but it does list :-

Canty Geo. M. beer retlr. Bridge

Capps Jsph. New inn, Bridge

Simpson Jn. Wm. beer retlr. Bridge. TN 5 

DB 17 October 2024

Former public house now "The Black Horse Cottages".

Kelly's Directory of Lincolnshire 1919 has an entry "Kemm Samuel, Black' Horse P.H". Another Public House "Foster Ralph, Black Boy P.H" also mentioned.

DB 13 July 2020

"Former hotel, now derelict. Late C18, altered C20"

https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1308398 

"The process of coastal accretion caused a salt marsh to develop, leaving hotels without customers.

Since the mid-20th century, more marsh has been enclosed behind sea banks for use as arable land"

"Land reclamation led to the village becoming inland by about half a mile"

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Freiston_Shore 

The Marine Hotel was built specifically for the seaside trade and it was forced to close.

DB 9 June 2018

"Former house, now hotel. Early C18, raised and extended late C18, with early C19 and C20 alterations"

https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1062069 

"In the late 18th and early 19th centuries, Freiston's sandy shore on The Wash was developed as a sea bathing resort.

By the mid-19th century there were horse races and other attractions on the beach.

However, the process of coastal accretion caused a salt marsh to develop, leaving hotels without customers.

Since the mid-20th century, more marsh has been enclosed behind sea banks for use as arable land"

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Freiston_Shore 

Freiston Shore is now inland by about half a mile.

DB 9 June 2018

The Anchor (dated 1850 above the door in the entrance porch) is the building on the left (close to the eastern wall of the churchyard).

At that time it was one of five pubs in the village: The Good Intent was just along the road (opposite the School), The Three Tuns at the foot of Wright's Lane, The Bricklayer's Arms (The Middle House) on the Friskney Eaudyke, The Barley Mow at the junction of Sea Lane and the main Boston-Skegness road, and the New Inn at the village boundary on the Fodder Dyke Bank.

The Anchor and the Barley Mow are the only two survivors.

Listed in Kelly's Directory of Lincolnshire 1885

"Medforth John, Malcolm Arms P.H"

and in 1919 

"Reeson Frank, Malcolm Arms P.H"

DB 1 May 2019

Kelly's Directory of Lincolnshire 1885 mentions that John Malcolm esq. of Pollalloch, Lochgilphead, was owner of the Frith bank estate.

"During the 18th & 19th century the Malcolm family greatly increased their wealth due to their activities in slave trading and their ownership of plantations in Jamaica redeploying their slave-derived wealth in agrarian improvement and infrastructure in Britain"

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Clan_Malcolm 

DB 1 May 2019

"Public house, formerly house, C17 with C18 and C19 alterations"

https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1309001 

Kelly's Directory of Lincolnshire 1905 has an entry "Nisbett Thomas, Hare & Hounds P.H"

And in 1856 White's Directory has "James Geo. Wm. maltster and vict. Hare and Hounds"

DB 12 July 2020

This pubs name is a reminder from Gainsborough's history.

"Hardly anything is known for sure of Cnut's life until the year he was part of a Scandinavian force under his father, King Sweyn, in his invasion of England in summer 1013.

It was the climax to a succession of Viking raids spread over a number of decades.

Following their landing in the Humber the kingdom fell to the Vikings quickly, and near the end of the year King Ethelred fled to Normandy, leaving Sweyn Forkbeard in possession of England.

In the winter, Forkbeard was in the process of consolidating his kingship, with Cnut left in charge of the fleet and the base of the army at Gainsborough.

On the death of Sweyn Forkbeard after a few months as king, on Candlemas (Sunday 3 February 1014), Harald succeeded him as King of Denmark, while the Vikings and the people of the Danelaw immediately elected Cnut as king in England"

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cnut_the_Great 

It may be that the story of of Canute and the tide refers to the tidal bore known as the aegir on the River Trent at Gainsborough.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/King_Canute_and_the_tide 

DB 5 March 2019

"C18. Red brick, machine tiled roof"

https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1063519 

Listed in Kelly's Directory of Lincolnshire 1885 :-

Oldham Thomas, White Hart commercial hotel, Lord street

DB 29 December 2018 

This pub's name is a reminder that Gainsborough was briefly the capital of England.

Sweyn was declared King of England on Christmas Day 1013 and was based in Gainsborough.

He died in Gainsborough on 3 February 1014 having ruled England for only five weeks.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sweyn_Forkbeard

DB 19 August 2014

White's Directory of Lincolnshire 1856 lists the White Horse, on Silver Street, along with many other Inns & Taverns :-

Angel, Wm. Sprintall, Silver street

Black Bull, Jas. Newbould, Lord st

Black Horse> Jno. Watson, Bridge st

Black's Head, Sar. Burton, Market pl

Boar's Head, Saml. Hurt, Lord st

Bridge Inn, Wm. Carter, Bridge st

Brown Cow, Jas. Drakefield, Silver st

Cross Keys, John Brown, Bridge st

Crown, George Wagstaff, Trent side

Crown and Anchor, Samuel Newton, Bridge street

Drover's Call, John Hewitt, Lea rd

Freemason's Tavern, Jno. Sanderson, Church street

Friendship, Jph. Betterson, Church st

Green Dragon, Hickson Brooke (and horse breaker) Church street

Half Moon, Benj. Box, Hickman st

Horse and Groom, Wm. Revill, Beaumont street

Horse and Jockey, Robert Barnett, (and poor rate colr.) Church st

King's Arms, Geo. Parker, Market st

Lamb, John Daley, Market place

Lord Nelson, Wm. Spindley, Silver st

Marquis of Granby, Mildred Chester, Market street

Neptune, Eliz. Row, Bridge street

Newcastle Arms, Thomas Fell, Caskgate street

Ostrich, Thomas Parkin, Bridge st

Peacock, John Smith, Market st

Plough, Robert Travis, Church st

Queen's Arms, John Long, Bridge st

Railway Refreshment Rooms, Edw. Frith, Station

Saracen's Head, Thos. Carter, Silver st

Seven Stars, Thos. Martin (bird, &c., preserver) Caskgate street

Ship, Thomas Newton, Bridge st

Ship Inn, Robert Travis, Silver st

Sun, James Barker, Market st

Tiger, Sarah Oates, Lord street

Trent Port Inn, Sar. Eliz. Capes

Turk's Head, Jno. Warriner, Bridge st

White Hart Hotel, Jas. Parker, Lord st

White Horse, Jas. Wright, Silver st

White Lion, John Herratt, Lord st

White Swan, Thos. Layne, Silver st

William IV., Ann Spray, Mart yard

Windmill, Jas. Pettinger, Bridge st

Woolpack, George Hallam, Lord st

Yarborough Arms, Thos. Harpham, (posting) Church street 

Additionally 14 Beerhouses also listed. 

DB 23 April 2019

Former Yarborough Hotel now Adams Bay a fish and chip restaurant, bar and grill, in Bridge Road.

Listed in Kelly's Directory of Lincolnshire 1919 :-

"Jenkinson William, Yarborough hotel, 18 Bridge road"

DB 6 August 2019

Listed in White's Directory 1856 "Sparrow Geo. butcher & vict. Crown" and in Kelly's Directory 1930 "Backhouse Tom, Crown inn".

DB 3 September 2024

White's Directory of Lincolnshire lists 4 inns and taverns in Gosberton village :-

Bell Inn, Mary Ellis

Duke of York, Wm. Hilton

Five Bells, Thomas Riggall

Green Man, John Underwood

DB 28 April 2019

The only public house mentioned in Kelly's Directory of Lincolnshire 1885 and 1919 editions was The Plough.

However by 1937 the only public house mentioned was The Three Horseshoes.

Ordnance Survey maps show that The Plough was further to the east on Main Road.

DB 22 October 2018

This view looking south along High Street includes the historic Angel and Royal Hotel in the left foreground.

Originally the Angel Inn, the hotel is the oldest secular building in Grantham - possibly as early as 1200.

In the yard behind the façade are stables and outbuildings surviving from the coaching days of the 18th and 19th centuries.

Undated postcard

Originally the Angel Inn, the Angel and Royal Hotel is the oldest secular building in Grantham - possibly as early as 1200.

In the yard behind the façade are stables and outbuildings surviving from the coaching days of the 18th and 19th centuries.

The gatehouse of this inn dates from the mid-C15th. Richard III held Court here in October 1483 receiving the Great Seal which had been sent for from London.

These events took place in the King's Room on the first floor of the building which has an oriel window looking across into the Market Place.

The Great Seal was used to sign the warrant for the execution of his cousin and former ally the Duke of Buckingham.  Charles I held Court here in 1633.

The inn was acquired by the Cust family who extended it in about 1776  with a four-storey north range some 14 bays long to cater for coach travellers on the Great North Road as well as visitors to the Belvoir Hunt

postcard by Whipple of Grantham, 1903

"carriageway on right with well-carved demi- angel corbel above supporting oriel window"

https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1062486 

Hotel's website states

"the Kings Room was where Richard III held court in 1483, this visit led to the golden angel being added to the front of the building above the archway"

https://www.angelandroyal.co.uk/food/kings-room 

DB 11 March 2017 

Advertised in Kelly's Directory of Lincolnshire 1919 :-

"Tel. No. 194.

Mr. J LEWIS,

Family & Commercial 

Angel Hotel, High Street,

GRANTHAM"

also stated

"Omnibuses from the Angel & Royal & George hotels, to meet all trains"

DB 9 March 2019

King's Room now used as a dining room.

"The "Chambre de' Roi", Richard III's room for his stay at the inn, covers the whole of the first floor with the two mullioned bay windows for both ground and first floors at either end"

"On 19 October 1483 Richard III held court at the inn. It was from the "Chambre de' Roi" that he sent a letter requesting for the Great Seal to issue the death warrant against his cousin, Henry Stafford, 2nd Duke of Buckingham for his instigation of Buckingham's rebellion"

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Angel_and_Royal 

DB 11 March 2017

The Beehive pub on Castlegate has a real beehive as its sign. Under it a plaque with the following rhyme:

Stop Traveller! This wondrous sign explore
And say, when thou has viewed it o'er,
Grantham, now two rarities are thine:
A lofty steeple and a living sign

undated post card

Inn is "Late C18"

https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1360266 

Beehive visible in tree to the left with bees active in warm July weather. 

DB 2 July 2018

Beehive with active bees outside the Beehive Inn.

A real living sign. 

DB 2 July 2018

"2-storeys, steep pantiled roof, rendered"

https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1062477

DB 31 July 2018

Former Blue Bull Public House on the corner of Westgate and Dysart Road.

Kelly's Directory of Lincolnshire 1885 lists many "blue" public house names including

Benson Robert John, Blue Man P.H. 23 Westgate

Broughton James Henry, Blue Posts P.H. & job master

Brown John, Blue Bull inn, & hay dealer, 64 Westgate

Enderby William, Blue Dog P.H. 10 Watergate

Fowler John, Blue Horse P.H. 19 Westgate

Gray Thomas, Blue Cow P.H. & horse dealer, 63 Castlegate

Hall Joseph, Blue Horse P.H. & farmer, 28 London road

Howard Thomas lnkerman, Blue Ram P.H. 11 Westgate

Milner Mary (Mrs.), Blue Boat P.H. Wharf road

Ockelford Thomas Hy. Blue Bell inn, & job master, North st

Watson Thomas & Alfred, Blue Lion P.H. Market place

"The Manners family were Whigs and chose blue as their colour. They bought several pubs and inns in the constituency, and added "blue" to their names. People could drink "blue ale" in the "blue" pubs, which was an inducement to vote for Whig candidates in the parliamentary elections"

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pubs_and_inns_in_Grantham  

DB 4 December 2018 

Former Blue Lion and Granby Inns in the northwest corner of Market Place.

Former Blue Lion Inn left "Late C18; Colour-washed brick ... There are many "blue" inns in the town because of the political preferences of Lord Dysart's family"

https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1261696 

Former Granby Inn right " early C17 origin"

https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1062496  

DB 3 June 2019 

Former Blue Man public house Westgate. 

"C18. Two storeys and attics"

https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1062446 

DB 12 June 2019

"Formerly Blue Dog P.H. C18"

https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1062437 

DB 4 December 2018

"One building, shop and inn. Probably C16"

https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1062474 

"The area has had, in its history, pubs named the Blue Pig, the Blue Lion, the Blue Horse, the Blue Dog, the Blue Bull, the Blue Cow, the Blue Ram, the Blue Sheep, the Blue Lamb ...

These names have their roots in a 19th-century political rivalry over the membership of Parliament for the constituency of Grantham, between the Manners family (the Duke of Rutland from Belvoir Castle) and the Brownlow family (from Belton House).

Pubs in the constituency declared political allegiances, and acted as gathering places for supporters of political factions.

Where a person drank declared that person's political views.

The Manners family were Whigs and chose blue as their colour. They bought several pubs and inns in the constituency, and added "blue" to their names."

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pubs_and_inns_in_Grantham

DB 2 July 2018

Detail of the inn sign.

DB 3 June 2019

The former George Hotel was built in the late eighteenth century, replacing a hostelry on the same site.

The large archway to the left was originally the entrance for coaches which travelled along the Great North Road running immediately in front of the building. (It is remarkable that sheep are being driven along this major road.)

Later this section was converted into garages.

In 1989 the George closed and was converted into a shopping centre.

Postcard, 1905

The George Hotel was rebuilt in 1780 with an impressive brick façade. The central archway led through to stabling and service quarters at the rear which could be accessed from Westgate.

The George Inn is recorded as early as 1456 and was part of the manor of Grantham. The rebuilding of 1780 by John Manners was almost certainly in response to the new range added to the Angel Inn some four years previously.

The George is now a shopping centre and two Blue Plaques can be found in the internal atrium. One is to Thomas Paine, author of the Rights of Man and The Age of Reason, who as an excise man was based at the George Inn between 1762-64. The other is to Charles Dickens who stayed here in 1838.

postcard by Whipple of Grantham, 1903

Former George Hotel 1780 - 3-storey, brick with parapet.

Mentioned in "Nicholas Nickleby".

Cellars may contain traces of medieval inn.

DB 2 July 2018

Two blue plaques placed by the Grantham Civic Society visible in this image.

Charles Dickens's plaque visible at the top of the stairs.

http://www.granthamcivicsociety.co.uk/public/plaque_dickens.php 

Thomas Paine's plaque just visible behind the Pizza Express sign.

http://www.granthamcivicsociety.co.uk/public/plaque_paine.php 

Plaques inside the George Centre on the walls of what was the George Hotel. 

DB 2 July 2018

King's Arms formerly known as the Blue Ram Inn.

"Two buildings under continuous roof. Early C19 to late C18"

https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1062443 

Listed in White's Directory of Lincolnshire 1856 :-

"Blue Ram, Wm. Green, Westgate"

DB 3 June 2019

"Mid C19. Bank architecture"

https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1288964

Now The Old Bank public house. 

Barclays Bank was at 55 High Street and Kelly's Directory of Lincolnshire 1930 has "Barclays Bank Ltd. (branch) (Herbert John Bullivant, mngr.) ; open daily 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. except thurs. 9 to 12 noon & sat. 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. 55 High st. (T N 14) ; Head office, 54 Lombard st E C 32"

And

"On the site of the old Town Hall, which formerly stood in High street, are now the premises of Barclays Bank Limited"

DB 12 June 2019

Reported in the Grantham Journal that

"Built in the 1760s, the building was formerly Collard's ironmongers"

https://www.granthamjournal.co.uk/lifestyle/memory-lane-grantham-pub-began-as-an-ironmongery-1-8045244/ 

Public house now closed. 

DB 26 November 2018 

Listed in Kelly's Directory of Lincolnhire 1919 "Phillips Thomas, White Lion P.H. 53 Bridge End road"

DB 2 January 2019

Mentioned in White's Directory of 1856

"Marrart Thos. vict. Recruiting Serjt."

Other public houses mentioned in Great Gonerby were

"Coverley Thomas, vict. Swan"

"Linnell James, vict. Rutland Arms"

Two Beerhouses were also mentioned. 

DB 11 March 2019

Detail of pub sign.

DB 11 March 2019

Former Nag's Head public house now Little Lockets Nursery.

Kelley's Directory of Lincolnshire 1876 lists two public houses neither of which still exists :-

Nag's Head - Charles Wise 

Rose & Crown - James Dring (& Blacksmith)

DB 28 July 2018 

White's Directory 1856 has "Sparrow George, vict., New Inn" and in 1872 "Elphick William, farmer and vict. New Inn (commercial & posting)"

Kelly's Directory 1930 "Needham Wm. New inn".

DB 11 May 2024

"Public house, c1840. Yellow brick with ashlar dressings, hipped slate roofs, with 4 wall stacks. A symmetrical design of 5 parts, consisting of a central block of 2 storeys linked by single storey blocks to flanking lower 2 storey wings"

https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1063364?section=official-list-entry 

DB 11 May 2024

Former Blue Horse public house listed in Kelly's Directory of Lincolnshire 1930 "Burton Frank, Blue Horse P.H. TN Grantham 2X3"

Now converted into private accommodation.

Pictured from the pedestrian footbridge over the A1 (historic Great North Road).

DB 19 September 2020

Ceramic plaque above the main entrance.

DB 19 September 2020

The Royal Hotel on Cleethorpe Road.

LNER postcard, c.1905

Located next to Grimsby Town railway station.

"Hotel. 1851 for second Earl of Yarborough and The Royal Dock Company.

Enlarged 1891 for the Manchester, Sheffield and Lincolnshire Railway Company.

C20 alterations"

https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1379373 

DB 9 February 2019

Marked as the King's Head, a beer house, on the 25 inch OS map published 1906.

DB 18 May 2019 

Kelly's Directory 1919 lists the residents of Habrough House as  "Wood William" and "Wood William Reginald".

Referring to Saint Margaret's church Kelly's Directory notes "the stained east window is a memorial to Mrs. Elizabeth Wood: the west window was erected in 1891 to the late William Wood and his wife"

More recently the building was in use as "The Habrough" boutique hotel, restaurant and bar.

DB 7 September 2023

Currently being advertised for sale "Renovated 4 Bedroom Pub With Stunning Private Accomodation" with an asking price of £300,000.

White's Directory 1856 has "Robinson John, vict. Railway Hotel" and in 1919 Kelly's Directory "Taylor Richd. H. (Mrs.)., Railway inn"

DB 7 September 2023

Closer view of the pub sign.

DB 7 September 2023

Previously known as the Hainton Inn now a community pub.

Listed in Kelly's Directory of Lincolnshire 1919 "Hainton Inn Commercial & Posting House (George W. Hobbins, proprietor), licensed brewer & farmer"

And in White's Directory 1856 "Hibbitt Edw. vict., Hainton Arms"

DB 1 June 2019

Signboard at the front of the pub.

DB 1 June 2019

Kelly's Directory of Lincolnshire 1919 states 

"Goodyear Sidney, Marmion Arms P.H. & grocer"

White's History, Gazetteer And Directory Of Lincolnshire 1872 states

"Goodyear Alfred, victualler, Marmion Arms"

DB 21 January 2019

"The office of King's Champion was originally granted to Robert Marmion, 1st Baron Marmion, along with the castle and Manor of Tamworth and the Manor of Scrivelsby"

"By 1377 the senior male line of the Marmions had died out, and in that year the office of King's Champion at the coronation of King Richard II was fulfilled by Sir John Dymoke, who had married Margaret Ludlow, daughter of Sir Thomas Ludlow and Johanna Marmion, daughter of Sir Philip Marmion"

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Queen%27s_Champion  

In addition to Scrivelsby the Dymokes, King's/Queen's Champions, are also lords of the manor of Haltham.

DB 21 January 2019

"There have been four different baronies held by the Marmion family, two feudal baronies, one purported barony created by Simon de Montfort and one barony by writ"

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Baron_Marmion 

DB 21 January 2019

Mentioned in White's Directory 1856 "Cooke John, brewer and vict. Bell" and Kelly's Directory 1913 "Hanson Alfred, Bell P.H"

DB 26 November 2023

The small village of Halton Holegate lies 1 mile east of Spilsby.

It had a railway station on the Firsby Junction to Spilsby branch line which opened in 1868. Passenger services ended in 1939 and the line closed completely in 1958.

The Bell Inn, shown here on the left, is still open for business.

The fringe of the churchyard of St Andrew's appears on the right.

undated postcard

"Public house. Dated 1797, with mid and late C20 additions and alterations ...

This building is one of those built or altered c1790-1820 by George de Ligne Gregory, Lord of the Manor of Harlaxton"

https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1264568 

DB 22 June 2020 

"Thorold Arms. High Street. Public House.

C19 of coursed limestone rubble with a brown concrete tiled roof. Of at least two builds, two brick chimney stacks, one gable and one ridge, the latter once a gable stack.

First floor retains 5, 6 x 6 pane, sliding sash windows, four under the eaves and one in an east gable under a cambered stone arch.

The ground floor has early C20 leaded casements, most under cambered stone arches. Central C20 6 panel door with leaded fanlight over"

https://www.n-kesteven.gov.uk/_resources/assets/attachment/full/0/6805.pdf 

DB 8 May 2018   

New Midge Inn has been standing empty for some years.

The Midge Inn was listed in White's Directory of Lincolnshire 1856

"Hatter Thos. vict. Midge Inn"

and in Kelly's Directory 1919

Houlden Frank, Midge inn

DB 30 March 2019

"Public house. 1684, altered C19 and C20, early C19 rear wing"

https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1061812 

DB 12 December 2017

"Until the opening of the bypass in 1982 the High Street was part of the main road from the Midlands to Norfolk and in Georgian times a stagecoach called daily at the old Royal Oak inn, which stood on the site of the present Oak public house"

http://www.heckingtonvillagetrust.org.uk/a-walk-around-heckington.html 

The Oak is now home to Lindsey James Ladieswear.

http://www.lindseyjames.co.uk/ 

DB 14 July 2018 

"This was built in 1860 by Robert Taylor to exploit the opening of the railway.

He also operated a coal merchant's business selling coal brought by train from the Midlands and Yorkshire coalfields in his own wagons.

The large rooms in the purpose built hotel were popular for meetings and dinners of village organisations including the Society for the Prosecution of Felons and the Heckington Foal Show Society.

One of eight inns in the village in Victorian times it is one of six that are now closed, finally calling time in 1967.

As can be seen it has been very well restored and is now a private house"

http://www.heckingtonvillagetrust.org.uk/a-walk-around-heckington.html 

DB 28 July 2018

"The whitewashed building is the old White Horse pub the inscribed stone above the door indicating that before it was burnt down in 1813, it had been the "House of Industry" or the village Workhouse.

It was rebuilt but sold in 1837 and eventually closed in 1991"

http://www.heckingtonvillagetrust.org.uk/a-walk-around-heckington.html

DB 14 July 2018

"The Butcher and Beast is unique - being the only pub in the country with that name"

https://www.butcherandbeast.co.uk/ 

The name seems to have changed? In White's Directory of Lincolnshire 1856 there is a listing "Day Robert, vict. Bull Inn" 

In Kelly's Directory of Lincolnshire 1885 it is "Marshall Edward, Bull & Butcher P.H" and in 1919 "Cooke Geo. W. Butcher & Beast P.H".

DB 24 August 2020

Listed in White's Directory of Lincolnshire 1856 "Jackson George, vict. Turk's Head".

And in Kelly's Directory 1885 "Marshall Eliza (Mrs.), Turk's Head P.H. & brewer"

DB 17 December 2018

Shown as "Wheat Sheaf Inn" on the OS 25 inch map published 1907.

Kelly's Directory 1930 has "Sever Geo. Tranmer (Mrs.), Wheat-sheaf P.H"

White's Directory 1872 "Swann Henry, vict. Wheat Sheaf"

DB 4 April 2024

Initials "WMS" above the entrance together with the date 1827.

Listed in Kelly's Directory of Lincolnshire 1919

"Rose William, Plough P.H"

and in White's Directory 1856

"Plough, James Parker Ward"

DB 24 March 2019

Former inn which closed in 2010 or 2011. Now a private house currently being offered for sale with a "Guide Price £700,000 to £750,000".

DB 30 November 2024

Situated opposite All Saints Church. 

Listed in White's Directory of Lincolnshire 1856 "Bell, James Rippin, High street"

And in Kelly's Directory 1919 "Blackbourn Seth Ellis, wine & spirit merchant & agent for Whitbread's bottled beers, Bell inn, High street"

Now closed. 

DB 6 May 2018

"House, now restaurant. Early C18 ...

Blue plaque to right of doorway gives the information that Sir Norman Angell, author and lecturer, (1872-1967) and winner of the 1933 Nobel Peace Prize, was born here"

https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1064488 

DB 6 May 2018

White's Directory of Lincolnshire 1856 has a listing "Horse & Groom, Wm. Motley".

The pub's own website states that "The Horse and Groom is a centuries old Coaching Inn. The premises appear to have been built in the early 1800s"

https://horseandgroomholbeach.co.uk/about/ 

DB 6 May 2018

"House, now public house. Mid C18, heightened in C20"

https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1147031?section=official-list-entry 

Listed in White's Directory 1872 "Red Lion, Mrs E. Munton, West end" and in Kelly's Directory 1930 "Red Lion, Harry Sparrow, West end, Holbeach".

DB 30 November 2024

"Hotel. Early C18, mid C19, C20"

https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1064499?section=official-list-entry

Listed in Kelly's Directory 1930 "Crown inn, A. Tom Barron, West end, Holbeach".

DB 30 November 2024

A second view of the Crown Hotel taken from Back Lane.

White's Directory 1872 has "Crown, George Bemrose, West end".

DB 30 November 2024

Listed in Kelly's Directory of Lincolnshire 1919 :-

"Thompson Arthur Ernest, Jolly Scotchman P .H. Holdingham"

DB 27 August 2019

"Inn, now public house. Early C19"

https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1166043 

DB 5 May 2018

"Hotel. Early C19, mid C19"

https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1251753 

"The Revesby Abbey Estate sold The Rodney Inn in 1954. It changed hands many times in the decades that followed, and in 1989 underwent a major rebuilding and renaming to the Admiral Rodney Hotel"

https://www.admiralrodney.com/the-hotel/history/ 

DB 18 July 2019

Listed in Kelly's Directory of Lincolnshire 1919

"Parker George, beer retailer, 65 North street"

Now an Italian restaurant  "Montebello Ristorante"

DB 18 July 2019

Listed in White's Directory of Lincolnshire 1856 :-

"Black Swan, Jas. Fras. Green, Boston road"

DB 18 July 2019

"Public house with Assembly Rooms and 2 shops C16, late C18, c.1800, late C19, C20"

https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1063776 

Listed in White's Directory of Lincolnshire 1856 :-

"Bull Hotel, Wilson and Serpell, Corn market"

Kelly's Directory of Lincolnshire 1919 states :-

"The Red Lion, the Bull and Rodney are the principal hotels, having first-class accommodation for motorists"

and visitors.

DB 18 July 2019

"Public house. Early C18, early C19"

https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1262501 

DB 31 August 2019

At the eastern end of West Street, the Fighting Cooks, a public house with a long history.

Like other old inns in the town it had plenty of stabling for patrons as well as the carriers who travelled to and from villages to the west of Horncastle.

undated postcard

A second view of the Fighting Cocks which appeared to be closed.

DB 19 December 2018

"Public house. C16, late C18. Mud and stud, colourwashed"

https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1168242 

Listed in White's Directory of Lincolnshire 1856 :-

"King's Head, Rd. Leggit, Corn market"

DB 18 July 2019 

"Coaching inn, now wine bar. Late C18, mid C19, C20"

https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1251578 

DB 18 July 2019

"Posting house, now hotel. Late C17, late C18, early C19, C20"

https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1063777 

Mentioned in White's Directory of Lincolnshire 1856 :-

"Here is also an Agricultural Labourers' and Ploughing Society, which meets at the Red Lion Hotel"

DB 18 July 2019

Advert appearing in Kelly's Directory of Lincolnshire 1896.

"Posting house, now hotel. Late C17, late C18, early C19, C20"

https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1063777 

"Posting house, now hotel. Early C19, C20"

https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1307080

Listed in White's Directory of Lincolnshire 1856 :-

"Ship, Wm. Spratt, Ckt" (Ckt = Corn Market)

Unfortunately the hotel had closed when this image was taken. 

DB 18 July 2019

Horsington former Baronet Inn

The Baronet Inn pre-dated The Elder Tree, but is not named in Directory entries until1872 when it was run by William Scott. The Scott family continued to operate it until at least 1896; John Moore is listed in 1913; Mrs Harriet Turner from 1919 until 1933; then Edward Marks in 1937.

Jean Howard 4 October 2024

Not listed in Kelly's Directory 1919 or 1937. The Baronet Inn, which is listed, is now a private house.

DB 19 May 2018

The Elder Tree Inn was built in the 1920s by the Market Rasen Brewery Company Ltd. but later sold to become a free house. In Kelly’s 1933 Directory the landlord was William Donson who is listed as a beer retailer in Horsington as early as 1919. The pub changed hands just before the outbreak of Covid and has since been closed. It is said to be under renovation and it is hoped it will re-open soon.

Jean Howard 4 October 2024

Tudoresque "Public house. 1852"

https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1062377 

DB 26 June 2018

Listed in Kelly's Directory of Lincolnshire 1919 "Asplen, William, Wheat Sheaf P.H."

Did the pub change its name as White's Directory 1872 only lists the Station Inn in Hubberts Bridge "Hammond William Greeson, victualler, Station Inn,Hubbert's Bdg"?

DB 21 September 2020  

This large hotel on Pelham Road was built in 1913.

Eminent visitors to the hotel include King George V and Lord Louis Mountbatten.

postcard by Fitzwilliams, Ilford, undated

The Bluestone Inn dating from the 1960s?

DB 7 September 2023

Listed in Kelly's Directory of Lincolnshire 1919 "Lester John Miles, Black Horse P.H" 

And in White's Directory 1872 "Maltby Hy. joiner & vict. Black Horse" 

DB 14 June 2020

"Public House. Early C19"

https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1308905 

DB 14 June 2020

Located to the east of the village on Ingham Cliff (OS Grid Reference SK 957 832).

Whites Directory 1872 reports "here are Lodges of Odd Fellows and Foresters, held at the Windmill Inn"

Kelly's Directory in 1930 has "Lawrence Charles, Windmill P.H". 

DB 25 September 2018

In this image, probably from the 1930s, the Ship Hotel was owned by Hansons brewery of Kimberley, Nottinghamshire. The pub is still open (as at December 2023).

Undated postcard by Raphael Tuck 

White's Directory 1872 has an entry "Whiley Michael, vict. Three Tuns" and in 1913 Kelly's Directory has "Taylor John, Three Tuns P.H". The only public house listed in the parish by either directory.

Now closed as is evident in the image.

DB 11 September 2022

"Public house. C17, extended and extensively remodelled early C19"

https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1062807 

DB 27 June 2018   

White's Directory 1856 has "Hill James, vict., King's Head" and also notes two beerhouses. 

Kelly's Directory 1930 has "Oliver Arthur, King's Head P.H". and mentions two beer retailers.

DB 7 September 2023

Queen's Head viewed across the A17. Shown on OS 25 inch map published 1889 as a beer house.

DB 27 May 2019

The entry for Kelly's Directory of Lincolnshire 1919 reads

"Tooley George Robert Charles,Elrington Arms P.H"

and in 1885

"Smalley Edman, Ebrington Arms P.H"

DB 26 January 2019

Public house. Early C19. Colourwashed brick in English garden wall bond of 3.

https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1215295 

Pevsner comments that there were "extensive vaulted medieval cellars, now filled in"

DB 18 April 2018 

Former Railway Hotel now the Ragged Apron Cafe.

Listed in White's Directory 1872 "Atkinson Harrup, vict. Railway Htl" and in Kelly's Directory 1919 "Railway hotel, George Wilkinson, Kirkstead, Lincoln".

Located near Woodhall Junction Railway Station.

DB 20 April 2022

"Former public house, now house. Early Cl9 with minor C20 alterations"

https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1062032?section=official-list-entry 

DB 7 November 2024

Like most large villages, Kirton once had several public houses. The Black Bull is the only one remaining open. At the time of the image it was owned by Soulby, Sons & Winch of Alford.

Unposted postcard by R.A.P. Co. Ltd. 

Listed in White's Directory 1856 "Black Bull, Eno. Coopland, saddler" and in Kelly's Directory 1930 "Adcock Jn. Rt. Black Bull inn".

DB 26 October 2024

"Early C16, 1599, cross wing 1661, major alterations in Fen Artisan Mannerist style, with C19 and C20 alterations"

https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1062023?section=official-list-entry 

DB 26 October 2024

"The Old King's Head is a former public house listed as a Grade II historic building. The earlier part of it was built at the end of the 16th century. It underwent major alterations in 1661 in Artisan Mannerist Style. It is red brick in English bond, with recent tiles on a former thatched roof. It became a domestic residence in the 1960s, but had fallen into disrepair and was purchased in 2016 by Heritage Lincolnshire, which has assigned over £2 million for its restoration.

It opened as a cafe and bed & breakfast on 1 October 2021"

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kirton,_Lincolnshire 

DB 26 October 2024

Ashlar panel above doorway carved with a lion rampant.

DB 26 October 2024

"Public house. Mid C18 with C19 and C20 alterations"

https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1165195?section=official-list-entry  

The Peacock which closed in 2012 is for sale with an asking price of £225,000 plus vat.

Listed in White's Directory 1872 "Paulson John, brewer, coal and lime dealer and victualler, Peacock".

Listed in Kelly's Directory 1905 "Woods John, Peacock family & commercial hotel, & smith" and in 1930 "Hopper Vincent Saml. Peacock P.H". 

DB 17 October 2024

"Laceby's public house the Waterloo Inn and the Nags Head Inn, which were noted in the Guinness Book of Records as the two closest pubs in England.

They were combined into one pub in 1990.

After a period of closure it re-opened on 22 March 2009 under a new landlord however unfortunately both sides of the pub are now closed"

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Laceby 

Only the Waterloo Inn listed in Kelly's Directory of Lincolnshire 1919 although there is reference to a beer retailer :-

"Austin Fred, Waterloo inn"

"Hill Elizabeth (Mrs.), beer retailer" 

DB 8 February 2020

Listed in White's Directory of Lincolnshire 1856 :-

"Dobson Hy. vict. George Inn"

Also in Kelly's Directory of Lincolnshire 1909 :-

"Bett George, George inn"

Building work currently ongoing in what was the pub's car park. 

DB 1 June 2019

Located close to the former railway station on the opposite side of the level crossing.

Listed in Kelly's Directory of Lincolnshire 1919 :-

"Gillespie Donald Melrose, Station Htl"

Permanently closed and fenced off when this image taken. 

DB 18 July 2019

"Public house. Mid C18 and early C19"

"the top floor was added in the early C19"

https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1061870 

"The George Hotel has over 700 different whiskies (one of the largest in the world) all collected over the last 35 years"

http://thegeorgeatleadenham.co.uk/our-whiskies/ 

DB 25 March 2019

Listed in Kelly's Directory of Lincolnshire 1919

"Hall George Robert, George hotel"

and in White's Directory 1856

"Bland Thos. Colley, mail contractor and vict. George Hotel, (posting)"

The former stables are to the left off picture. 

DB 25 March 2019

Former Willoughby Arms public house.

Ghost sign states

"FREE HOUSE

COACHES WELCOME

MINERALS AND COFFEE"

Sign presumably dates from before the bypass when many coaches would have to travel through Leadenham on the A17.

DB 14 March 2018

In Kelly's Directory of Lincolnshire 1876 Richard Lawson the landlord is also described as a shopkeeper.

Reported by Sleaford Standard 7 March 2018 that

"The Duke of Wellington in Leasingham went up for sale last year and residents held a meeting in December when they found strong support for buying it to maintain the amenity for the village"

https://www.sleafordstandard.co.uk/lifestyle/shares-up-for-sale-to-buy-pub-for-community-1-8404597 

DB 8 July 2018

Not listed in Kelly's Directory of Lincolnshire 1919 or 1937 nor marked as a public house on the 6 inch OS map published 1951.

A beer retailer listed in the 1919 and 1937 directories.

DB 29 June 2019

Originally a gentleman's club dating from 1867. 

It later became the Albion Hotel, was renamed the Barbican in the 1980s and has been standing empty since 2008. 

The entry for the Directory of the City of Lincoln 1897 published by JW Ruddock reads :-

"11 Albion Hotel and Club - Miss Helen Bass

Lincoln Club - W. Manby, secretary"

Directly opposite to the Great Northern Railway (Lincoln Central) Station.

DB 20 December 2018

Former Black Swan public house now in retail use by Holland & Barratt  health food shop.

Listed in the City of Lincoln Directory 1857 published by Charles Akrill :-

"Codd, William George, Black Swan, 319, High-street"

DB 4 February 2019

Former Bull & Chain Inn still sporting an advertisement for "HALL'S ELY ALES".

Ruddock's Directory of the City of Lincoln 1919 has an entry " Bull and Chain Inn Smith, Arthur Wm."

Also Akrill's Directory 1857 "Tawlkes, William, Bull and Chain, 5, Langworth-gate".

DB 7 August 2020 

The Bull's Head, at east end of Silver Street at junction with Clasketgate and Broadgate.

James Hole & Co (Newark) owned the pub; they employed Otter & Co. to construct conveniences in 1916.

Undated photograph

"This building was formerly the Cardinal's Hat Inn, and had a courtyard layout"

"Late C15, restored 1952"

https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1388582 

Now once again being used as as an Inn.

http://www.cardinalshatlincoln.co.uk/history.html 

DB 15 August 2019 

"A TIMBER-FRAMED TOWN HOUSE BUILT IN THE LATE 15TH CENTURY AS AN INN AND PROBABLY NAMED IN COMPLIMENT TO CARDINAL WOLSEY BISHOP OF LINCOLN 1514-15

RESTORED 1952-3"

DB 15 August 2019

"House, now a club. Mid C18, with C19 alterations".

https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1388483  

Formerly the Black Boy Inn.

Listed in Akrill, Ruddock & Keyworth's Directory 1894 "Black Boy Inn-John Kirk"

"When the pub closed in 1923, eleven former regulars got together, founded the Castle Hill Club"

https://castlehillclub.com/history/ 

DB 14 May 2018

"This award winning back street pub is definitely worth finding. It epitomises all that is good about a British pub.

At the back of the pub there is a beautiful beer garden - an oasis within the city"

https://www.bateman.co.uk/locations/dog-bone/  

Listed as the Spa Tavern in Ruddocks Directory of the City of Lincoln 1894 :-

"10 Spa Tavern-William Slight" 

and in 1919 :-

"10 Spa Tavern Hadwick, F." 

DB 1 August 2019

Duke of Wellington, 37 Broadgate rebuilt in the 1930s. 

Photographed shortly before closure.

DB 19 May 2011 

Listed in the City of Lincoln Directory 1857 published by Charles Akrill :-

"Shaw, Robert, Duke William, 44, Bailgate"

Pictured during the Lincoln Christmas Market with Christmas Ale being sold outside. 

DB 6 December 2018

Explanatory sign displayed on the outside of the hotel.

DB 6 December 2018

A 1960's hotel directly opposite to the Cathedral. Now renamed as The Lincoln Hotel.

The Roman city wall would have run directly through where the hotel now stands. Remains of the north tower of the Roman east gate are preserved immediately in front.

Eastgate House stood on this site and part of the house seems to have been preserved on the west side of the hotel (once the home of Alfred Shuttleworth, D.L., J.P. a prominent local industrialist, Chairman of Clayton and Shuttleworth).

DB 7 August 2020

Shakespearean references at the Falstaff Inn, sometimes known as the Sir John Falstaff.

It  was sited at 270 High Street near the junction with Grantham Street, and closed in the 1990s.

undated photograph

The Flying Horse, at 247 High Street, at junction with Clasketgate, was an early closure, in 1894, sold to Lincoln Corporation and demolished to make way for a road widening scheme.

It had a reputation as a "tough" house!

undated photograph

There is an entry in Kelly's Directory 1930 "Gate House hotel, Mrs. Mary A. Brown, Newark rd. Lincoln".

No entry in the 1919 directory. 

Does it get its name from proximity to a former gate lodge associated with Bracebridge Hall?

DB 14 May 2018

Listed in the Directory of the City of Lincoln 1919 published by JW Ruddock & Sons :-

"Goodrick, W., Golden Cross Inn, 434 High-street"

also in 1897

"Cox, Jesse, Golden Cross Hotel, 434, High-street"

Presumably rebuilt on same site as the present building dates from 1959.

A favourite with Lincoln City football supporters due to its location very close to Sincil Bank stadium.

DB 28 January 2019

Listed in Akrill's Directory of the City of Lincoln 1857 " Presgraves, Edward, Golden Eagle, 16, High-street".

Listed in Kelly's Directory 1885 "Golden Eagle, Charles Sorsden, 15 High street, Lincoln".

And in 1919 "Brumpton Charles, Golden Eagle P.H. 21 High street"

And in 1930 "Golden Eagle, Wm. Jackson, 21 High st. Lincoln" 

"The Golden Eagle has been an established hostelry since the early 1700's and has become a gem of a pub on Lincoln's lengthy high street".

https://www.castlerockbrewery.co.uk/pubs/golden-eagle/ 

DB 12 February 2019

"Public house. C16, restored and with additions, 1959"

https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1388824 

Listed in Akrill's Directory of the City of Lincoln 1857 "Budd, James, Green Dragon, 30, Waterside, North".

DB 4 February 2019

Plaque recalling the 1956 restoration by Warwicks & Richardsons Ltd.

http://breweryhistory.com/wiki/index.php?title=Warwicks_%26_Richardsons_Ltd 

DB 7 February 2019

The Heneage Arms was at 8 Croft Street (at the junction with Sparrow Lane), opened as a beerhouse in 1867, and sold to Mowbrays of Grantham in 1905 when they bought Dawber's brewery in Lincoln.

A full pub licence was obtained as late as 1954; the pub closed in 1971.

undated photograph

The King's Arms, at Theatre Yard, 278 High Street, dated back to around 1718; there was a cockpit here at one time.

Looking very dingy in this photograph, it closed under compensation in 1926 when Soulby's of Alford were the owners.

undated photograph

Lincoln Imp public house opened in 1957.

Relaunched earlier this year it suddenly closed in November. 

DB 13 December 2018

Lincoln Imp pub sign is an iconic sight for anyone travelling along Riseholme Road into or out of Lincoln.

Taken to London for the Lincoln City FA Cup quarter-final against Arsenal in 2017 when the Lincoln Imp pub was recreated in London.

https://www.standard.co.uk/sport/football/london-local-lincoln-imp-pub-moves-to-the-capital-for-arsenal-fa-cup-tie-a3487336.html 

DB 13 December 2018 

"Public house. Late C16, with mid C19 additions and alterations"

https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1388455 

The three towers of Lincoln Cathedral visible in the background. 

DB 7 June 2018

The Marquis of Granby, at 12 Butchery Street (Clasketgate) dated back to around 1794.

It was closed under compensation in 1914, when the brewers were Salt & Co of Burton on Trent.

undated photograph

Listed in Kelly's Directort 1885 "Millers' Arms, Mrs. Ann Tatton, 86 High street, Lincoln"

And in 1930 "Millers' Arms, Jn. Irving, 818 High st Lincoln".

DB 12 February 2019

"the Morning Star pub is steeped in history, dating back to 1791 when it was commonly known as the Fighting Cocks public house.

In 1841, after 50 years, and a change of name, the Morning Star was born"

http://www.morningstarlincoln.co.uk/site/index.php/history 

John Smith, who was born on the premises, was landlord from 1955 to 1990 in succession to his father. 

DB 20 June 2019

Detail of signboard showing Lincoln Cathedral in profile with Venus (the morning star).

DB 20 June 2019

The Oddfellows Arms was at 19 Carholme Road on the corner with Gas Street, quite an old pub with an ale licence by 1784 and later a beerhouse.

The house was upgraded to a full licence in 1953 and closed some time afterwards.

It was sold to Mowbrays of Grantham in 1905 as part of the pub estate of Dawbers of Lincoln.

undated photograph

This building, now the Castle Hotel on Westgate, was erected in 1851-52 by W A Nicholson as the North District National Schools.

October 2017 

Listed in Kelly's Directory 1919 "Peacock, John W. Wilson, Wragby road, Lincoln"

And in 1896 "Peacock, Martin Rush, Wragby road, Lincoln"

No entry in the 1885 directory. 

DB 5 March 2018

Listed in Kelly's Directory 1919 "Plough Boy, Charles Dowse, 60 Burton road, Lincoln"

and in 1885 "Plough Boy, Paul Wattam, jun. 62 Burton road, Lincoln"

Also in White's Directory 1872 "Wattam Paul, shopkpr. & v. Plough Boy, 52 Burton rd"

DB 16 September 2019

The city's former Main Post Office in Guildhall Street.

"Post office. 1906. By WT Oldrieve for HM Office of Works"

https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1388563 

Now the Mailbox public house.

DB 29 July 2019

Listed in Pigot's Directory 1841 "Prince of Wales. John Johnson, Bail gate" 

And in White's Directory 1856 "Prince of Wales, John Thompson, 77 Bailgate"

And in Kelly's Directory 1919 "Hague Frederick, Prince of Wales P.H; 77 Bailgate". 

DB 26 August 2019

Premises now occupied by HMV and was previously a pizza restaurant.

Troubled HMV was saved from administration the day after this photo on 5th February thanks to a buy out by Canadian music retailer Sunrise Records.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/HMV 

Listed in the City of Lincoln Directory 1857 published by Charles Akrill :-

"Edwards, William, The Queen, 323, High-street"

DB 4 February 2019 

Listed in the Directory of the City of Lincoln 1919 published by JW Ruddock & Sons :-

"Fairweather, Mrs. E., Reindeer Hotel, 8 High-street"

and in the 1894 Directory printed by Akrill, Ruddock & Keyworth :-

"Black, Mrs. Mary Ann, Reindeer Hotel, 8, High-street"

and in the 1857 Directory published by Charles Akrill :-

"Wilkinson, Charles, Reindeer, 4, High-street" 

Now closed. 

DB 4 February 2019

Site of Saracen's Head Hotel now occupied by a number of retail units.

"Former public house, now 3 shops. Early C19, with mid C20 alterations"

https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1388585 

The Stonebow visible, in the background, on the left hand side of this image with flag flying.

DB 27 June 2019 

Wall plaque next to the site of the Saracen's Head Hotel.

DB 27 June 2019 

Listed in the Directory of the City of Lincoln 1919 published by JW Ruddock & Sons :-

"Belcher, F., Shakespeare Hotel, 40 High street"

and in the 1894 Directory printed by Akrill, Ruddock & Keyworth :-

"Harrop, Wm. Godwin, Shakespeare Inn, 40, High-street"

and the 1857 Directory published by Charles Akrill :-

"Goddard, Mary, Shakspeare, 31, High-street" 

DB 4 February 2019

Browns Pie Shop was originally a pub called the Fox and Hounds.

The name of the pub was changed to the Bessy Bedlam in 1828 after a famous racehorse.

The pub's license was withdrawn in 1898.

In 1925 the building was occupied  by Lawrence of Arabia whilst he was serving at RAF Cranwell"

https://www.brownspieshop.co.uk/history/  

DB 20 June 2019

"LAWRENCE OF ARABIA 1888 - 1935  

Listed in Akrill's Directory 1857 "Ball, Mary Ann, the Struggler Beer-shop, 19, Westgate"

And in Akrill, Ruddock & Keyworth's Directory 1894 "Thorndyke, G., The Struggler Inn, 15-16, Westgate"

The name is a reference to the public hangings which used to take place nearby at Lincoln Castle.

DB 6 July 2015

Inn sign reflecting the public executions which used to take place from Cobb Hall located on the castle walls nearby.

White's Directory 1856 states "Cobb's Hall, the upper part of which was restored about 20 years ago, and fitted up with a drop for the public execution of criminals. "It is a very curious building of the style of the 14th century, containing two stories of dungeons, vaulted with pointed arches, and furnished with iron rings to chain prisoners to". 

DB 8 August 2019

Located adjacent to the castle's west gate and formerly known as the Cross Keys Inn.

Listed in Kelly's Directory 1919 "Cross Keys, Martin Staunton, 10 Union road, Lincoln"

Listed in Akrill's Directory of the City of Lincoln 1857 as a beer retailer "Barratt, Robert, Cross Keys, 10, Union-road". 

Noted for its selection of cask ales. 

DB 7 August 2020

Listed in Kelly's Directory 1885 "Treaty of Commerce, George Chambers, 173 High street, Lincoln".

DB 18 October 2018

Former Turks Head public house which closed in 2009(?).

Listed in Akrill's Directory 1857 "Wilson, Samuel, Turk's Head, 9, Newport". 

And in Akrill, Ruddock & Keyworth's Directory 1894 "Hagues, Mrs. C. J., Turk's Head Inn, Newport"

DB 6 July 2015

Now a pub with a thriving live music scene, the Tap & Spile in Hungate will be unrecognisable to regulars in this view.

Known for many years as the White Horse, it dates back to at least 1794.

It was completely rebuilt in 1921 by its owners at the time, Hall, Cutlack and Harlock of Ely, whose Ely Ales are prominently advertised in this view prior to reconstruction.

Hall's were bought by Steward & Patteson of Norwich in 1957, later to join the Watney empire.

undated photograph

White Horse Inn after reconstruction and more recently renamed as the Tap & Spile.

Reported in the Lincolnite 29 October 2019 that "A pub in Lincoln popular for its live music has suddenly closed its doors for a second time.

Managers from The Tap & Spile on Hungate told customers that the pub would close at short notice on Monday, October 28.

The pub closed last year, before re-opening again in February".

DB 21 December 2019 

"House, now a public house. Early C16, with C17 additions and early and mid C19 alterations. Restored late C20"

https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1388823 

DB 7 February 2019

Displayed outside the pub.

DB 7 February 2019

Reported in Lincolnshire Life May 2012 that :-

"Today's Ye Olde Crowne is a mock-Tudor building of the late 1930s, designed by architectural firm Traylen & Lenton for James Hole and Co."

https://www.lincolnshirelife.co.uk/posts/view/the-sign-of-the-crowne 

DB 10 August 2019

A view of Ye Olde Crown in, Clasketgate, before its rebuilding in fake "Tudorbethan" style by Traylen & Lenton, architects of Stamford and Grantham, in 1937.

This pub was bought by James Hole and Co. of Newark in 1901;  Hole's were a major brewer in the East Midlands but lost their independence in 1967 to the national conglomerate Courage.

undated photograph

Listed in White's Directory of Lincolnshire 1856

"Barker John Hpy. vict. White Hart"

also

"POST OFFICE at the White Hart. Letters via Wragby"

DB 8 April 2019

The present name of this hostelry is quite recent. It was known as the White Lion for decades and, under this name, was latterly a Batemans pub. It is mentioned as early as 1856 when it was run by William Petty, butcher and victualler.

Jean Howard 20 August 2023

Kelly's Directory of Lincolnshire 1919 lists four public houses :-

Dring Edward, Wheatsheaf P.H

Kirton Jsph. Thos. White Swan inn

Swanwick William, Reindeer P.H

Whittaker Alfred, Royal Oak P.H 

The 1885 edition again lists four public houses :-

Baine Daniel, Swan P.H & carrier

Dring Thomas, Wheatsheaf P.H

Hawkins Edward, White Lion P.H

Kinning Thomas,. Reindeer P.H 

http://www.reindeerlb.co.uk/ 

DB 31 October 2018

Kelly's Directory of Lincolnshire 1919 lists four public houses :-

Dring Edward, Wheatsheaf P.H

Kirton Jsph. Thos. White Swan inn

Swanwick William, Reindeer P.H

Whittaker Alfred, Royal Oak P.H 

The 1885 edition seems to omit the Royal Oak but the 1876 edition lists five public houses Wheatsheaf, Royal Oak, White Lion, Reindeer and Swan.

DB 31 October 2018

Now known as Whittakers but was formerly the Wheatsheaf Inn. 

http://www.whittakersbarandrestaurant.co.uk/about.html

The entry in Kelly's Directory of Lincolnshire 1896 reads

"Dring Mary Jane (Mrs.), Wheatsheaf P.H. & blacksmith

Dring William, jun. blacksmith"

DB 3 November 2018

Former Public House, next to the Royal Oak, now a private home.

Kelly's Directory of Lincolnshire 1919 lists four public houses :-

Dring Edward, Wheatsheaf P.H

Kirton Jsph. Thos. White Swan inn

Swanwick William, Reindeer P.H

Whittaker Alfred, Royal Oak P.H 

The 1885 edition again lists four public houses :-

Baine Daniel, Swan P.H & carrier

Dring Thomas, Wheatsheaf P.H

Hawkins Edward, White Lion P.H

Kinning Thomas,. Reindeer P.H 

The 1876 edition also references the Swan rather than the White Swan. 

DB 31 October 2018

"Steep modern roof. 4 windows, some of 3 lights, mid C19. Flat carriage arch to the left"

https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1063215?section=official-list-entry 

Listed in White's Directory 1872 "Greyhound, William Hodgson (and brewer), 40 Upgate" and in Kelly's Directory 1919 "Wilson Ada (Mrs.); Greyhound inn, 40 Upgate"

DB 30 April 2022 

"Pack Horse Inn dated 1750 on inside of carriage arch"

https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1359884 

Mentioned in Kelly's Directory of Lincolnshire 1885

"Curtis Joseph, Pack Horse P.H. 81 Eastgate"

Victorian "VR" wall post box visible in this image. 

DB 12 September 2018

Former public house located near the former railway station. 

Listed in White's Diectory 1872 "Wellington, Thomas Moncaster, 43 Ramsgate"

DB 30 April 2022

"A low 2-storey late C17 house with steep pantile roof, ? brick covered with roughcast.

Painted legend 'Established 1627'"

https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1147069 

Listed in Kelly's Directory of Lincolnshire 1885

"Stephenson Darius, Wheat Sheaf P.H. 56 Westgate"

DB 7 March 2018 

"C17. Low 2-storey building"

http://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1165866 

Listed in Kelly's Directory of Lincolnshire 1919

"Johnson Jesse, Ye Olde Whyte Swanne P.H. Eastgate"

DB 7 March 2018

Listed in White's Directory of Lincolnshire 1856 :-

"Lucas John, vict. Livesey Arms"

Joseph Livesey, Esq. was lord of the manor at his time.

The pub's website states that it originated in 1792.

http://theliveseyarms.com/about.php  

DB 8 September 2019

The white building in the right foreground was the Black Horse pub then owned by Holes of Newark. It closed some years ago. In the distance can be seen the White Hart which remains open.

Unposted postcard by F. Frith & Co. Ltd 

The Jolly Crispin is the last surviving pub in Lutton.

Mark Acton, 2019 

The Book in Hand Hotel shown here was rebuilt in the 1970s. Only a small bar retains the name.

Undated postcard by Raphael Tuck. 

Listed in Kelly's Directory of Lincolnshire 1919 :-

"Martin Frances Edith (Mrs.), Eagle hotel, Victoria road"

Further information related to the Eagle's history can be found included with that of the Louth Hotel at

https://www.thelouth.co.uk/history-of-the-louth-hotel-mablethorpe/ 

DB 29 June 2019 

At the corner of High Street and Victoria Road.

Advert appearing in Kelly's Directory of Lincolnshire 1913.

Also stated that "Omnibuses from the Book-in-Hand hotel & Louth hotel meet all trains daily during summer months"

Now 2019 has at its core a large public house. Five retail units have been developed facing on to High Street or Victoria Road. Was being advertised for sale with a guide price of £750,000.

See also :-

https://www.thelouth.co.uk/history-of-the-louth-hotel-mablethorpe/ 

Now a "family friendly pub" with a number of retail units.

https://www.thelouth.co.uk/history-of-the-louth-hotel-mablethorpe/ 

DB 29 June 2019

The name of this pub is a reference to Baron Robert de Montalt.

"The first creation of the title was for Roger de Montalt, who was summoned to parliament on 23 June 1295. On his death two years later, the barony became extinct.

The second creation was for Robert de Montalt, who was summoned to parliament on 6 February 1299. He was the younger brother of the first baron of the 1295 creation. On his death thirty years later, the barony became extinct.

He died of his wounds after fighting a duel against Robert de Mablethorpe. (He was the son and heir of Sir William of Mablethorpe, lord of the manor of Mablethorpe, Lincolnshire, which was located on the site of the present Mablethorpe Hall) at Earls Bridge on the outskirts of Mablethorpe Lincolnshire.

Both men died of their wounds. Robert de Montalt was buried at All Saints Church in Maltby le Marsh. He was buried in the chancel; his tomb has an effigy of a cross-legged knight wearing chain mail and surcoat. At his head are two angels by the pillow and at his feet, two lions biting each other"

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Baron_Montalt  

Betty G Tripp comments as follows:

The two men who fought a duel on Earl's bridge did not die on the same night. Sir Robert Malberthorpe died either in Dec. of 1331 or Jan. of 1332. Malberthorpe on 6 Oct. 1331 made two settlements of his property_Feet of Fine CP 25/138/100 no. 37 and FofF CP 25/1/138/100, no 39. On 21 Jan. 1332, and order was given to the escheat to take into the king's hand the lands late of Malberthorp CFR,m.1, p.133.

The building currently (2019) for sale as a "Public House/Development Opportunity".

DB 29 June 2019 

Located near Maltby Windmill on the Main Road (A1104).

Listed in Kelly's Directory of Lincolnshire 1919 :-

"Robinson William, Turk's Head P.H"

DB 29 June 2019

"Public house.

C17, extended C18, altered C20.

Mud and stud, rendered, partially underbuilt in colourwashed brick and painted brick"

https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1215302 

Unfortunately the pub had closed and there was a for sale sign outside. 

DB 16 February 2019

"The Grade II listed Royal Oak public house has a datestone of 1473, but is believed to date from the 17th century, with 18th- and 20th-century additions"

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mareham_le_Fen 

DB 16 February 2019

Listed in Kelly's Directory of Lincolnshire 1919 :-

"Pridmore Robert, Bull htl. Market pl"

but origins go back to early C17.

https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1165389 

DB 7 September 2019

"Hotel. 1802, with minor C20 alterations"

https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1062641 

The New Inn was renamed as 'The Deeping Stage' in 1975.

DB 7 September 2019

Viewed from Town Bridge over the River Welland. 

"Originally used as stabling and a hayloft before being extended and converted into a wine bar by a former owner in 1990"

https://www.stamfordmercury.co.uk/news/plan-for-empty-old-coach-house-pub-in-market-deeping-to-be-flats-9062696/ 

Building is currently standing empty.

DB 7 September 2019

"Public house. Late C18, altered C20"

https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1165234 

White's Directory of Lincolnshire 1856 lists 12 inns & taverns :-

Black Horse, John Motterham

Bull Inn, Wm. Chapman

George Inn, Thomas Woods

King's Head, Thomas Pridmore

New Inn, Jane Barber

Odd Fellows' Arms, John Russell

Queen's Arms, Thomas Measures

Red Lion, Wm. Mason

Vine, Wm. Algar

Wheat Sheaf, Robert Parker

Wheel, John Creet

White Horse, Andrew Jackson

DB 7 September 2019

"Public house. Late C18, with C20 alterations"

https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1062663 

DB 7 September 2019

"Early 19C. Painted brick"

https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1309154 

Listed in White's Directory of Lincolnshire 1856

"Gordon Arms, Jph. Blakoe"

DB 8 April 2019 

Kelly's Directory of Lincolnshire 1919 states :-

"Massam George Hardy, Aston Arms commercial hotel, lessee of tolls & farmer; good stabling & carriage accommodation; billiards, Market place"

DB 8 April 2019

"Late 18C and 19C brick painted public house 2 storey with pantile roof"

https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1063449 

White's Directory of Lincolnshire lists 10 Inns and Taverns in the town :-

Aston Arms, Northing Dixon Lister

George Tavern, Wm. Parker

Gordon Arms, Jph. Blakoe

Greyhound, James Scott

King's Head, Benjamin Draper

Railway Hotel, Joseph Marriott

Red Lion, John Twigg

Swan, Edward Ingilby

White Hart,Wm.Goodson(posting)

White Lion, Charles York

There were also 5 beerhouses. 

DB 8 April 2019

Presumably this is the Swan listed in White's Directory of Lincolnshire 1856 :-

"Swan, Edward Ingilby" 

DB 8 April 2019

The Thorold Arms in Marston, Lincolnshire used to be a pub, shop, restaurant and bed & breakfast, before closing its doors in July 2015.

Good news that sufficient funds appear to have been raised to purchase and reopen the pub as a community venture.

https://save.thethoroldarms.co.uk  

The Thorold family are Lords of the Manor and first came to Marston in mid C14.

DB 23 July 2018

There is no mention of The Royal Oak in Kelly's Directory of Lincolnshire 1876 however the following are mentioned :-

Chas Auckland - Chaplin Arms & Farmer
William Caudron - Beer Retailer
Charles Falkinder - Red Lion

In Kelly's 1930 Directory:

Joseph Guymer - Red Lion
Thomas Sleaford - beer retailer
(no mention of Chaplin Arms, nor Royal Oak)

DB 5 April 2018

Kings Arms Inn shown on Ordnance Survey 6" map published 1888.

Thomas Kent "King's Arms, Witham bank" listed as a commercial resident in Kelly's Directory of Lincolnshire 1876.

In Kelly's 1930 Directory Harry Green is recorded as the licencee at the King's Arms.

DB 5 April 2018

On the corner of High Street and Stow Park Road. 

"a tastefully re-furbished 18th Century Grade II listed former coaching inn"

https://www.blackswanguesthouse.co.uk 

"House with attached barn to rear. Late C18, mid C19"

https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1146594 

DB 23 April 2019

Two public houses listed in Kelly's Directory of Lincolnshire 1919 :-

Daff Joseph, Ingleby Arms P.H

Smith John W. White Swan P.H

The same two public houses are mentioned in White's Directory of 1856 :-

Butler James, vict. Ingilby Arms 

Aukland Wm. vict. White Swan

The White Swan was a little further north along High Street but has been demolished.

DB 5 March 2019 

Detail of the pub sign.

DB 5 March 2019

White's Directory of Lincolnshire 1856 lists two public houses in the village :-

Drewry George, vict. Horn Inn

Mason Thomast vict. Crown

DB 27 March 2019

"John Wesley was known to preach in Messingham, possibly at the site of the Green Tree public house"

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Messingham 

Not mentioned in Kelly's Directory of Lincolnshire 1919 but is mentioned in the 1937 Directory but as a beer retailer only.

DB 27 March 2019

"The Bass Brewery was founded in 1777 by William Bass in Burton-upon-Trent, England.

The main brand was Bass Pale Ale, once the highest-selling beer in the UK.

By 1877, Bass had become the largest brewery in the world, with an annual output of one million barrels.

Its pale ale was exported throughout the British Empire, and the company's distinctive red triangle became the UK's first registered trade mark"

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bass_Brewery 

DB 27 March 2019

Kelly's Directory of Lincolnshire 1919 lists two public houses in the village :-

Brown Charles William, Horn inn 

Wood Walter, Crown inn

Also

Chappell Elizabeth (Mrs.), beer retlr

DB 27 March 2019

Not listed in White's Directory of Lincolnshire 1856, or Kelly's Directories of 1919 or 1937.

Previously known as The Scarf & Goggles?

DB 7 June 2018

Name derived from the Earl of Londesborough who is mentioned in Kelly's Directory of Lincolnshire 1937 as being lord of the manor.

Listed in 1937 as "Londesborough Arms P.H. (Fredk. W. Quincey)"

DB 7 June 2018

"Public House. Early C19"

https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1061909 

Kelly's Directory 1919 has a listing "Star & Garter Family & Commercial Hotel (Ernest James)"

DB 19 March 2020

"Public House. Late C18"

https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1061946 

White's Directory of Lincolnshire 1856 lists :-

"Bell Charles, vict. White Hart"

Also listed were :-

Grantham Peter, vict. Star & Garter

Wilkinson Fras. vict. Oat Sheaf (Metheringham Fen) 

& 4 beer houses. 

DB 22 April 2019

These two pubs on the A15 have both closed - the Lord Nelson in 2013 & the Kings Head in 2007. A Co-op store now sits on the site of the former.

A postcard sent in 1980 

Listed in White's Directory of Lincolnshire 1856 "Clark Edward, vict. Five Bells"

Also listed were "Andrew James, vict. King's Head" & "Stokes Samuel, vict. Lord Nelson"

DB 20 August 2020

Listed in Kelly's Directory 1930 "Robinson Sarah Ann (Mrs.), Crooked Billet P.H

Also "Thonock Lodge of R.A.O.B. held at Crooked Billet PH"

Pictured shortly after closure. 

DB 18 June 2019

Listed in White's Directory of Lincolnshire 1856 :-

"Hancock Wm. vict. Ship Inn"

Also listed were

Gibson Benjamin, beerhouse

Hather George, vict., Dog & Duck

Moate Fras. vict. Crooked Billet 

DB 18 June 2019

"Inn, now public house. Late C18, early and late C19, C20"

https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1147422 

DB 28 April 2019

"Standing near the Green is the Black Horse Inn being the site of the one time Poor House for the village and occupied as such in 1777.

The present building dates from 1827"

https://parishes.lincolnshire.gov.uk/Nettleham/section.asp?docId=52168 

DB 12 August 2019

Listed in Kelly's Directory of Lincolnshire 1919 :-

"Nicholson Betsy (Mrs.), Brown Cow P.H"

and shown in the same position on 25 inch OS map published 1906.

Presumably a rebuild as the building doesn't appear to be as old as these earlier references.

Now closed and being offered for sale with an asking price of £345,000.

DB 8 April 2019 

"Public house. Late C17 with major C18 alterations and refronting"

https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1064114 

"The Plough Inn is another fine old building dating from the late 17th Century.

It was one of the regular meeting places for the Nettleham Manor Court after the closure of the Bishop's Palace"

http://parishes.lincolnshire.gov.uk/Nettleham/section.asp?docId=52168 

DB 12 August 2019

"Former court house now public house. c.1730 with C20 alterations"

https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1165885 

"It was built in 1722 as a private house for Gentleman John Smith and became licensed in 1793.

It was the home of Nettleham Manor Court and also a gaol for many years.

During alterations in the 1950's a particular bulge in a wall was discovered to be a perfectly formed bread oven.

A central venetian window in the first floor is an outstanding piece of 18th Century architecture"

http://parishes.lincolnshire.gov.uk/Nettleham/section.asp?docId=52168 

DB 12 August 2019

The Wheat Sheaf Inn on Drainside survived into the 21st century but has now been converted into housing.

Undated postcard by Raphael Tuck 

The Globe Inn is one of three public houses in New Bolingbroke mentioned as early as 1826. It is conveniently placed next to the canal basin.

The pub was operated by Soulby's who had a large brewery behind the pub.

Note the steps up to the doorway to a raised floor within and allowing for a cellar beneath. On the fen, cellars could soon accumulate ground water.

The pub closed about 1951 and John H Rundle established a foundry, the Globe Foundry, in the brewery buildings.

The single storey addition to the left of the pub served as a butcher's shop for many years. It is on the northern, that is, the cooler, side of the main building.

Jean Howard, April 2023

The Duchy of Lancaster Arms is one of three public houses mentioned as early as 1826. It is immediately next to the Town Hall on the west side of the main road.

The pub was owned by the Duchy of Lancaster until 1918 and subsequently by Soulby, Sons & Winch brewery. Latterly known as the Lancaster Arms, it closed in 1952.

Jean Howard, April 2023

‘Robin Hood House’ was the Robin Hood & Little John pub, the last hostelry to survive in New Bolingbroke.

To the right of camera there was once a fish and chip shop which burned down.

Jean Howard, January 2024

In theis view along the main road through New Bolingbroke (present B1183) the Globe public house is on the right with Soulby's brewery alongside.

undated postcard

Recorded in White's Directory 1856 "Swan Harr. vict. and shopr. Red Lion" and in 1872 "Swann Mrs Harriet, victualler, Lion"

DB 24 February 2022 

Kelly's Directory of Lincolnshire 1876 states that George Massam was landlord.

Reference is also made to another public house called the "Cross Keys".

Village additionally had a brewer & maltster.

DB 20 May 2018

The Fleece Inn closed in 2015. At the time of this image (1930s) it was owned by Hewitts of Grimsby which itself closed in 1968.

Undated postcard by Raphael Tuck 

ATZ&H Inn (previously motel) and the Old Coach Tandoori.

Western half of the building marked as a public house on the OS 25 inch map published 1889 with the eastern half not yet built.

Plough Inn immediately adjacent to the east.

DB 25 June 2020

On the outskirts of Billinghay but in the parish of Kyme.

As Kelly's Directory of Lincolnshire 1905 puts it "A small stream, called the Skirth, sometimes navigable, and dividing North Kyme from Billinghay, passes through the parish, which is also traversed by the old Roman Car dyke"

Listed in Kelly's Directory of Lincolnshire 1905 "Smith Joseph, Coach & Horses P.H. & farmer"

Signboard recently removed as witness the cones in the foreground - for sale when this image was taken with offers over £300,000 requested. 

DB 25 June 2020 

Kelly's Directory of Lincolnshire 1919 has an entry "Skelton Fredk. James, Plough inn"

White's Directory 1872 has "Watson Richard, farmer and victualler, Plough"

DB 25 June 2020

The Grade II listed Old Black Bull was built c.1731 & served as a coaching inn. It lies on Lobthorpe Lane just off the A1.

Tom Cribb, the champion bareknuckle boxer of England, stayed there in September 1811 before his fight with the American Tom Molineaux at Thistleton Gap.

Mark Acton 

In Kelly's Directory of Lincolnshire 1919 the following public houses are mentioned :-

Cox James, Plough inn

Gostick Albert, Fox & Hounds P.H. Newark road

Wilcockson Ibberson Jn. Harrow inn

and in 1885 :- 

Berridge William, Harrow inn

Debus Philip, Plough inn

also

Robinson John, beer retailer 

DB 19 April 2018

In a 2018 report LincolnshireLive stated that the pub was 55 years old meaning that it would date from 1963.

Located on Lincoln Road, North Hykeham. 

DB 12 June 2020

"The Green Man" public house has recently changed names and was previously known as "St Vincent Arms". Viscount St. Vincent was lord of the manor.

The 25 inch Ordnance Survey map published in 1905 gives the name as "Fox & Hounds".

Further back Kelly's 1876 Directory of Lincolnshire has it as "The Sportsman".

DB 26 May 2018

The Black Horse is mentioned in Kelly's Directory of Lincolnshire 1885

"Green John, Black Horse P.H. & grocer"

and in 1919

"Cooper Wm. Henry, Black Horse P.H"

At these dates a second public house called the "Duke's Head" was also listed.

DB 26 October 2018

Looking towards the village center.

DB 26 October 2018

Listed in Kelly's Directory of Lincolnshire 1919

"Stothard Jeannie (Mrs.), Fox & Hounds P.H. & overseer"

Also in White's Directory 1856 

"Todd Geo. vict. Fox and Hounds"

DB 2 March 2020 

Directories first mention the Red Lion in 1849 when it was run by William Rhoades. It has had numerous landlords; those traced include: Robert Bush 1852; Richard Betts 1861/3; William Wildman 1870; Newton Anderson 1872; James Croft 1876; John S Croft 1882; Mrs Mary Croft 1892/6; Richard D Wilson 1905-1928; Jack Harlow 1937.

It seems that the Red Lion wasn’t always the only pub: in 1842 the Three Tuns was operated by Wright Butler; the King’s Head was run by William Soulby in 1922 and by Albert P Thompson in 1937.

Jean Howard 24 February 2024

A date stone reads "1864" together with the initials "TW" for Sir Thomas Whichcote who was lord of the manor and principal landowner in the parish.

Kelly's Directory of Lincolnshire 1885 has an entry "Singleton John, Whichcote Arms P.H. & farmer"

Whichcote Arms website states that the building to the rear was originally the brew house.

DB 8 August 2020

Sir Thomas Whichcote's coat of arms on the front face of the building.

Sir Thomas Whichcote bart. D.L. of Aswarby, was lord of the manor, principal landowner and built the Whichcote Arms (on the site of the former Coach & Horses?) in 1864. 

DB 8 August 2020

Modern sign board with a coloured version of Sir Thomas Whichcote's coat of arms.

DB 8 August 2020

Listed in Kelly's Directory of Lincolnshire 1919 :-

"Cobb Thomas H. Crooked Billet inn"

White's Directory of Lincolnshire 1856 lists 4 inns & taverns :-

Crooked Billet, Harriet Cawthorn

Neptune, Thomas Sampson

Red Lion, John Humfries

White Hart, Edward Briggs 

DB 21 August 2018

Listed in Kelly's Directory of Lincolnshire 1919 "Guest George W. White Hart P.H"

White's Directory of Lincolnshire 1856 lists 4 inns & taverns :-

Crooked Billet, Harriet Cawthorn

Neptune, Thomas Sampson

Red Lion, John Humfries

White Hart, Edward Briggs

DB 21 August 2018

Listed in Kelly's Directory 1885 "Johnson Albert, Red Lion P.H" and in 1919 "Wilson George, Red Lion P.H" and in 1930 "Red Lion Hotel (Geo. Leverton)".

Comment in White's Directory 1872 of an ancient monastery and that "Many human bones have been dug up in the parish, especially in 1826, when the foundations of the Red Lion Inn were excavated, and even so recently as 1871, many skulls were met with in sinking a well"

DB 4 September 2022

Both Old & New Ship Inns listed in Kelly's Directory of Lincolnshire 1919 :-

Brittain John, agricultural machine owner, & Old Ship inn

Brittain William, New Ship inn

On the map both inns seem to have located next door to one another. 

DB 2 June 2020

Being offered for sale with an asking price of £350,000

"This substantial refurbished Public House with Function Room and Living Accommodation above, has been refurbished to a high standard and whilst not currently trading, is fully equipped and ready for immediate occupation"

https://www.rightmove.co.uk/commercial-property-for-sale/property-60259929.html 

Kelly's Directory of Lincolnshire 1919 lists two public houses

Easton Mrs. Sloop inn &

Hather Ann (Mrs.), Chequers P .H 

DB 14 February 2019

Former Red Cow public house. Signage currently states "The Curry Inn Licensed Restaurant & Take-Away".

The Post Office Directory 1868 has "Sindall Thomas William, Red Cow". Kelly's Directory 1930 has "Hempsall Wm. Red Cow P.H".

DB 18 August 2024

Unfortunately the White Hart, 7 Town Drove, seems to have closed as of April 2024.

https://www1.camra.org.uk/pubs/white-hart-quadring-168013 

https://sites.google.com/view/doningtonillustrated/quadring/quadring-pubs-inns/white-hart 

DB 18 August 2024

"The Red Lion Hotel coaching inn on the village green dates from the 17th century"

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Redbourne 

DB 11 November 2023

A second view of the Red Lion.

White's Directory 1872 has "Osgodby Thomas, victualler, Red Lion commercial hotel"

Kelly's Directory 1913 has "Beel John Henry, Red Lion hotel"

DB 11 November 2023

Kelly's Directory 1930 lists only the Chequers Inn which closed 1974 although there is mention of a beer retailer "Start Chas. beer retlr". 

"Mention of an alehouse in the village occurs from 1796 when an annual application for recognisance is made and by 1823 this takes the name of The Chequers ... 

Until 1974 there were two public houses in the village, The Chequers and The Fox and Hounds"

http://www.reephamheritage.org/new-page-2  

DB 30 July 2022

Listed in Kelly's Directory of Lincolnshire 1919

"Shaw Fredk. Red Lion P.H. farmer"

and in 1885

"Cole Robert, Red Lion P.H" 

Also listed in White's Directory of 1856

"Stennett Wm. vict. Red Lion"

DB 16 February 2019

A second view of the Red Lion.

DB 16 February 2019

Listed in Kelly's Directory of Lincolnshire 1919 "Palmer Arthur, Bull inn"

And in White's Directory 1856 "Hind Robert, machine and drill owner, and vict., Bull"

DB 31 August 2020

Former Fox's Brush public house, more recently known as The Ropsley Fox, which closed in 2012.

Listed in White's Directory 1872 "Hodson Hugh, vict. Fox's Brush"

Kelly's Directory 1905 has "Harvey Wm. Hy. Fox's Brush P.H"

DB 2020

"There is now one village public house: The Green Man, The Ropsley Fox closed down in 2012.

Previous pubs included The Peacock"

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ropsley 

Listed in White's Directory 1872 "Green William, jun., vict., Green Man, assesr. & highway surveyor"

Kelly's Directory in 1905 has "Turner John Miller, Green Man P.H" and in 1930 "Gardner Albert Hy. Green Man P.H" 

DB 6 August 2018

Peacock Farmhouse formerly the Peacock Inn birthplace of Richard Foxe.

"Richard Foxe (sometimes Richard Fox) (c. 1448 - 5 October 1528) was an English churchman, successively Bishop of Exeter, Bath and Wells, Durham, and Winchester, Lord Privy Seal, and founder of Corpus Christi College, Oxford"

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Richard_Foxe  

Kelly's Directory 1905 has "Abbott Elizabeth (Mrs.), Peacock P .H. & farmer".

DB 6 August 2018

White's Directory of Lincolnshire 1856 lists :-

Prince Mrs My. vict. Black Bull 

and in 1919 Kelly's Directory of Lincolnshire lists :-

Spratt William, Black Bull P.H

DB 23 February 2019

Listed in Kelly's Directory of Lincolnshire 1919 :-

"Roe Albert Henry, Red Lion P.H. High street"

and in 1885 

"Thorpe Mary Ann (Mrs.), Red Lion P.H" 

DB 21 August 2019

White's Directory of Lincolnshire 1856 lists :-

Baldock Walter, butcher and vict., Shoulder of Mutton

Prince Mrs My. vict. Black Bull 

Smith Wm. vict. Red Lion

DB 21 August 2019

Detail of Inn signboard.

"Circa 18th Century" 

DB 21 August 2019