Leeds lost pubs

Si · Post by Si » Mon 25 Jan, 2010 10:13 am

Lilysmum wrote: Si wrote: Lilysmum wrote: Lilysmum wrote: Just driven past the Bowling Green in Otley and someone has attached a large banner to the wire fence around the place saying words to the effect"The people of Otley would like to congratulate Wetherspoon's on leaving what was once a landmark pub to fall into a state of dereliction over the last 3 and a half years" I didn't get chance to read the rest as I was in moving traffic but it seemed 2 be a scathing attack on Wetherspoon's.As it's the Victorian fayre tonight in Otley and the place will be packed I wonder if it will be left there? It's in this weeks Wharfedale Observer that work is to start this month on the Bowling Green pub and it's due to open in March. Don't hold yer breath! The wire fence round the Bowling Green has been replaced by a big chipboard surround, so is work starting or is it just to give that appearance? It's a graffiti artist's(and I use that term loosely!!!)dream come true! Work has started on The Bowling Green - at last! Scaffolding has appeared around it, and there are skips full of rubbish behind the pleasing-to-the-eye chipboard fence. No graffiti - yet!

stutterdog · Post by **stutterdog** » Mon 25 Jan, 2010 6:50 pm

Lilysmum wrote: Si wrote: Lilysmum wrote: Lilysmum wrote: Just driven past the Bowling Green in Otley and someone has attached a large banner to the wire fence around the place saying words to the effect"The people of Otley would like to congratulate Wetherspoon's on leaving what was once a landmark pub to fall into a state of dereliction over the last 3 and a half years" I didn't get chance to read the rest as I was in moving traffic but it seemed 2 be a scathing attack on Wetherspoon's.As it's the Victorian fayre tonight in Otley and the place will be packed I wonder if it will be left there? It's in this weeks Wharfedale Observer that work is to start this month on the Bowling Green pub and it's due to open in March. Don't hold yer breath! The wire fence round the Bowling Green has been replaced by a big chipboard surround, so is work starting or is it just to give that appearance? It's a graffiti artist's(and I use that term loosely!!!)dream come true! T'would be a p*** artist's dream came true if the pub opened!LOL

raveydavey · Post by **raveydavey** » Mon 25 Jan, 2010 8:43 pm

Uno Hoo wrote: The ghost of Lord Nelson walks into his eponymous pub in Armley after it's become an Indian restaurant, and orders a curry. When it arrives, the waiter notices that Nelson scrutinises the food carefully, even pulling out his telescope to get a closer look.'Is everything alright, sir?' asks the waiter.'I see no chips!' says Nelson. That is so bad it's good

drapesy · Post by **drapesy** » Mon 25 Jan, 2010 9:23 pm

There wasn't much sign of life at the Traveller's at Stanningley on sunday night. The Highland has been shut for months, but I see the dreaded shutters have gone up - this is a real shame the Highland, along with the Albion and City of Mabgate were real 'gems' amongst Leeds pubs I always thought.

yorkshire lass · Post by **yorkshire lass** » Tue 26 Jan, 2010 11:09 am

Hello all, Does anyone know what happened to the Regent St Hotel cnr Skinner Lane and Regent Street ? I lived there when I was a young un, the brewery was next door I think.I do remember there was a fire on the 3rd floor possibly 1960-61, as I was rescued by a fireman [thrown over his shoulder and down the ladder we went], alls well that ends well, I'm still kicking I took photos in 1992 when I was visiting rellys, but not been back home since and can't find it doing a search.On the other side of Skinner Lane there was a culvert of sorts [maybe a canal] 'cos I wasnt allowed to play there supposedly !Just a bit off topic, Is Lovell Rd school still there top of Skinner Lane over road with lolly pop lady, sweet shop on corner and go a bit further up that road and there was the school ?Also is the cinema still inside the entrance to the Train Staition, [News Theatre ]?Love all your threads , wish I was a bit closer to explore everything.yorkshire lass.

Hazman · Post by **Hazman** » Thu 28 Jan, 2010 4:01 pm

drapesy wrote: There wasn't much sign of life at the Traveller's at Stanningley on sunday night. The Highland has been shut for months, but I see the dreaded shutters have gone up - this is a real shame the Highland, along with the Albion and City of Mabgate were real 'gems' amongst Leeds pubs I always thought. On the subject of the Albion on Armley Road, passed this morning and now Its future does look uncertain as a for sale sign has gone up.

Leeds-lad · Post by **Leeds-lad** » Thu 28 Jan, 2010 5:48 pm

Hi yorkshire lass was in Port Macquarie 3 years ago on holiday beautiful part of the Country.

drapesy · Post by **drapesy** » Fri 29 Jan, 2010 9:16 am

yorkshire lass wrote: Hello all, Does anyone know what happened to the Regent St Hotel cnr Skinner Lane and Regent Street ? I lived there when I was a young un, the brewery was next door I think.I do remember there was a fire on the 3rd floor possibly 1960-61, as I was rescued by a fireman [thrown over his shoulder and down the ladder we went], alls well that ends well, I'm still kicking I took photos in 1992 when I was visiting rellys, but not been back home since and can't find it doing a search.On the other side of Skinner Lane there was a culvert of sorts [maybe a canal] 'cos I wasnt allowed to play there supposedly !Just a bit off topic, Is Lovell Rd school still there top of Skinner Lane over road with lolly pop lady, sweet shop on corner and go a bit further up that road and there was the school ?Also is the cinema still inside the entrance to the Train Staition, [News Theatre ]?Love all your threads , wish I was a bit closer to explore everything.yorkshire lass. The Regent's still there (the sign outside now calls it "Maguires at the Regent" whatever that's supposed to mean) - but not much else that you mention

Post by **tyke bhoy** » Fri 29 Jan, 2010 11:17 am

Maguires indicates it is an Irish themed pub (probably a chain). Its also home to "Wim the Tim" the Leeds branch of CSC

drapesy · Post by **drapesy** » Fri 29 Jan, 2010 11:43 pm

tyke bhoy wrote: Maguires indicates it is an Irish themed pub (probably a chain). Its also home to "Wim the Tim" the Leeds branch of CSC Well thats the silly thing really - you see the Regent is , and has been for many years, an Irish pub - not an Irish themed pub - if you know what i mean.It loks like the Woodlands in Rothwell is closed again. Anyone know if the Royal Oak on Kirkgate is open again?