Leeds lost pubs

Si · Post by Si » Sun 21 Mar, 2010 5:19 pm

Thanks Ian. Very puzzling - if, as the Wetherspoon's spokesman said, they have no definite opening/continuation-of-work date, and only "remedial work" has so far taken place, why do the very professional-looking banners on the fence say, "opening April 2010?" Someone told the printers to put that date on it...

iansmithofotley · Post by **iansmithofotley** » Mon 22 Mar, 2010 4:31 pm

Hi Si,There is more news here:http://www.wharfedaleobserver.co.uk/new ... ey_pub/Ian

Si · Post by Si » Mon 22 Mar, 2010 4:53 pm

Thanks Ian. So, June 25th? We shall see...I sincerely hope that Wetherspoon's interior-designer takes into account the pub's history, as Blakey has noted in the past. However, at best, I'm expecting the usual tat, and at worst, bowling paraphenalia.

drapesy · Post by **drapesy** » Fri 26 Mar, 2010 10:56 am

The 'Tut and Shive'/Robin Hood in Yeadon is closed again.- big shutter door on and 'all items of value have been removed' stickers on windows.

drapesy · Post by **drapesy** » Sat 27 Mar, 2010 10:24 pm

The New Inn at Guiseley, a fine old pub, has the metal shutters up.

BLAKEY · Post by **BLAKEY** » Sun 28 Mar, 2010 12:42 am

drapesy wrote: The New Inn at Guiseley, a fine old pub, has the metal shutters up. Isn't that the one which, in the happy 50s and 60s, enjoyed the magnificent nickname "The House of the Swinging ****" ?? On a family site like this I couldn't possibly publish the nickname in full. I know there are two pubs close to each other in The Green, so have I got the right one ??

Lilysmum · Post by **Lilysmum** » Sun 28 Mar, 2010 8:38 pm

BLAKEY wrote: drapesy wrote: The New Inn at Guiseley, a fine old pub, has the metal shutters up. Isn't that the one which, in the happy 50s and 60s, enjoyed the magnificent nickname "The House of the Swinging ****" ?? On a family site like this I couldn't possibly publish the nickname in full. I know there are two pubs close to each other in The Green, so have I got the right one ?? No Blakey, the Red Lion across the road had the nickname you refer to, or just "swingers" for short, due to an over enthusiastic lady piano player who liked to wear dresses with a plunging neckline

BigSteveF · Post by **BigSteveF** » Mon 29 Mar, 2010 3:06 am

drapesy wrote: The Marquis of Granby, Eastgate. A great pub and one that filled my life for quite a few years, The Cherry Tree Band, Penny Arcade, Hotfoot Gale, Six Five Special also known as Billy Dean and the Blue Cats,Bona Coleno and hosts of comedians and strippers etc, anyone with memories are welcome to email me.

BLAKEY · Post by **BLAKEY** » Mon 29 Mar, 2010 9:11 am

Lilysmum wrote: BLAKEY wrote: drapesy wrote: The New Inn at Guiseley, a fine old pub, has the metal shutters up. Isn't that the one which, in the happy 50s and 60s, enjoyed the magnificent nickname "The House of the Swinging ****" ?? On a family site like this I couldn't possibly publish the nickname in full. I know there are two pubs close to each other in The Green, so have I got the right one ?? No Blakey, the Red Lion across the road had the nickname you refer to, or just "swingers" for short, due to an over enthusiastic lady piano player who liked to wear dresses with a plunging neckline Thank you indeed Lilysmum for that concise and VERY accurate clarification . I remember the pianist very well for her wonderful playing if nothing else I believe she was the landlady and was quite old even in the 1960s. After a horrendoius snowy Winter drive to Scotland and back one night a friend and I called in and found we were the only customers. I seem to remember that she had white make up and a bit of lipstick "thrown on" as long as it was somewhere near the target. As soon as she served us she went to the piano and gave us a wonderful mini concert which included the Tritsch Tratsch Polka beautifully played at a speed which I'm sure has never been equalled before or since - and not a sheet of music anywhere. A wonderful character.Sorry to digress folks - now back to the sad closure of the New Inn.

Leeds-lad · Post by **Leeds-lad** » Mon 29 Mar, 2010 2:49 pm

BigSteveF wrote: drapesy wrote: The Marquis of Granby, Eastgate. A great pub and one that filled my life for quite a few years, The Cherry Tree Band, Penny Arcade, Hotfoot Gale, Six Five Special also known as Billy Dean and the Blue Cats,Bona Coleno and hosts of comedians and strippers etc, anyone with memories are welcome to email me. Hi Big Steve,your mention of Bonar Colleano reminded me of some great nights out following this amazing character around theWorking Mens Clubs of Yorkshire.His rendition of Jesus Christ Superstar was truly awesome,Mick Gale used to have to stop in andhave his piano lessons whilst we were all playing footie,needless to say we never got anywhere and he had the last laugh.Do you remember Steve S------ and Brad used to be in Rockabilly Rebels?Iused to have a couple of singles of theirs.There used to be another good band mainly lads from Cow Close/Farnley who used to do a great rendition of I Don't Like Mondays but can't remember their name.Big Sam B---- used to play lead he's doing DJ/Karaoke now