Leeds lost pubs

Phill_dvsn · Post by **Phill_dvsn** » Thu 12 May, 2011 9:59 am

BLAKEY wrote: Phill_dvsn wrote: I can remember it being closed as far back as 2005. Does anyone recall when it closed, or if there are any pubs closed longer than the Crown. It looks a nice building, and it would be a shame to loose that one. I'm pretty sure Phill that its been closed a heck of a lot longer than 2005. I joined South Yorkshire buses (later Arriva) at Pontefract in November 1987 and retired in May 2001. Naturally we drove past it very frequently on our way up Crown Point Road and I think I would "risk a shilling" on it being closed even in 1987. If this is not the case - would be fascinating to find out - it was certainly long closed by 2001. Oh blimey. I hadn't realised it was closed as long as that. If what you say is correct, then without a doubt that's the longest closed pub in Leeds, and quite possible the U.K. It would be good to find out for sure the closing dates. I've found a photo of it in 1999. It looks to be still open then. http://www.leodis.org/display.aspx?reso ... FULLCheers Blakey

kango · Post by **kango** » Thu 12 May, 2011 12:25 pm

In the planning applications section of todays YEP, an application fromPunch Taverns , for the demolition of the Pack Horse on Gelderd Rd has been submitted.

raveydavey · Post by **raveydavey** » Thu 12 May, 2011 9:09 pm

Phill_dvsn wrote: I'm just wondering which pub holds the record for being the longest closed pub in Leeds? By my reckoning it has to be the Crown Hotel on Hunslet Road. I can remember it being closed as far back as 2005. Does anyone recall when it closed, or if there are any pubs closed longer than the Crown. It looks a nice building, and it would be a shame to loose that one. With the planned redevelopment of the area, following the demolition of YCL (and the imminent departure of Tetleys...), it would make an ideal addition to the Leeds Brewery stable, don't you think?Within walking distance of 4 of their other pubs and the site is soon to be slap bang in the middle of a new residential development. They could do great things with it, like they did with the Midnight Bell. Then they just need to buy The Mulberry and it makes it walking distance to the Garden Gate!

Phill_dvsn · Post by **Phill_dvsn** » Thu 12 May, 2011 9:15 pm

raveydavey wrote: Phill_dvsn wrote: I'm just wondering which pub holds the record for being the longest closed pub in Leeds? By my reckoning it has to be the Crown Hotel on Hunslet Road. I can remember it being closed as far back as 2005. Does anyone recall when it closed, or if there are any pubs closed longer than the Crown. It looks a nice building, and it would be a shame to loose that one. With the planned redevelopment of the area, following the demolition of YCL (and the imminent departure of Tetleys...), it would make an ideal addition to the Leeds Brewery stable, don't you think?Within walking distance of 4 of their other pubs and the site is soon to be slap bang in the middle of a new residential development. They could do great things with it, like they did with the Midnight Bell. Then they just need to buy The Mulberry and it makes it walking distance to the Garden Gate! That sounds a great idea Ravey, and a pub crawl to equal the legendary Fisherman's Hut, Black Dog and Waterloo Jolly

Leodian · Post by **Leodian** » Thu 12 May, 2011 9:44 pm

The expression "pub crawl" always makes me smile. It's a walk at the start but it can soon turn into a crawl.

Phill_dvsn · Post by **Phill_dvsn** » Thu 12 May, 2011 9:49 pm

Leodian wrote: The expression "pub crawl" always makes me smile. It's a walk at the start but it can soon turn into a crawl. These days there are so few pubs open you'd be crawling of thirst before you get to the next one

Leodian · Post by **Leodian** » Thu 12 May, 2011 10:00 pm

Phill_dvsn wrote: Leodian wrote: The expression "pub crawl" always makes me smile. It's a walk at the start but it can soon turn into a crawl. These days there are so few pubs open you'd be crawling of thirst before you get to the next one True, so very true.

BLAKEY · Post by **BLAKEY** » Thu 12 May, 2011 10:54 pm

Phill_dvsn wrote: [Oh blimey. I hadn't realised it was closed as long as that. If what you say is correct, then without a doubt that's the longest closed pub in Leeds, and quite possible the U.K. It would be good to find out for sure the closing dates. I've found a photo of it in 1999. It looks to be still open then. http://www.leodis.org/display.aspx?reso ... FULLCheers Blakey Oh dear Phill - it looks as if I've been way out there then - as you say, it certainly appears open in 1999, and if that's the case then perhaps it closed and was boarded up around 2000.

Cardiarms · Post by **Cardiarms** » Thu 12 May, 2011 11:04 pm

IIRC out the back there's some outbuildings and the floors are paved with sheets of slates from some of the original brewery squares.

drapesy · Post by **drapesy** » Sat 14 May, 2011 10:45 pm

The Golden Lion in Armley has been closed a heck of a long time too, not sure whether longer than the Crown though.the spotted cow in holbeck must be contender tooon an unrelated note, The 'Bracken Fox' in Scarcroft has had a refurb and reverted to its original (and better i think) name of the 'New Inn'