Leeds lost pubs

drapesy · Post by **drapesy** » Fri 11 May, 2007 4:04 pm

The old Fforde Grene - an iconic Leeds pub for many years. When it opened it was the pride of Melbourne's estate - in a great location near busy streets and shops and between 2 cinemas. Many of my generation will remember it as a venue for live music. sadly it fell on very ropey times and after one police raid too many was closed down.

drapesy · Post by **drapesy** » Fri 11 May, 2007 4:07 pm

I've no idea why its now called 'Din Buildings'

drapesy · Post by **drapesy** » Fri 11 May, 2007 4:10 pm

Hmm...

drapesy · Post by **drapesy** » Fri 11 May, 2007 4:14 pm

Talking of Melbourne - please see new thread on the Signs and Symbols forum.

drapesy · Post by **drapesy** » Sun 13 May, 2007 11:33 pm

The Golden Lion in Armley. Always referred to as the 'Golden' (rather than the 'Lion') by locals for some reason. Now in a parlous state - it looks unlikely ever to reopen.

drapesy · Post by **drapesy** » Sun 13 May, 2007 11:37 pm

Looks like the car parks full...

drapesy · Post by **drapesy** » Sun 13 May, 2007 11:43 pm

The former 'Marquis of Lorne' - nicknamed 'Johnny Benn's'It was briefly a real ale pub(with excellent ale as I recall) called the ' Beer Exchange' Perhaps its not dead yet, as there is a 'for sale' sign - but I'm not holding my breath

drapesy · Post by **drapesy** » Sun 13 May, 2007 11:45 pm

Really?

munki · Post by **munki** » Mon 14 May, 2007 8:34 am

I spent Christmas Day in there once, maybe '94. Christmas Day, & Christmas night, and possibly a few hours into Boxing Day morning...

FarnleyBloke · Post by **FarnleyBloke** » Mon 14 May, 2007 11:10 am

Drapesy, I didn't know they called the Golden Lion the "Golden" but it may be because there is also the White Lion just off Tong Road near Whingate Junction. Does anyone know if this is called the "White"?