Leeds lost pubs

Philt · Post by **Philt** » Fri 01 Jun, 2007 10:50 am

drapesy wrote: Philt - I've just had a fascinating time searching leodis.Meadow lane seems to have been wall-to wall pubs over the years In addition to the Red Lion, which survives there has been aSpread EagleEagle and ChildOld Red HouseUnion TavernSouth Market HotelOld GeorgeJacob's Well There was also a 'Fleece Lane' off meadow Lane, suggesting there was once a 'Fleece' and a Brewery - McQuats who supplied the Red Lion, amongst others ( I think there was a pub on Briggate/duncan street nicknamed ' McQuats' for many years)Of these some closed many years ago - my guess is that the pub you remember is Jacob's well - Leodis has a very good picture of it taken in 1964, and it shows it to be a Tetley pub. Thanks again drapesy - the pub I meant was jacob's Well

stevief · Post by **stevief** » Fri 01 Jun, 2007 7:47 pm

jf wrote: The curry house opposite Warner Village in Kirkstall (Sheesh Mahal?) looks like it was probably a pub at some point - anyone know what this might have been and have any pics?The George IV pub further up by Kirkstall lights is also boarded up at the moment, don't know if that's already been mentioned here. The Sheesh Mahal used to be a branch of Midland Bank,you can still make out the sign in the stone work.Incidently the eatery next door'Viva Cuba'used to be a Yorkshire Bank.

stevief · Post by **stevief** » Fri 01 Jun, 2007 7:57 pm

Does anyone recall the Scarborough Arms on Armley Road? I played darts in there 30 years ago and it was a typical street corner pub.It stood opposite Marston Radiators.There was another one further down called the Castleton.I've tried looking in Leodis but couldn't find any photos

TABBYCAT · Post by **TABBYCAT** » Fri 01 Jun, 2007 10:36 pm

Hi Philt dammed if I can remember the pub on Normanton Street,which I should do as i had a brother in Aysgarth terrace and another in Altofts place. dont give it away yet mate I,m gonna rack my brains on this one (which means i'll cheat and ask our kid!!!!)Happy south Leeds memories pork pies from Bradburies and cheap shoes from Beethams.

drapesy · Post by **drapesy** » Sat 02 Jun, 2007 12:01 am

Philt wrote: drapesy wrote: How's this for service !Leodis(http://www.leodis.net) comes up trumps again.This picture was taken in 1964 , so after Tetley's took over melbourne, but you can see the typical Melbourne windows with 'courtiers'.Its well worth a look at this link which has some fascinating posts from people who remember the Highfieldhttp://www.leodis.net/display.aspx?resourceIde ... =FULLPhilt, I dont remember the pub - North Leeds was more my stamping ground - where exactly was it and whats there now? Drapesy - you are a star - just seeing the Highfield brings back many memories.In terms of where it was , if you followed the M621 from Hunslet towards Manchester and took the exit for the football ground and then turned up Wesley street right to the top. At the top turn left and travel about a mile to where the crossroads of Tempest road and cemetary Road is , the High field was behind the Mediacl centre on the corner.In the old days you get a number one bus from city square which would take you up Victoria Road , onto meadow lane and then up to beeston Road. half way up Beeston Hill near just past where the old Malvern Cinema use to be there was a turning to the right ( you can still see the entry via the pavings ) . The Highfield was along there on the right. Thanks for that Philt - I know exactly where you mean,.I can remember seeing the Malvern cinema once (when it was derelict) - but if I saw the Highfield it's slipped my memory.

drapesy · Post by **drapesy** » Sat 02 Jun, 2007 12:12 am

stevief wrote: Does anyone recall the Scarborough Arms on Armley Road? I played darts in there 30 years ago and it was a typical street corner pub.It stood opposite Marston Radiators.There was another one further down called the Castleton.I've tried looking in Leodis but couldn't find any photos If you carried on towards Leeds there was another 'typical street corner pub' just before the railway bridge called the Royal Oak (if memory serves - might have been just the 'Oak'). This was on the other side of the road to the pubs you mention. if you crossed the bridge, and the road, carrying on towards Leeds you soon then came to the Albion. This pub was still there c 1973

drapesy · Post by **drapesy** » Sat 02 Jun, 2007 12:21 am

Here's the pic of the Jacob's Well pub on Meadow Lane that Philt remembered

Scandy Bramley · Post by **Scandy Bramley** » Sat 02 Jun, 2007 4:08 am

stevief wrote: Does anyone recall the Scarborough Arms on Armley Road? I played darts in there 30 years ago and it was a typical street corner pub.It stood opposite Marston Radiators.There was another one further down called the Castleton.I've tried looking in Leodis but couldn't find any photos Chuff me - Scabby legs was sometimes my lunchtime pub, as a Marston Rads supplier! It were a Tet's house then. (1970's)Was the Cas a John Smith's pub? I remember the pub, but truely can NOT remember the ale. Old age and senility, I guess.

stevief · Post by **stevief** » Sat 02 Jun, 2007 8:38 pm

Scandy Bramley wrote: stevief wrote: Does anyone recall the Scarborough Arms on Armley Road? I played darts in there 30 years ago and it was a typical street corner pub.It stood opposite Marston Radiators.There was another one further down called the Castleton.I've tried looking in Leodis but couldn't find any photos Chuff me - Scabby legs was sometimes my lunchtime pub, as a Marston Rads supplier! It were a Tet's house then. (1970's)Was the Cas a John Smith's pub? I remember the pub, but truely can NOT remember the ale. Old age and senility, I guess.

The Castleton was a Tetley house.I only went in once and the pub was clearly in its death throes,all the surrounding houses had been demolished and the place was empty but for me,my mate and the landlord.The Scarborough had a first rate darts team then and the marble floor in the tap room was worn down a couple of inches where generations of dartists had stood at the 'oche'.

stevief · Post by **stevief** » Sat 02 Jun, 2007 8:45 pm

drapesy wrote: stevief wrote: Does anyone recall the Scarborough Arms on Armley Road? I played darts in there 30 years ago and it was a typical street corner pub.It stood opposite Marston Radiators.There was another one further down called the Castleton.I've tried looking in Leodis but couldn't find any photos If you carried on towards Leeds there was another 'typical street corner pub' just before the railway bridge called the Royal Oak (if memory serves - might have been just the 'Oak'). This was on the other side of the road to the pubs you mention. if you crossed the bridge, and the road, carrying on towards Leeds you soon then came to the Albion. This pub was still there c 1973 I don't recall the Oak but the Albion is still there and visible from the railway.I read somewhere in another thread that the Albion had gained immortality by being featured in a model railway.