Leeds lost pubs

BLAKEY · Post by **BLAKEY** » Thu 07 Jan, 2010 11:42 am

[quotenick="Uno Hoo"I'm struggling to think what suitable memento the Samuel Ledgard Society could present to the new enterprise to maintain its historic link to the great man. I wondered about a radiator cap from one of his Guy Arabs, but I suppose that'd be the wrong sort of Indian? Quite so Uno Hoo but if there is any disrespect shown by the new operators they should be aware that the old chap passed away in his bedroom upstairs in the City side of the pub - and I daresay he will put a curse on their offerings ?? When and if the weather eases off I will nip round there and ask the contractors for an assurance about the blue plaque and hopefully they will be sympathetic.Sadly, as I daresay you've heard from Barry, the weather has caused the postponement of the Six Acres feast.

Cardiarms · Post by **Cardiarms** » Thu 07 Jan, 2010 1:16 pm

If I'm passing I'll try to get some info.

Uno Hoo · Post by **Uno Hoo** » Thu 07 Jan, 2010 3:50 pm

BLAKEY wrote: [quotenick="Uno Hoo"Sadly, as I daresay you've heard from Barry, the weather has caused the postponement of the Six Acres feast. Yup.

Uno Hoo · Post by **Uno Hoo** » Fri 08 Jan, 2010 12:59 am

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.

BLAKEY · Post by **BLAKEY** » Fri 08 Jan, 2010 10:49 am

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. Don't give up the day job though Uno Hoo - just in case !!

Lilysmum · Post by **Lilysmum** » Fri 08 Jan, 2010 11:04 am

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.

Si · Post by Si » Fri 08 Jan, 2010 11:07 am

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!

Lilysmum · Post by **Lilysmum** » Fri 08 Jan, 2010 11:39 am

Yes! it didn't say March of which year

dogduke · Post by **dogduke** » Fri 08 Jan, 2010 7:34 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. Or - ships - I see no ships,only hardships

Lilysmum · Post by **Lilysmum** » Tue 12 Jan, 2010 4:03 pm

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!