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There's a thread about the White Lion here
The White Lion goes back some time, although the original building must have since been replaced by that seen today. The 'Old' White Lion must have existed well before this 1868 auction advert - only 9 years left on the lease.
The White Lion in the 1950s/60s - the building with the clock. Originally posted by the late Phil on the Horse Fair thread.
Source for all attachments British Newspaper Archive
The White Lion in the 1950s/60s - the building with the clock. Originally posted by the late Phil on the Horse Fair thread.
Source for all attachments British Newspaper Archive
And a thread about the Red Cow Inn here:
The Red Cow Inn has a long history on Horsefair, going back to at least 1790. The photos below show a later building. This building was still there in the 1950s.
This was when the Horsefair was known as Brick Kiln Lane (photo c1870s/80s). It shows the junction with Staniforth Street.
paul stacey
master brummie
Great History Viv.
viv i have seen that one before and its a great photo and for all i know those men outside could be my rellies...
lyn
viv
Brick kiln lane and Staniforth Street are close to the Old Central Fire Station. The horsefair is down connected to Bristol Street. I have the photo labelled as the corner of Brick kiln lane and Staniforth Street, so that is probably correct