Wednesday 24 July 2013

Bishop Blaize


The sign for the Bishop Blaize on Lower Hillgate Street describes it as a "traditional" pub but in 1852 it was the scene of riots caused by anti-Irish/Catholic feelings. For a time it was renamed "The Gladstone".

A contribution to ABC Wednesday.

5 comments:

  1. Gladstone after the PM?
    ROG, ABCW

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  2. It actually looks like quite a modern building!

    Leslie
    abcw team

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  3. Fascinating past. I like the pub sign too.

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  4. That is a great pub sign. I did laugh at it being temporary named the Gladstone although he was around for the long haul.

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  5. Maybe those riots were (sadly) the tradition back then! Your pubs and pub signs are a great way to learn history Of course it would be more fun to have an excuse to stop in and try an adult beverage as we learned, but since we're here and not there, your posts are the next best thing.

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