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".
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.
Gladstone after the PM?
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It actually looks like quite a modern building!
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Fascinating past. I like the pub sign too.
ReplyDeleteThat is a great pub sign. I did laugh at it being temporary named the Gladstone although he was around for the long haul.
ReplyDeleteMaybe 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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