Christian Mayne
Pub
The Kings Arms, Devonport
A magnificent looking pub now sadly closed and fallen into disrepair
The Famous Firkin, Stonehouse
The Clarence, Stonehouse
The Millbridge, Plymouth
Stonehouse Heritage Trail 6, Phoenix Hall Roller Skating Rink
Rollerskating took England by storm and by the late 19 century Plymouth had half a dozen rinks. In May 1880 the Phoenix Hall Rink was one of the last to open. Another rink. Pavilion New Skating Rink. was located nearby in Martin Street. Various skating prizes could be won. These were usually silver cups or medals but on special occasions, prizes could even include live chickens or a pig to take home!
The Crown & Column, Devonport
Face from a Littleport Pub, Early 1800s
Whilst doing a bit of local history research today, I came across this newspaper clipping from the Ely Standard, dated 13th April 1972, and describing a mysterious face and message painted on the wall of the Black Bull pub in Littleport and which had come to light during demolition.
The news story goes on to describe how a local collector had salvaged the face and had temporarily added it to his collection of Bygones.
The inscription beneath the face reads "No Trust To Day Pay The ...