Swannington’s Public Houses
Public houses within the current or former boundaries of the parish of Swannington. Sadly, only three of the premises are still in operation as public houses.
Anchor Inn – Anchor Lane / Loughborough Road
Bricklayers Arms – Ashby Road, was Swannington until 1894 / 1912
Bull’s Head – Main Street
Fountain Inn – Main Street
Jolly Colliers – Thornborough Road, was Swannington until 1936.
King’s Arms – The Moor, Coleorton, was Swannington until 1936. check opening times
Queen’s Head – Ashby Road, was Swannington until 1894 / 1912
Queen’s Head – Thornborough Road, was Swannington until 1936.
Railway Inn – Main Street
Robin Hood – Spring Lane / Main Street – check opening times
Station Inn – Hough Hill – check opening times
Talbot Arms – Corner of Talbot Lane and Talbot Street, Thringstone, was Swannington until 1936.
Wagon and Horses – Ashby Road, was Swannington until 1894 / 1912
In addition to the above several possibilities are still being investigated
- The Engine – Ashby Road
- A beer house in New Swannington
Research Ongoing – Can you help?
Barker & Co’s 1875 directory lists
- John Clamp at the Waggon and Horses – where was the Waggon and Horses?
- Catherine Coleman, beer retailer – where?
- Joseph Sharpe, farmer and beer retailer – where?
- William Taberner, beer retailer – where?