Marquis of Queensbury (1), 36-40 Blaby Road, South Wigston
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Marquis of Queensbury (1), 36-40 Blaby Road, South Wigston
Image: © P L Chadwick Taken: 15 Apr 2011
This large pub stands on the corner of Blaby Road, and Fairfield Street. It dates from 1890, and used to be the Clarence Hotel. In those days it contained assembly rooms and the famous music hall star, Gertie Gitana, was one of the artists who performed there. Image Image
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Image Location
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52.579881
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-1.133533