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Botchergate, CARLISLE, CA1 1RP

Opened in February 1859 as the Albion Hotel/Tavern, it became a State Managed pub in August 1916. Closed in October 1916 for extensive Harry Redfern designed renovations (which included incorporation of the Deakin's Vaults pub), it reopened on 7 June 1917. Sold to the John Smiths Brewing Group on 7 May 1973 and renamed "The Border Rambler" in 1992/3, it remains in business. Additional information may be found: https://thestatemanagementstory.org/the-pubs/border-rambler-botchergate-carlisle/ Photograph is for record only - I have no connection with this business and cannot advise on its products or services.

The pub sign. For information on these premises, see: Image] .

When the "Albion Hotel" (now the "Border Rambler", see: Image] ) was extended by the State Management Scheme in 1917, the enlarged premises incorporated the site of "Deakin's Vaults", which dated from circa 1859 and was situated at far right, approximately where the red wall is. "Deakin's Vaults" was acquired by the State Scheme on 16 October 1916. Photograph is for record only – I have no connection with any business seen in this view and cannot advise on their products or services.

Opened in February 1859 as the Albion Hotel/Tavern, it became a State Managed pub in August 1916. Closed in October 1916 for extensive Harry Redfern designed renovations (which included incorporation of the Deakin's Vaults pub), it reopened on 7 June 1917. It was sold to the John Smiths Brewing Group on 7 May 1973 and renamed "The Border Rambler" in 1992/3. https://thestatemanagementstory.org/the-pubs/border-rambler-botchergate-carlisle/ Image

Sign for the Border Rambler Image

Botchergate began to develop in the late 18th Century and the "Hare & Hounds Inn" probably dated from this period. It was acquired by the State Management Scheme on 17 October 1916 and closed in 1924. According to the 1879 OS Map. the "Hare & Hounds Inn" was situated directly opposite Portland Place and was bordered by the now vanished Hare & Hounds Lane and Ramshay's Lane - making its most likely location what is now the modern "Tasty Food" outlet. Date of demolition has not been found. It is known that from the 1880's to 1916, the "Hare & Hounds Inn" was owned by a George Ismay, who also operated the "Ismay's Vaults" in Collier Street - almost directly behind the "Hare & Hounds". This "Ismay's Vaults" seems to have been short-lived, appearing only in an 1899 survey of Carlisle pubs by the local temperance party and being closed before 1916. George Ismay may also have managed "Ismay's Vaults" on Scotch Street - see: Image] . Photograph is for record only – I have no connection with any business seen in this view and cannot advise on their products or services.