Enjoy these photos of pubs and off-licences run by Albion Brewery. PIC: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.netEnjoy these photos of pubs and off-licences run by Albion Brewery. PIC: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net
Enjoy these photos of pubs and off-licences run by Albion Brewery. PIC: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net

Albion Brewery Leeds: Old photos raise a glass to the former city brewery and the pubs it served

Andrew Hutchinson
By Andrew Hutchinson
Published 15th Oct 2022, 04:45 BST
Updated 11th Jan 2023, 10:43 BST

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These photos raise a glass to a city brewery and the pubs it served.

Albion Brewery on Woodhouse Lane owned 39 pubs and 31 off-licences across the city at one time. Its pub roster included Queen Hotel in Rothwell, Gun Inn on the corner of Sheepscar Street and Barrack Street, Nag’s Head with brewhouse in Chapel Allerton, the Lord Raglan on Denison Street, Oakwood Hotel on Easterly Road and Ship Inn on Briggate. Off-licences included those on Camp Road, Woodsley Road, West End Terrace, Finkle Lane in Gildersome and St Agnes Road in Burmantofts. Albion Brewery was acquired by the Kirkstall Brewery Co Ltd in 1927 and brewing ceased in 1933. It was demolished in 1939 and site is now The Merrion Centre. READ MORE: 33 closed Leeds pubs which will stir fond memories for drinkers LOVE LEEDS? LOVE NOSTALGIA? Join Leeds Retro on facebook

The Prince of Wales Hotel pictured in November 1959. This public house was located in Burley at the corner with Wordsworth Street to the left and Gibbs Street on the right. The current signs indicate that Duttons beer was sold but an older sign is for the Albion Brewery which was opened in 1897 at 50 Woodhouse Lane by John Young and Co.

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The Prince of Wales Hotel pictured in November 1959. This public house was located in Burley at the corner with Wordsworth Street to the left and Gibbs Street on the right. The current signs indicate that Duttons beer was sold but an older sign is for the Albion Brewery which was opened in 1897 at 50 Woodhouse Lane by John Young and Co. Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net

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The City public house and restaurant, located on Woodhouse Lane between Wormald Row (left) and De Grey Street. Maria H. Deacon was the licensee at the time. Pictured in March 1933.

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The City public house and restaurant, located on Woodhouse Lane between Wormald Row (left) and De Grey Street. Maria H. Deacon was the licensee at the time. Pictured in March 1933. Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net

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The City public house in the city centre pictured in October 1929. The landlord was Harold Buck.

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The City public house in the city centre pictured in October 1929. The landlord was Harold Buck. Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net

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Located at the junction of Woodhouse Lane and Merrion Street, former Albion Brewery premises. It had opened in 1897 and closed in 1933. The buildings were demolished in 1939 and the site is now part of The Merrion Centre.

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Located at the junction of Woodhouse Lane and Merrion Street, former Albion Brewery premises. It had opened in 1897 and closed in 1933. The buildings were demolished in 1939 and the site is now part of The Merrion Centre. Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net

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The Fleece Inn between the junctions with Vincent Street, in the foreground, and Plaid Row, on the right. Pictured circa 1938.

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The Fleece Inn between the junctions with Vincent Street, in the foreground, and Plaid Row, on the right. Pictured circa 1938. Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net

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The Skyrack Inn on Otley Road in Headingley with a truck delivering beer from Albion Brewery circa 1920s.

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The Skyrack Inn on Otley Road in Headingley with a truck delivering beer from Albion Brewery circa 1920s. Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net

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