Sycamore Street, Golden Lion Public House

HER Number

17412

District

Newcastle

Site Name

Sycamore Street, Golden Lion Public House

Place

Elswick

Map Sheet

NZ26SW

Class

Commercial

Site Type: Broad

Eating and Drinking Establishment

Site Type: Specific

Public House

General Period

POST MEDIEVAL

Specific Period

Victorian 1837 to 1901

Form of Evidence

Demolished Building

Description

The Golden Lion. Closed in 1895 when trading with a beer or beer and wine only licence. Described in 1895 as being 'frequented by people for the purpose of betting'.

Easting

423800

Northing

563400

Grid Reference

NZ423800563400

Sources

Bennison, B, 1998, Lost Weekends, A History of Newcastle's Public Houses, Vol 3, The West