The Inns of Market Bosworth

In 1822 there were five inns in Market Bosworth. However, between 1841 and 1846, the George Inn disappeared from all directories leaving just four. Between 1925 and 1928, The Wheatsheaf in the Market Place became the Central Cafe, and its former existence is now indicated by the Wheatsheaf Courtyard. This left just three public houses listed in the Directories, The Black Horse, The Dixie Arms and The Red Lion. There is also limited evidence of beer houses in Market Bosworth, beer houses with names. It appears that the old William IV was originally one of these, before being replaced by the existing imposing building on the same site in 1938.
There is no documentary evidence for these inns before 1822 which identifies them by name although they probably were in existence before that time. For lists of the landlords of these inns, see Family History.

Sources: Trade directories; Kelly, Barker, Wright, Pigot, Melville, Harrod, Drake, White.
Alehouse Recognizance Books QS36/2/10