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Picture source: T C
The Admiral Blake was situated at the corner of Ladbroke Grove and Barlby Road. Now boarded up, however still displays the fascia 'Cowshed'. The pub was used as the exterior  location for 'Time Gentleman Please' , the Sky TV series starring Al Murray.
This was frequented by my family - grandparents and parents 1940s (possibly earlier) through to the 1970s and was known locally as the Cowshed.
Mick Perrin
This pub was demolished in August 2012.
Mac Booker (September 2012)
In 1972 a bass guitar belonging to Paul McCartney was stolen from the back of a van. The thief then sold it to Ronald Guest, publican at The Admiral Blake. It was not recovered until 52 years later.
Benjamin Gabriele (December 2024)
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Site of The Admiral Blake, 2012	Picture source: Mac Booker