10 Lost Pubs in LeedsJack PearsonA List of 10 images that show the pubs that are no longer running in Leeds

• Drinking culture has rapidly changed over the years, drinking prices are increasing all the time, the smoking ban has killed the atmosphere in your tap rooms, supermarkets are selling alcoholic beverages on the cheap, so to some people it would be cheaper to drink at home, and of course the recession has being a big contribute to the downfall in pub trade. The photographs in this slideshow are what I have taken around the Leeds area, there are many more closed down pubs in the area but these are the ones that I am more aware of and that are closer to home.

The Pack Horse was a community public house that was located on Gelderd Road, Leeds (The A62) serving customers from the Holbeck, and Gildersome areas. The pub had a large catchment area from local businesses but suffered following continuous alcohol price increases and the recent smoking ban. Demolished in March 2012.

The Spotted Cow Inn, located on Top Moor side in Holbeck, Leeds had a diversity of customers from the local housing estates and local businesses. Closed down in February 2007 following a fire. Close to the Elland Road stadium the Spotted Cow was a stopping point for many football supporters.

The Kings Arms located on Stocks Hill, Holbeck, Leeds and had two pubs to compete with, such as the Spotted Cow Inn and the Bulls Head, these three pubs were all within a few hundred yards of each other. Closed down during in 2008 as it could no longer compete.

The Malvern Pub, Beeston Road, Leeds, directly opposite the Beeston Hill United Free Church. The pub had no nearby competition and boasted a good catchment area. Unfortunately the pub was unable to compete and closed down in the year 2008 due to reduction in trade and the smoking ban.

The Railway Inn is located on Balm Road in Hunslet, Leeds one of many pubs in the Hunslet area that has been affected by the change in drinking culture. Like many pubs around the country the effect of the smoking ban and price increases led to its closure in 2012.

The Middleton Arms was located on Middleton Park Road, in Middleton, Leeds. The Middleton Arms dated back to the 1940s and was one of the largest pubs in Leeds, the pub was purchased by a large food retail outlet before being closed down in 2011 and subsequently demolished in 2012

The George IV pub is located on Grove Road, in Hunslet, Leeds. The pub is situated across the road from Hunslet shopping centre, with Morrison’s supermarket and Penny Hill pub next door, George IV had strong competitors and unfortunately it was unable to succeed, leading to its closure in 2012.

The Mulberry Public House is located on Hunslet Road, just outside Leeds City Centre. This pub is situated right beside a main road but has no car parking and no housing estates insight, the pub is in a poor catchment area for trade, leading to its closure during the 2012.

The Blooming Rose Inn is located on Burton Row, in Beeston, Leeds. This pub shut down during 2010. Like many other public houses the ‘Rose’ was affected by the alcohol prices and smoking ban. The pub is hidden at the back of an industrial area, situated away from the main road.

The White Bear is located on Dewsbury Road, Leeds. This large establishment closed down during 2012. In its prime the White Bear was a well-known and respected food led community public house. Plans have been submitted for its demolition and subsequent reconstruction as a McDonalds Fast Food Outlet off Tingly Roundabout.