The Falcon, East Road, (MoC29/71)

The Falcon (The Waggon and Horses), 170 East Road, Cambridge

History of the Falcon

Originally built as The Waggon and Horses this building has had many names over the years.

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1908 03 05

The Waggon and Horses on the corner of Burleigh Street and East already held a music licence. They had a commodious room capable of holding 50 people which they wished to use for public dancing once a week. But the Chief Constable said it was in an awkward part of Cambridge. A lot of people visited the house and it would not be well to offer further facilities. The licensee had his hands full in looking after the pub as it was at present. also Nags Head, Albion Row; Spotted Cow, Northampton St; Carpenter’s Arms, King Street. 08 03 05 a & b

Credit: Mike Petty Archive, Cambridge Burleigh Street Scrapbook 1897 to 1990, ref. 08 03 05 a & b.

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1913 Waggon and Horses

Thomas S Lunn

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1924

The Falcon (public house).

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1939 The Falcon

Victor J Benton

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1985

The Bird in Hand (pub and live music venue).

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2004

The Vine (wine bar).

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2009

The Snug (cocktail bar and restaurant).

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2020s

The Six Six Bar (live music venue specialising in the heavier end of the market).