A lost Liverpool pub whose name was known and loved through the generations was historically used as a mortuary.
Lark Lane is famed for its independent restaurants, bars and shops -but the scene that resides was once an entirely different one. Believed to have been built around the 1800s, before it became the independent hub we know and love, Lark Lane was part of Toxteth Park, a royal park belonging to King John who used the area for hunting and recreational purposes.
In years gone by, life on the Lane was in many ways far from what it is today, being home to tobacconists, dress makers and boot repairers. A period of transformation saw new bars and restaurants pop up, but it may seem hard to believe but this lively area in South Liverpool had just two public houses during the early 1970s.
