Dun Cow Rib, 19-21 Cross Cheaping
| These premises have been known by different names during their history: | FROM | TO | NAME |
| Board Vaults | |||
| Cross Cheaping Vaults | |||
| Wine and Spirit Vaults | |||
| 1888 | 1936 | Dun Cow Rib | |
37 Cross Cheaping.
When George Laxton took to the "Old-Established Wine & Spirit Stores" in June 1888, he advertised it as THE OLD DUN COW RIB ... Until recently carried on by Mr. B. Oldfield.
This name persisted until closure in 1935 when much of the area was demolished the the Trinity Street development.
For the full list of licensees, please see the BOARD VAULTS page.The dun cow is a legendary beast from local stories, said to have lived on Dunsmore Heath, between Coventry and Rugby. It is said to have been gigantic and to have been slain by Guy of Warwick. | |||
 Street plan of 1851 | |||
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