22 St John Street

▪ Grade II listed former Horse & Jockey pub

▪ It was built in the 18th century

▪ It was the Horse & Jockey pub for more than 125 years

▪ From 1902 it was Bradley’s clothiers for about 70 years

▪ It has been a grocer’s shop for perhaps 20 years

Number 22 is on the south side of the street adjacent to Horse & Jockey yard.

The Building

Grade II listed building which in the 19th century was the Horse & Jockey tavern/public house. It lies on the south side of St John St adjacent/east of the Horse & Jockey Yard.

It was built in the 18^th century, is stuccoed/rendered with gable ends, has a double pitched roof (see below) and an old tiled roof. Three stories high with two boxed framed windows on the first and second floors; those on the first floor are larger with lintels and glazing bars, while those on the second floor are smaller. The shop front is modern.

The History of its Occupation and Use

The earliest mention of the Horse & Jockey thus far found in the Derby Mercury is in 1774:

The Horse & Jockey was a regular venue for auction and as perhaps might be expected from its name, it was also a venue for stallions to cover/serve mares (available for stud; see advertisement below).

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In 1825-27, the Horse & Jockey was put up to be let (twice) and to be sold (see advertisements below) which perhaps indicates it was not proving to be very profitable for either tenant or owner.

However, the proprietors from as early as 1827 were the Kynnersleys (Samuel and then his wife Ann) and they remained for more than 20 years until 1851. After almost 15 years in which there were several proprietors, the Gallimores (Thomas followed by his wife Sarah), then stayed more than 20 years from c1865 to 1888.

The Horse & Jockey had closed its doors by 1901 and, in 1902, Bradley’s(Chester) Limited opened their clothier’s shop.

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Bradleys were taken over by Fosters in the 1970s and the premises are currently occupied by the Fresh Choice fruit and vegetable shop.

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