NEHL - The Marquis of Granby played host to a number of sports in the latter half of the 19th century. The pub was opened by 1846 and is still in the original building, and it is easy to see even by walking past why it hosted so much leisure activity for the village. There is ample space and is one of the only buildings in the village to be set back from the roadside. It's possible this was originally a villa for an esteemed staff member at the hall north east of here, or perhaps a hotel for those staying for deer hunting or the like.

Either way, such room provided space for rabbit coursing, a ball alley and pigeon flying events. All took place from the 1870s into the 80s, with the large field next door hosting the open air events and the back yard hosting Fives. It's likely Quoits was also played here, though this isn't something I've found thus far. An early references to Fives here was for a £14 wager in 1884 between G Gray and M Brain, versus T Fox and N Brown. The former won by nine chalks in a game of 25 up.

Though the building still remains, it is now a guest house and restaurant type establishment.