SHIP - DISS

When sold in 1823, two cottages and an adjoining blacksmiths shop were included.

Mrs Gould provided a supper, attended by about twenty gentlemen of the town, on Tuesday 27th September 1870. The catering was highly commended and a very convivial evening was the result.
Blacksmith George E. Wright advised 11th November 1870 that he had taken on the Blacksmithing Business that had been carried on for many years by the late Mr. P. Gould.

6th June 1884 - Harry Bird advised the Inhabitants of Diss that he had taken the old-established Inn. As well as providing Market Dinners and Teas he would be continuing his business as Cabinet Maker.

16th December 1887 - William F. Simons thanked his Friends for their past support and solicited the continuance of their favours.
He offered Wines and Spirits at Store prices and Cigars at 2d each, 7 for 1s or at 3d each and 5 for 1s.

Frederick Cook was accused of having assaulted Francis Stammers on 15th May 1915.
Stammers had refused to quit the premises after demanding unpaid wages for a period when he was employed by Mr. Cook as a blacksmith. On that day he had been refused payment and asked to return when Cook paid other employees.
After doubt was put before the magistrates as to when Stammers had been injured and by whom, the case was dismissed as being quite unnecessary to be brought before the Court.
Both parties to share the costs.

Francis Cook advertised 24th June 1938, for a Housekeeper to assist at the public house, age forty or below.

Demolished 1968 to make way for a supermarket.

See also p36, Memories of Old Diss, by Dennis Cross.
First published 1994.