March 1990
Samuel Bruister advised 16th September 1749 that he had taken the Inn.
He had, in Norwich, a commodious House and five Acres of Garden, well
planted, to dispose of at Michaelmas. Enquire of Samuel Bruister, or
Mr. George Sharpen, Baker, at Bear Street, Norwich.
he Trustees of the Turnpike Road met here Thursday
19th September 1771.
Thomas Hotson informed his friends and the public that he had set up a
neat Post Chaise with able horses - 11th August 1804.
In The Ipswich Journal of 10th September 1807 it was
advised:-
Thomas Hotson & Co beg leave to inform their friends and the public in
general that they have to let, Two neat Post Chaises with able horses &
careful drivers, they return sincere thanks to Gentry and others in
Stratton, and its vicinity, to Gentleman Travellers, and the public at
large, for the great encouragement they have met with, during the last three
years experience in the posting business......
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The Ipswich Journal of 16th August 1817 advised :-
One of the most desirable inns in the County of Norfolk. To be sold
at Auction .. on Monday 1st September 1817.
All that good and accustomed inn called the Swan, at Long Stratton, in
Norfolk, with yard, garden, outhouses, stables and other excellent
outbuildings, Also a dwelling house adjoining now in the occupation of Mr Shildrake
The above premises are all freehold well situated for business in the
village of Long Stratton, which is 10 miles from Norwich, is the regular
Posting ......... between that City, Scole Inn, Diss, Harleston and Bungay
and has a very large and well attended market held there every Tuesday.
The above inn is now in the occupation of Mrs Hotson, the proprietor, who is
retiring from business and possession will be given on the 11th day of
October next.
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William Peck informed the Nobility, Gentry, Agricultural and Commercial
Gentlemen that he had taken the Inn - 10th January 1818.
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The Neat and Valuable Household Furniture, and other Effects, the
Property of Mr. Peck were sold at Auction on Thursday 12th April 1832
since he was changing his residence.
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On 21st April 1832, Samuel Libbis informed the Nobility, Gentry, Clergy,
Commercial Gentlemen and the Public in General that he had taken the
Inn.
Samuel Libbis announced 7th June 1832 that owing to unavoidable
circumstances his Opening Dinner was to be Postponed from 15th to 22nd
June 1832.
8th October 1840 - It was announced that Mr. S. Libbis would be holding
the Opening Dinner of his New Room on the 3rd November.
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For Sale by Auction Monday 10th February 1845, by order of the Assignees
of the bankrupt Samuel Libbis.
Containing an excellent kitchen and Bar, commercial Room, Sitting-room,
large Parlour or Magistrates Room, Store-room, Back Kitchen, Wash-house,
Wine, Beer and Spirit Cellars, good Staircase and Landings. Upstairs -
Dining-room, seven Bed-rooms and convenient closets, a new and
substantial Dining or Club-room.
A large and well-accustomed Bowling Green with numerous covered seats
and drinking boxes thereon.
A spacious Coach-yard enclosed next the turnpike by a pair of folding
doors and containing a Pump and excellent spring water, an extensive
range of Stabling and loose-boxes, carriage and Gig-houses, a Coal-house
and other requisite offices.
Lately in the occupation of Mr. Samuel Libbis.
On Tuesday and Wednesday, 11th and 12th February 1845 all of the
Out-door effects, Wine, Spirits, Household effects, Horses, Carriages
and Furniture were to be auctioned.
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Offered to let March 1845 with immediate possession and at a Reduced Rental.
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Offered for sale by auction Tuesday 7th December 1847 -
Comprising a well situated Bar, Magistrates and Commercial Rooms, Kitchen, Porter Room,
Tap, several good Bedrooms and Attics. Also Stables for about 20 horses, Carriage House,
inclosed Yard and a small part of the Bowling Green. The lot (1) in excellent repair held
with others by Mr. Robert Seaman for a term to expire at Lady day 1849. An apportioned
rent of £40 to be received by the purchaser. It was a condition of sale that the
Purchaser must :-
1. Stop up the doorway leading to the Large Room (Lot 2)
2. Stop up the window in the North wall of the Upper sitting Room.
3. Form & maintain a new fence on the South side of the new boundary line and...
4. Keep the pump in good repair, for which the purchasers of lots 2 & 3 would have
rights to take water, in return for a sum of 7/-, payable yearly on the 11th October.
The Vendor undertook to Stop Up the Doorway on the West side of the yard and to Stop Up
with a Wall, that part of the Stable lying on the South West corner of Lot No. 1, separate
from the remainder of the Stable.
Lot No. 2 - the Large Room and Bowling Green - Admirably adapted for a Shop or Private
residence.
Lot No. 3 - a Good Cottage next to the Swan Gateway, occupied by William Tillett.
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For Sale by Auction Tuesday 27th February 1849.
With Possession from Lady Day (25th March).
Including Yard, Stables, Coach-house, the Large Room and Bowling Green.
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To let from Michaelmas 1851 - Free of Brewer and Wine Merchant - Apply to
Mr. Butcher, Theatre Street, Norwich.
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The Household Furniture, Table Services and Out-door Effects of the late
Mrs. Emerson were to be Sold by Auction by her Executors,
Thursday, 3rd October 1867.
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According to a letter dated 12th July 1876, Mr
Storey appears to have been the landlord at that time and he was requiring that a Mr
Bowgen pay by return an outstanding debt of £2/14/3d
(A value of approximately £156 in 2002 terms)
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Morgans sales for 1960 were :-
118 barrels of beer
59 spirits
(gallons)
CLOSED by 2022
