November 1986

Formerly the SILVER FLEECE.
It is reputed that during the Civil War, Mucky Porter guided King Charles I through the fens and was rewarded with a bag of gold.
Later King Charles II is said to have further rewarded him with several acres of land
which became known as the Methwold Severals.

The BELL in 1794 & 1836

Penny In The Hole once played here but out of fashion by 1950's.
Local rules were that 6 players would each have 2 pennies.
The first to score 2 in the hole would win the shilling.

Grand Metropolitan Estates applied March 1991 to develop land to the rear of the Old White Bell, for construction of four dwellings and double garages. Application ref. 2/91/0474/O.
October 1993 - Grand Met again applied to develop the land behind the Old White Bell to erect four dwellings and garages. Application ref. 2/93/1438/O

July 1996 - Phoenix Inns applied for permission to convert the Old White Bell into a private dwelling and to demolish extensions in order allow the building of two new homes.

Closed December 1996 and boarded up until reopening June 1998.

Closed ......

Reopened Saturday 27th October 2001