SHIP - WELLS

c1960

Formerly the GREYHOUND to at least 1793.

Named the SHIP by 1812.

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The Norfolk News of 29th June 1861 carried details of the forthcoming auction, Tuesday July 16th 1861, of :-
Lot 1 THE BREWERY occupied by Mrs Rust.
and including the FAMILY HOUSE, licensed by the Magistrates and known as the BREWERS ARMS.

Lots 2, 3 and 10 were garden and land.

Lot 5 was the SHIP, situate on the Quay, occupied by Susan Crawford.

Lots 4, 6, 7, 8 & 9 were other public houses in Wells, Wighton and Hindringham.

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Sold by auction at the Crown Hotel, Wednesday July 29th 1903.
Then in the occupation of Messrs. Bullard & Sons Ltd, as yearly tenants at the annual rent of £15.
Described as fully licensed, having for many years enjoying an extensive Beer Trade.
Purchased by Bullard.

A new house was built and the business transferred to new premises in 1967.
From May 1967, the new house was known as the ARK ROYAL.

Morning Advertiser 09.09.1971....
The Old Ship was a real collectors piece, more than 300 years old,
and was notable for its pitch pine bar and benches in the days when Bullards (now part of the Watney Empire) owned the house.