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 28.07.1937 Image by George Plunkett - shown by permission - Copyright © G.A.F.Plunkett 2002 Built 1714. Robert Riches is given at St. Giles Broad Street in 1810, as is Robert Stimpson. It is assumed the latter was at 23 St Giles. At the Licensing Sessions held August 1865 it was heard that two magistrates had asked that the licence be fully discussed owing to several complaints being received from the rector and curate of Heigham and a number of respectable inhabitants. Licence refusal was asked for since vice and immorality prevailed in the gardens to the rear of the property. There was a great nuisance, especially on Sunday evenings when boys and girls were allowed to congregate together. It was said that on the Sunday of Assize Week, the gardens had been illuminated by variegated lamps and dissolving views were exhibited and disgraceful proceedings allowed. There were also Oyster stalls. It was heard that on Assize Week the garden had been hired by a Mr. Batchelder and Mr. Riches had no control over the events. The dissolving views were of a scriptural nature so objections had been waived. There was a memorial signed by thirty persons in favour of Mr. Riches and the Chief Constable said that Thomas Riches had an excellent character. It was heard that in his time and that of his father before him for 60 years, there had been no previous complaints. The licence was granted under the assurance that the gardens would not be let out in such a manner again. Named the
OLD BLACK HORSE at St. Giles Road The will of George Peacock was proved 24th September 1884.
£350,000 refurbishment by Punch Taverns reported November 2015. |
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| In 1961 the BYSTANDERS FILM CLUB
commenced a survey of Norwich public houses. Unfortunately, by 1968 the challenge remained unfinished and Watney Mann had taken over the local breweries....Toilet facilities (Conveniences) were rated on cleanliness and general standard. This house was rated as follows:- |
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| The Norwich Pub Survey of 1986, compiled by the Norwich Society, in association with Norwich City Council, assessed the house:- | |||||||||||||||||||
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