NORFOLK PUBLIC HOUSES |
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John Hinsby, father of William, died 2nd August 1833, aged 91. `An honest, industrious and deserving man, the oldest hotpressor in the city.' (Fred Phillips said to have been a previous licensee - but no dates found. It appears that Fred performed at the Adelphi Theatre, which adjoined the TUNS. - See BOARS HEAD, St Stephens.) |
Featured a `Priest's Hole' and a hidden staircase. Known as HINSBYS GARDENS during the early 1800's, found as THORPE GARDENS in 1813 and as CATTERMOLES GARDENS in 1840's and 1850's. An amateur rowing match being held here 7th September 1843. Following the issue of 437 licenses 8th & 9th September 1846, the Magistrates enjoyed the dining and very splendid entertainment at Mr. Cattermoul's Gardens, Thorpe. The Norfolk and Norwich Rowing Club gave a dinner here, CATTERMOLE'S INN, Friday 24th September 1847 to congratulate Mr. T. B. Wigham and Mr. J. L. Barber upon having completed the Extraordinary Feat of Rowing from Havre to Paris and back. During the summer of 1850, Mr. Warner's (late trumpet-major of the 8th Hussars) own band was due to play excellent music under his able leadership and conduct. Mary Cattermole confirmed 20th May 1854 that she would continue with the business of her late husband. Dinners, Luncheons and Teas would be provided at the shortest notice and Mr. Widdow's Celebrated Saxhorn Band would be in attendance every Wednesday evening during the Season. The Victoria Steam Boat would operated back and forth from the Foundry Bridge every Sunday and Wednesday, being available for Picnic Parties on other days. Property named the THORPE GARDENS The THREE TUNS INN, or THORPE GARDENS, with upwards of Five Acres of Land, for many years occupied by Mrs. Cattermole, offered To Let, December 1866 with early possession if desired. Apply Youngs, Crawshay and Youngs, Crown Brewery, King Street, Norwich. Hannah Miller of the THREE TUNS, charged Sabina Battleday, a single woman of Thorpe St. Andrew, of abuse and slander Saturday 5th October 1867. The case was dismissed but then the charges were reversed and the cross summons shared the same fate. Officially became THORPE GARDENS 01.09.1879. Later (1969) the BOAT & BOTTLE, then the RUSHCUTTERS (1985). External sign shows running boar and title HET VARKE, |