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One of 40 houses named as being engaged for the Reception of Freeholders for Sir John Woodhouse and Sir Edward Astley's Friends on the Day of Election, Wednesday 14th April 1784. James Lane thanked his Friends, 30th July 1803, for their past favours and having fitted up the House in a commodious manner for the reception of Gentlemen, Travellers and Others, he solicited their countenance and support.......... Announced September 1807 to be for sale by private contract, house then in the occupation of James Lane. To Let with Possession from Michaelmas 1843. Apply to the tenant, Mr. Mortimer, who is to retire from the Business. At an inquest held in the house Friday 27th August 1852, it was heard that former landlord Mr. Ward, at the time of his departure from the house, had given a bottle of gin to his brother, who was ostler at the house. By unfortunate error the bottle had previously held turpentine. The brother had in turn given some of the gin to other persons, two being at the skittle ground of the White Hart at about noon on Friday 20th August and both partook rather freely. Returning at about 2:30 pm, one of the two, Matthew Green, was found to be quite dead. A verdict of "Died from drinking gin" was recorded. The lease being expired, the sale of all the House Furniture, China, Glass, Bagatelle Table, Etc, Etc. of Mr. J. Jolly were to be sold on Thursday 21st October 1852. For convenience of sale, all of the items had been removed to the BELL, Bawdeswell. For Sale by Auction Wednesday 19th July 1854. Consisting of a Bar and three Sitting-rooms, Porter-room, Kitchen, Warehouses for Carriers, Store-room and Cellar, excellent Club-room, two Rooms on landing, five Bed-rooms and five Attics. A spacious enclosed Yard with entrance onto Wounded Hart Lane, a six-stall Stable, with two Chambers and two Attics over same. A large Skittle Ground or open Stable, with Loft over. A six-stall Stable with one Chamber, Closet and two Attics over. A Dwelling House adjoining, fronting the Upper Market also included. Immediate Possession upon completion of purchase. For Sale by Auction Tuesday 24th April 1855, including the Dwelling House mentioned in 1854 sale. Henry Houghton applied to re-licence the premises 23rd August 1858 since the licence had been taken away during a period of closure. The closure had been due to `a mistake about the title of the property.' Application granted. For Sale by Auction Monday 27th October 1873. The Freehold Property also included a Shop, then used as a Warehouse, in occupation of Messrs. Bream and Bennett, undertenants. Also a Warehouse with Loft over, occupied by Mr. Bagshaw as undertenant. The Public-house being held on Lease by Mr. William Bircham, of which eight years would be unexpired at Christmas 1873. The rent paid was £35 per annum. Lot No. 52 in the sale of Reepham Brewery of Bircham & Sons Saturday 8th June 1878. A leasehold property (held for an unexpired term of 3½ years from midsummer 1878) at an annual rent of £35. The business was then let to David Houghton. (An attached shop was let to Messrs. Bennett & Hill at a rent of £30 per annum). It was noted that the wholesale Fish Market for the City Of Norwich was held on these premises. The sales particulars are marked as purchased by Bullards, but the Licence Registers do not seem to support this. Given as the WOUNDED HEART
in 1760, 1763 & 1836. |
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