Market Day extension
granted 1956.
(Lord Kelvin b1824 - d1907. One of the founders of
modern physics became famous for his involvement in the laying of the
first transatlantic cable in 1866)
Reopened Monday, 5th December 1983 following a
five week refurbishment. Two bars had been "transformed" into one
large bar with a circular mahogany bar, rather like a London
Edwardian pub.
Cost of the works in the region of £55,000.
December 1983 - Selling Yorkshire Bitter and
Bullards Mild, together with Fosters and Carlsberg lagers, cooled
Guinness and Norwich bitter.
In the new year "the new Steward & Patteson real ale" would be
available.
(Only available in Norwich in December 1983)
Tuesday 30th August 1983 - Landlord Barry Carter announced that he
was leaving the house as soon as a replacement tenant could be
found. His decision was due to the increase in the price of beer
which Norwich Brewery would introduce from Monday 5th September
1983.
The price of Webster's and Yorkshire Bitter, Bullards Mild,
Carlsberg, Fosters, and Holstein would all rise by 4p a pint.
Norwich Mild would increase by 2 or 3 pence a pint.
"My profit is getting smaller and my overheads bigger"
