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Selling Tankard, Tartan, Trophy and Draught Guinness in 1976. |
c1920 Built in 1820 by Lord Suffield as a marine residence. Converted into a hotel by Pierre le Francois in 1830. 25th March 1845 - Mrs. Garthon confirmed that the Excellent and Commodious Stables and Coach-houses now belonging and adjoining the Hotel, would be opened on 6th April 1845. Advertised To be Let September 1845, in consequence of Mrs Garthon (the Conductress) wishing to retire. ` This Fashionable and Modern, Free, Spacious and perfectly arranged Hotel...... Two profitable Taps attached... Apply to Mrs Garthon, Mr Simpson (London) or Mr Seppings (proprietor, Swaffham). On the 25th June 1846, the proprietor advised that the building of the Jetty and Sea-Wall in front of the Hotel were rapidly progressing and were very amusing. Advertised 20th March 1847 To be Let with Immediate Possession. A highly commended establishment patronised by the Nobility and Gentry from various parts of the Country. Two Free Taps being attached to the Hotel. All the Household Furniture and stock of Wines, spirits and other effects For sale by Auction Monday 26th April 1847, late the property of Bankrupt Mr. Edward Seppings. ALSO the Hotel:- To Let, free of Brewer and Spirit Merchant tie. The Public were advised, May 1847, that Mrs. Seppings would be carrying on the Management during the ensuing Season. In June 1849 Mr. Boulter advertised for the services of a Conductress, for the hotel and also a Barmaid of the highest respectability. Applicants were to apply to Mr. Boulter at the Norfolk Hotel. Amalgamated with the BELLE VUE HOTEL in September 1895. On Monday 25th March 1895, bricklayers working on the Hotel de Paris went on strike for an extra halfpenny per hour. The Public Bar - November 1986 |