From an original painting by M. Rigg 1905

Reputed to have previously been a 15thC leper house, then almshouse and later workhouse.

The house was engaged for Freeholders, the Friends of Sir Edward Astley, Bart. and Thomas William Coke, Esq. on Wednesday 14th April 1784, being the Day of Election. (One of 53 such houses in Norwich)


30th January 1813, Mr. Ann Sharpe thanked the friends of her late husband  and sought their continuance of favours, since she intended to carry on the business.

Part of the Household Furniture of Mrs. Sharpe, at the Artichoke, was offered for Sale by Auction Thursday 28th September 1815.

Mr. Z. Bullen thanked his numerous Friends for the support they had given him during the short period since his commencement at the Inn - 26th July 1828.
The notification that followed the above was for all Rush Sellers to attend the Artichoke Inn on Monday 4th August, 1828 where eight buyers would be dealing.

For Sale by Auction Tuesday 5th May 1846, comprising a Tap Room, large Parlour or Dining Room, Bar, two Pantries, Scullery and Cellar, four Sleeping Rooms and an Attic. With front entrance Yard containing a detached Wash-house and Coal-house. In the extensive Back Yard, a substantial Barn, Outbuildings, Stables, Piggeries, Fowl-houses an Offices, with a Pump of excellent Water.

To Let with Immediate Possession, January 1858.

Rebuilt 1932.


01.05.1932
Image by George Plunkett - shown by permission - Copyright © G.A.F.Plunkett 2002


Present house still displays some Youngs, Crawshay & Youngs windows.