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 1980 Stands on the site of Blackfriars Convent. Said to originally been the house of a worsted merchant. A half a crown reward was offered by the landlord of the Black Boys, St. Clement, 23rd April 1709, for the person returning a piece of gold, lost from a boy's neck. It was advised 19th March 1732 that William Sudbury had removed to the UNICORN, St. Mary's. Advertised 1st May 1760 To be Let or entered Immediately. An ancient and well-appointed drawing house. Enquire of Mr. Charles Weston. <Banker?> 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) Offered For Sale August 1785 as part of a Freehold Estate consisting of the Inn, several Tenements and a considerable Quantity of Ground next the River. The Whole having a yearly value of £60. Given as the BLACK DOGS 1852. Damaged by enemy action 27.04.1942. House reopened 29.12.1953. Morgans sales for 1960 were :- House renamed the MERCHANTS of COLEGATE in 1980.
(The `Tonic Sol Fa' notation system was originated by Sarah Glover [1786 - 1867] and she founded a school for gentlewomen in Black Boys Yard.) |
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| In 1961 the BYSTANDERS FILM CLUB
commenced a survey of Norwich public houses. Unfortunately, by 1968 the challenge remained unfinished and Watney Mann had taken over the local breweries....Toilet facilities (Conveniences) were rated on cleanliness and general standard. This house was rated as follows:- |
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