Known as the FLEUR DE LYS to at least 1896.

Not identified by name prior to 1899.

A General Servant, about 20, able to do plain cooking and with no children, was required at the Crown Stores. As advertised 15th April 1899 (and 6th May 1899 when desired age reduced to about 19).
On 27th May and 17th June 1899 the requirement was for a respectable Girl as General Servant who could do plain cooking.
In January and again July 1901, a respectable Girl was needed for housework. No children. Good wages.

Offered To Let, 27th September 1902, with Early Possession. Excellent Premises and completely fitted Horseshoe Bar. Full Licence.
Apply Youngs, Crawshay & Youngs Ltd.

A Respectable Young Person required 8th July 1903. To carry out Housework and to assist in Bar; good wages.


On Tuesday 4th February 1913, alterations to the Crown Stores were approved by the magistrates. Although two adjoining shops would be taken into the property, the area previously available for consumption of beer, would be reduced by some 250 (sq?) feet. One of the added shops would be used as the bar parlour and the other as an order office. The intention of owners Youngs, Crawshay and Company was to increase bottled beer trade.

Officially became the BLUE HOUSE 28.01.1953.

(Thomas Smith still listed at the CROWN STORES in 1955 directory)