NEW FOUNTAIN - Gt YARMOUTH

Also found as the NEW FOUNTAIN TAVERN.

Stood to the right of Row 136.

In 1825, Row 136, leading from the Quay to Gaol Street, was known as the Three Herring Row, Mr. Shelly's Row, Mr. Clarke the Whitesmith's Row, Mr, Farrer, the Bakers Row, Mr. Sewell, the Sailmaker's Row or the New Fountain Tavern Row.

A freehold public house, for sale by auction Thursday 8th February 1827, by orders of the executors of the late Mr. John Symonds.
The house described as `Old and Well Accustomed.'

For Sale by Auction Wednesday 3rd August 1831, freehold.
doing an extensive Trade in Porter, Ale, Spirits and Wine.
In occupation of Mr. Charles Prior.

Charles Prior appeared before the Court of Insolvent Debtors 14th March 1833. He was described as late of Gt. Yarmouth, first a Fish Curer and Fisherman; afterwards a Publican and Fish Curer; and late a Fish Curer and Fisherman.

The Yarmouth Reform society met here 15th September 1835.

Rebuilt in the 1870's.

On Friday 13th January 1905 the licence was transferred and it was stated that the rent was £20 per year.

Demolished by 1997

See p.91 of Gt. Yarmouth In Old Photographs' - pub. 1994.

See p. 7 of `Gt. Yarmouth Revisited ' pub. 1996