The house appears to have operated as a beerhouse prior to a full licence being granted September 1850.

On the evening of Christmas Day, 1849, Mrs. Hodgson discovered "an ill-looking vagrant" under her bed. Taken into custody, the vagrant, Isaac Walker from Barmby, Yorkshire, was found to be in possession of a razor, a set of lucifer matches, part of a knife and two candles. He received three months' imprisonment.

Address given as 12 St. James Road in 1864.

The deeds, dated 27th June 1899 were deposited at Barclays Bank 6th June 1908 as part security for a loan of £19,000.
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Late on the night of Sunday 18th September 1910, Mr & Mrs Horace Kent were awakened by their children's dog, a small fox terrier. They soon found the lower floors of the building were in flames. The dog had opened the door to the kitchen, in which it normally slept, run upstairs and had jumped onto their bed to warn them. The children were aroused and with escape down stairs impossible, they opened windows and raised alarm. Several people soon gathered and the two eldest girls, Dorothy (10) and Evelyn (8) were lowered down by using knotted sheets. The baby, Vera (2) was handed to Police sergeant Wright by Mr. Kent. Mrs Kent jumped into the arms of several people below. Mr. Kent threw the dog from the window and it unfortunately landed on the head of Police constable Beaumont, causing some damage to his helmet. Mr. Kent scrambled from the window and was caught by the policemen in the street. The Kent family were all in their night attire and a kind neighbour provided clothing. They were afterwards taken to the Fleece Inn, where Mr. & Mrs. Harry Hawkins gave them shelter, they were relatives of Mr. Kent.
The fire brigade had turned out promptly under Captain J W Shaw and third officer Chilvers. Chief Constable Payne also rushed to the scene. It was found that he kitchen was enveloped in flames and considerable draught was spreading the fire up the staircase and along the passage to bar and parlour. With much hard work the firemen were able to contain the outbreak to the rear of the premises. At the height of the blaze Police sergeant Wright obtained a ladder and entered a bed-room window in order to save the cash-box.
The cause of the outbreak was unknown. The premises were insured.

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Referred for Compensation 10th March 1919.

Licence extinct 13th January 1920