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WILLIAM HALL 1839
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ROBERT BABER / BAKER 1856 - 1859
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Mrs Skipper 1870 - 1871



Robert Barber died suddenly on the morning of Sunday 27th March 1859 a few minutes after returning from having a coffee at a neighbouring shop. Described as a thick-set, short-necked man, of asbout 40, he apparently died of a brain haemorrhage.
(Norfolk Chronicle)

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The sudden death of Robert Barker on Sunday 27th March 1859 was reported on 2nd April (Norfolk News). A blood vessel in his brain had ruptured shortly after he had returned to the Tap after having a cup of coffee at Rayner's.

Address as Penny Street in 1839, according to Robson.

Ferry Lane in 1856.

Common Staith Lane 1870.


It was reported 5th February 1870 that a "convict at large, having a ticket to leave from Millbank prison", named Thomas Brennan, had stolen a pewter pint pot from the Globe Tap. The pot was described as the property of Mrs. Skipper, but also as belonging to Mr. A Flowers.

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