1904

Commercial Hotel & Posting House.

Mentioned in Sylas Neville's diary 1771
and in Parson Woodforde's diary 1786.

Recorded in Register of Blofield, Taverham & Walsham Hundred licensed houses taken 9th September 1789.
John Newstead advised his Friends, Gentlemen Travellers and the Public, 6th April 1806, that he had entered the Inn.

For Sale by Auction Friday 28th August 1812.
Proprietor John Newstead intending to retire.

Robert England advised 2nd October 1813 that he had recently succeeded Mr. Newstead at the Inn

For Sale by Auction Tuesday 25th April 1815 by order of the Assignees of John Newstead, a Bankrupt.
Then under a lease of which Twelve years would be unexpired at Michaelmas 1815.

Mr. R. England of the Queen's Head informed his Friends and the Public in general, that he had reduced his Posting to 1s 3d per mile. Dated 27th September 1815.

Mr. Newstead, advised his friends and the public in general that he had moved to the Feathers Inn & Livery Stables at Great Yarmouth and humbly solicited their continuance of patronage....... 13th July 1816.

All persons having claims or Demands on the Effects or Estate of Robert England, deceased, were advised in a notification dated 21st June 1837, to send their account to his widow, Mary England, forthwith. Those indebted to Mr. England at the time of his decease were requested to settle their accounts.

It was reported 31st October 1840 that in consequence of the death of Mrs. England, the business would be continued by Mrs. Cox, for the benefit of her Son, who by their conjoined efforts would endeavour to merit that liberal patronage which his deceased Mother had so long enjoyed. The Choicest Wines, well aired Beds, comfortable Stables and Lock-up Coach-houses were offered.

For sale by auction Saturday 3rd April 1847.
Established for a century and in full trade.
With two parlours, bar, keeping-room, large room capable of dining 60 persons, having shifting partitions, making occasional sitting and bed-rooms, seven principal bed-rooms, four attics, convenient kitchen, store-room, pantry, scullery and offices. Also capital arched wine cellar, beer, spirit and coal cellars. A spacious Yard with Stabling for 40 horses, Hay-lofts, Postillions' Chambers, Harness and other Houses, Laundry and Dairy. The Business of the Post Office having been carried out for some years.

Lot No. 39 in the sale of the Geldeston Brewery Wednesday 1st April 1858.
Purchased by Mr. Hinchcliffe for £700.

Mrs Pearce offered her remaining Household Furniture and Outdoor Effects for Sale by Auction, Thursday 12th December 1895, since she was relinquishing the business in favour of her son, William Pearce.

For Sale by Auction Thursday, 1st June 1899, under the instructions of the Trustees of Sale, under the Will of Mrs. Susan Hinchcliffe, Deceased.
"A most lucrative business having been carried out by the late Mrs. Hinchcliffe, and very successfully carried out by her successors. One of the best wayside licensed occupations in the county. Premises held by Messrs. Bullard on a Lease expiring at Michaelmas 1901, at an annual rent of £150."

c1910

Closed by Watney Mann (East Anglia) Ltd., 18th September 1975.

Became Shop & Offices.

See p69 `The Norfolk Broads In Old Postcards' - Basil Gowen. pub. 1990