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It was reported 18th November 1780 that licensee Mr Henry Green had been robbed by two highwaymen at 8:00pm 11th November. The offending pair, John Ewston and John Love, alias William Skipper, were arrested 21st November at the George Inn, Swaffham. Along with two accomplices (Smith & Moore), they attempted to escape from the Castle Gaol 20th December 1780 but were discovered by the keeper and were confined in the cell, double ironed and yoked. ~ 5th February 1783 - John Lock, Norwich Corn Merchant advised Farmers and Growers of Wheat that he would be at the Bull, at 11:00am. He would be buying Wheat and other grains, delivered to Attlebridge, and every following Wednesday at the same time. The Bull also referenced 1797 |