Known as GOAT'S HOUSE from John Goat who was a landowner in the early 1700's.

Named the KINGS ARMS in 1767 with Isaac Alsop paying rates. In 1790 he went bankrupt and absconded.

340 gallons of gin were auctioned here in 1768.

Thomas Sanderson thanked his numerous Friends and the Public in General, 7th July 1792, for their support in the last season. He had spared no expense to make the most elegant accommodation and his larder was always well provided; the cellars well stocked with wines of the choicest vintages.
A neat Diligence set out to and from Norwich every week.
Fares were 2s to North Walsham, 5s to Norwich.
From North Walsham to Norwich 3s 6d, short passengers in Proportion. Small Parcels, 2d each, and so in Proportion.
Mr. Sanderson pointed out that owing to the many complaints over the previous season, the proprietor was induced to engage the undertaking.

The premises were advertised for sale in the Norwich Mercury of 18th October 1828, then under the name of the CROWN. A small brewery was included in the sale.

By 1836 the house was known as the PIG & WHISTLE.
But Pigot still names it the Kings Arms in 1839 as does the 1840/1 Register of Electors.

Became the CROWN & ANCHOR by 1845, following the arrival of Charles Loynes in 1839.