Deeds from 1727 known to exist.
Recorded in a Mortgage document dated 4th January 1775,
between Edward Hall (Inn holder) of East Dereham,
Thomas Smith (Gentleman) of East Dereham
and Anne Cobb of Litcham, widow.
Advertised for sale in the Norfolk Chronicle of 6th July 1776.
Then in the occupation of James Cobb.
Owned c1812 by Samuel Bidwell.
In 1830 carrier Abraham Woolsey departed at 10:00am every Tuesday and Thursday for
Thetford.
In court Monday March 24th 1862, landlord Richard Clements was sued for the
payment of £3 18s 10d. said to be due for work done and materials used in
1856 by J and W. T. Gidney when erecting the Corn Hall. Clements argued that
he had permitted the liberties taken with his property, necessitated by the
erection of the new building, on condition that the Directors of the Corn
Hall would repair any damage to the Red Lion. His Honour said that on the
information before him he could only award judgement on one item to the
value of 9d, in favour of the plaintiff. The defendants costs of the day,
including four witnesses and attorney, were allowed.
It was advised Saturday 2nd October 1875 that the sale of the house,
advertised to be on Tuesday 5th October, would not take place since
licensee Robert Clements had decided to carry on the business.
Address as Chancery Lane from 1904.
