In the will of William Slater, Gent, of Norwich, dated 28th February 1784 and proved 7th October 1784, the Angel, a Messuage and Shop near the Inn and several buildings, pieces, pightle or enclosures of land, yards, gardens &c., belonging were given to his wife Anne and upon her decease were to pass to pass to their eldest son, William Slater.
Late occupant of the properties given as Samuel Gilman, beer brewer, John Elsy, Glover and the widow Austin.
Lot No. 23 in auction 21st May 1796.
`With excellent Stables, Coach House, Granary, Yard and Appurtenances to the same belonging; Also three cottages adjoining thereto. Freehold, but pays a Free Rent to the Manor of Hingham of 1/4d'.
At the Petty Sessions held Tuesday 21st January 1868, David Carleton was accused by Police-constable William Grimes of allowing gambling, in the form of card playing, in his house. Mr. Carleton said he was unaware of the events since, at the time in the morning when the constable entered the house, he was in bed asleep. The annual supper had been held at the house and a few persons had remained behind after the party had broken up, not an unusual thing on such occasions. The constable had only heard conversation that could relate to card playing and did not observe any drinks being dispensed.
The case was dismissed.

Advertise To Let 12th October 1881 by Bidwell & Co.
With good Stables and Yard. With Wheelwright's Shop attached.
(James Mitchell given at the UNICORN INN in the 1901 census -
but second entry gives William Mann)

Tuesday 7th February 1905 -  Licence renewal referred to session to be held 7th March 1905 on the grounds that the house was redundant and unnecessary.

Tuesday 7th March 1905 - Police Constable Powell claimed that there had been seven tenants at the house since 1898. Mr. Bidwell confirmed that it was the only licence held by the firm in the division and that there had only been five tenants in the period stated by the constable. A letter from a former tenant, claiming it was not possible for anyone to gain a living from the house, had been written in spite. Mr. Peasegood, the tenant from January 1905, had found the trade a steady one. The average trade for the previous three years had been 80 barrels of beer and 62 gallons of spirits. James Mitchell, a former tenant of 4½ years, confirmed a good trade at the house, as did an old tenant, William Skitmore - (Time of service to be discovered - he is recorded as a blacksmith in 1890,1891 and 1905.)
Provisional licence granted - Quarter Sessions to decide licence renewal.

On Friday 23rd June 1905 the future of the licence was considered by the Renewal Authority. The house had been selected for possible closure by compensation since there were several other licensed houses nearby and there had been frequent change of tenant. It was heard that the house was structurally one of the best in the area and there had been no objection to the conduct of the house.
Licence renewed.
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