| Licensees : |
| WILLIAM RUMBOLD / RUMBALL |
1781 |
| THOMAS CLARKE |
1791 - 1793 |
THOMAS CARR
(It was reported 27.09.1823 that Thomas Carr late of the White Hart,
had died during the previous week - age 63) |
by August 1808 to December 1821 |
| Mr. H HORNE |
1822 |
SAMUEL NEWSON
brewer & spirit merchant |
1830 - 1833 |
WILLIAM HOWARD
Previously at the Kings Arms, East Dereham - but still apparently the
owner.
Died 7th June 1836 - age 70
His wife Dorcas inheriting the East Dereham inn
and his daughter, Mary Ann, wife of George Samuel Dakin, inherited the
White Hart.. |
1835 - 1836 |
WILLIAM
HENRY DAKIN
(in occupation 1836 according to
the will of William Howard - had been mentioned in June 1835 list of
Bankrupts as an Innkeeper of Hingham, having been awarded a Certificate.
[ clear of debt ?]) |
1836 |
| WILLIAM
TINDALE |
1839 |
JAMES MORTLOCK
age 25 |
1841 - 1843 |
| ROBERT COE |
03.1843 - 1849 |
ELIZABETH COE (widow)
age 46 in 1851 |
1849 - 1861 |
THOMAS CLARKE
age 38 in 1871 |
1861 - 1871 |
.... BLYTH
(See August 1888 - owner?) |
August 1871 |
| ROBERT HENRY
CLARKE |
1872 |
| WILLIAM
MINNS MARIS / MARRIS |
1875 - 1877 |
HENRY WILLIAM OWLES
& farmer
age 34 in 1881 |
1879 - 1886 |
JOHN JAMES WILSON
Bankrupt - did not appear Wednesday 20th June 1888 for his accounts to
be examined. |
to June 1888 |
Mr. BLYTH
owner - temporary transfer |
23.08.1888 |
| GEORGE CHEESEMAN |
to 02.1890 |
ROBERT McEWAN
(Opening dinner 1st April 1890) |
18.02.1890 |
HERBERT DARNELL
age 22 in 1891
see below |
21.10.1890 - 1891 |
| THOMAS HENRY HUBBARD |
1892 |
| JOHN VINCENT POTTER |
18.12.1894 - 1896 |
FREDERICK
CHARLES PAYNE
age 46 in 1901 |
1900 - 1908 |
CHARLES
WILLIAM POTTER
Age 42 in 1911 |
1911 - 1925 |
Tuesday, 21st September 1915 - Fine
of 1s for failing to register an alien staying in his house on 31st
August. The alien, a Belgian named Matthieu Cortvriend had left without
registering.
Mr. Potter said that he was not aware that it was his duty to inform the
Authorities. The policeman had pinned the notice, in the form of a hand
bill, in the bar with other bills advertising Michaelmas Sales
etc.... |
| HARRIETT MARIA POTTER |
to 12. 1925 |
| Tuesday 4th January 1927 - Fine of
15s on each of three cases of serving beer at 4:33 pm on 16th December
1926. A half pint of beer had been given without charge, to two draymen
delivering beer and to a farmer who had delivered some turnips and a
rabbit. Brewers S&P had said it was an important case since it was
customary for draymen to be treated as friends, not customers and it had
been the practice to offer refreshments as soon as they had completed
their duties. |
| ROBERT JOHN
RAYNER |
1926 - 1954 |
| MICHAEL HAWES |
1954 - 1958 |
| RONALD BAXTER |
1959 - 1967 |
| DONALD BEST |
1967 - 1968 |
| Mr & Mrs DAVID W
GATHERCOLE |
1969 - 1974 |
| AUBREY MORTON |
1974 - 1977 |
| DAVID RIDLEY |
1978 - 1985+ |
| - |
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| LES FOSTER |
by 11.1999 |
| - |
|
MATTHEW PAMPLIN &
KATIE HALES |
by 2016 |
Miss Ann Hasement Trundle, daughter of the late Joseph Trundle, of
the White Hart, died in London, December 1804. She was in her 17th
year.
Herbert Darnell was examined for bankruptcy, Monday, 21st December
1891. He had liabilities of £400 5s 1d and a deficiency of
£275 16s 8d. He claimed that when he had taken the White Hart,
he was informed that the takings were between £90 and
£100 per month. The truth was that it was half that amount. In
good faith he had purchased the furniture and utensils for
£425, the Official Receiver sold them for £130.
In 1954 Michael Hawes was 27 years old and previously served ten
years in the Merchant Navy before taking on the White Hart.
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c1925
The stone to the left was presented from Hingham U.S.A.
(Still in situ today)
Earliest mention 1470.
Called the HART in 1472.
Possibly became the WHITE HART during the
Wars of the Roses.
Extensively rebuilt in the 1770's and became a Posting Inn.
~
ALLDAY & KERRISON announced that in pursuance of his Majesty's Proclamation,
they would be at the house Friday 3rd May 1776 to exchange deficient gold
coin, coined before 5th January 1772. Guineas, Half Guineas and Quarter
Guineas would be exchanged for new coins, provided they were within weight
limits.
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Mr. H. Horne informed, 22nd December 1821, that he had engaged the Inn.
All the Household Furniture and other Effects of Thomas Carr were to be
Sold by Auction Wednesday, 26th December 1821 since he was retiring from
business.
The Excellent Household Furniture of Mr. Samuel Newson was to be sold by
auction Monday 23rd September 1833 and the following two days owning to him
leaving the Inn, (but not the Town).
For Sale by Auction Friday 6th January 1842, with Brew-house, Stables
Gig-houses and other Buildings. containing a 6ft by 18 ft Ballroom; 3
Sitting-rooms, 8 Sleeping-rooms, Bar, Kitchen, Scullery, Larders,
Pantry, Beer and Wine Cellars and a conveniently situated Tap. In the
occupation of James Mortlock with possession from Lady-Day 1843 (March
25th)
Robert Coe announced 29th March 1843 that he had purchased the Inn and
proposed to occupy it himself and carry on the business in all its
branches. Extensive alterations and improvements had been commenced.
In November 1843 he advertised that an
Opening Dinner would take place on Tuesday 28th November. Tickets 10s
each.
He had previously been at the
GEORGE INN,
Watton.
On the 3rd July 1845, Robert Coe advised the Public that having been
honoured with instruction from the Railway Company to run a Conveyance
from Shipdham, through Hingham to Norwich, via Wymondham, a Light Post
Coach would run every Wednesday and Saturday morning from the
DOG
at Shipdham (7:30), the WHITE HART
(8:30) to meet the Down Train at Wymondham (9:20). The return to
meet the Up Train in the afternoon (4:30) to arrive at Hingham (6:00) and Shipdham at Seven o'clock. First Class 5s, Second Class 3s.
In a notice dated 11th July 1849, all those having claim or demand on
the Estate and Effects of the late Robert Coe were requested to send
their account or to settle their debts, to his widow, Mrs. Elizabeth
Coe.
The same notice advised that the Inn was to be Sold by Private Contract
and included Stables, Coach-houses, Offices, granaries, other
Out-buildings, Garden, Cottage, Barn and Nine Acres of fine Arable Land.
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Offered for sale by auction in August 1852 following the death of Samuel Newson.
(His widow, Mary Ann Newson is listed in 1852 as a brewer)
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For Sale by Auction, by instruction of the Executors of Mr. Robert Coe,
deceased, Tuesday, 28th March 1854.
With Stables, Gig Houses, and other requisite Buildings..... Also a
Barn, cart-lodge, Granary, Cottage and Bowling green attached....
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Advertised To Let, April 1868.
Commercial & Posting House, with about nine acres of Arable Land.
Apply Mr. Coe, Broadlands Farm, Fincham.
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To be Sold or Let, October 1887, with possession at Michaelmas.
Steward & Patteson recorded that landlord Blyth required
(non-detailed) attention to his licence - August 1871.
Market Day c1920
When renovations were being carried out in September 1954, a compartment
was found within the chimney breast being worked on. The space was large
enough to contain a person and incorporated an alcove in the wall, fitted
with a shelf. It was not part of the chimney since there was no evidence of
soot. It was suggested to have been a `priest's hole'.
During the restoration a letter dated 1836, a copy of the Daily News dated
1846 and a 1903 copy of the Eastern Daily Press were among the finds.
A pair of Cromwellian boots had been found some years earlier.
D A Yates recommended 1969 & 1970
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