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FOREHOE HUNDRED FULL LICENCE 01953 850214
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STEWARD & PATTESON Purchased with 18 other houses 03.07.1931 for the total sum of £21,600.00
WATNEY MANN    
BRENT WALKER    
      
FLYING KIWI INNS From October 2010
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
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THOMAS SOUTHWORTH to 12.2009
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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.

HINGHAM - WHITE HART
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.

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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.

Hingham Market Day
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