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October 1999 Henry Crafer returned his most grateful thanks to his friends and public in general, for the favours conferred on him at the KINGS HEAD, and following alterations, he sincerely hoped to give universal satisfaction - 25th December 1793. In May 1795 Mr Crafer thanked his Friends and the Public for their favours and informed them that he had fitted up the house with good beds and genteel furniture. An assortment of best quality Wines and liquors had been laid in. For Sale by Auction Monday, 16th January 1797 owing to the Bankruptcy of Mr. Henry Crafter. Those indebted to the said bankrupt were desired to pay their Debts immediately. Samuel Love advised his customers and friends, 22nd September 1804 that he was moving to the FEATHERS INN. 11th November 1820 - James Begbie thanks his friends for their support since entering the KINGS HEAD. On the night of Wednesday 9th January 1833 Mr. Johnson was returning home from visiting his son at Wiveton, when passing through Letheringsett, his gig overturned and being a very large man, he fell on his head with such very great force, as to drive several stones into his skull. It was reported 19th January that he was then lying in a very dangerous state. For sale by auction Tuesday 29th April 1851. As directed by the executors of the late Mr. Thomas Norton. (As was the WHITE LION) Mrs Johnson then in occupation. Mr. and Mrs. Lait were described as the "new tenants" when they were hosts of the opening dinner of the Loyal Hope of Holt Lodge, No. 45, Independent Order of Oddfellows, Norfolk and Norwich Unity, during the second week of June 1870. Damaged by enemy action 26.05.1941 |