Previously the ARTICHOKE which is mentioned 1820.
Jonathan Neville (www.norfolkmills.co.uk) remembers that in the late 1950's the older customers still called the Walpole Arms the Artichoke.

81 Timber Trees were Sold by Auction at the Walpole Arms, 17th January 1821.

Henry Smith is named here May 1829.

All the Household Furniture and Effects of the late Henry Smith, deceased, were to be sold here Friday, 8th June 1849. His Farming Stock, including 3 Cart Horses, 3 young Cows, 2 Buds, 2 Weanlings, 7 Ewes and 9 superior Lambs were also to be sold, as well as Waggons, Tumbrels, Ploughs, Harrows, &c., &c.

The Farming Stock and Implements, Dairy and Brewing Utensils, Green Roll and Bowls, Household Furniture and other Effects of Mr. Henry Fiddy were to be Sold by Auction Tuesday, 11th October 1853.

The Furniture, &c., of Mr. Whaites were to be sold here, Monday 10th October 1859.

Robert Sparrow, Richard Ayton, James Buck jun., James Buck sen. and Frederick Tuck, all of Itteringham were charged Tuesday 18th October 1859 of breaking twenty-one panes of glass and one door at the Walpole Arms, the property of the Earl of Orford. The information was given by Matilda Weight. Each paid a fine of 12s which included costs.

The Household Furniture, Bar Utensils, a very good Horse, superior Cow and Calf, Sow and 12 Pigs, Tumbrels, Carts, Ploughs, Harrows, Hand Implements, &c., &c. of Mr. William Thornton were to be Sold by Auction Wednesday 11th October 1865.

 Bullards delivery list of c1962 gives landlord as Overton.
(Jimmy Overton worked for the Council highways department during the day)

Closed 3rd June 1969 according to closure list by Watney Mann (East Anglia) Ltd.

Reopened as Freehouse, leased from Estate (pre 1980)

Operating as a `Gastro Pub' from 2001.

The only Norfolk pub to win the Michelin Guide Bib Gourmand award for 11 years. (2001 - 2011)

Business in administration December 2011.