20th February 1818 - Copyholder tenant, Sir Charles
Chad of Thursford conveyed the Blue Bell and a number of messuages to
John Savory of Syderstone, who then became copyhold tenant of the
Manor. Robert Nobbs given as the occupier of the Blue Bell.
<Thanks to Heather Etteridge and the Norfolk Family History Society,
Sept 2026>
Appears on Bryant's 1826 map.
As BLUE BELL 1836
On Monday 27th December 1853, William Howell was charged with suffering
beer to be consumed, in his house, on 5th December during the hours of
divine service. At about 11:00 am Police-constable Dye had discovered
several persons in the house and saw glasses removed from the table.
Sampling the spillage, the constable determined the liquid to be beer.
Before the magistrates it was said that the persons present were eating
bread and cheese and no beer had been drawn. It was claimed that the
liquid on the table was soap and water. The constable however was
positive it was the real "John Barleycorn". Mr. Howell was fined £1 14s
including costs.
Damaged by enemy action 19th August 1942.
79 barrels of beer sold in year prior to closure, reason for closing
given as `Uneconomic'
Ceased trading 14th February 1966 according to Licence
Register.
Licence not renewed 14th February 1966
