1984
28th December 1867 - "A First Class Hotel erected through the liberal
and enterprising spirit of Mr. T. W. Merrison, of Worthing Mills, a
long felt want in the neighbourhood. Recently opened by Mr. Robert
Buckingham, formerly in the service of Captain Bulwer, of Quebec Hall,
East Dereham. On the Friday 20th December several hundred gathered at
the house, so many that a temporary building had to be erected
outside..........."
New licence granted 31st August 1868.
(So operated on a temporary licence to that date?)
Sales 1960 of 97 barrels of beer and 29 (gallons of) spirits.
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