1970's

On Monday 12th May 1834, Mr. Robert Waller (age about 20) had been playing "three corners" at the Beer-shop kept by Mr. W. Seaman. Waller became intoxicated and quarrelled with the landlord, who "threw him at his pleasure". A man named Spink had also played the game and both Seaman and Spink used Waller in a brutal manner, beating and kicking him as he lay on the ground. The injured man lingered until Sunday 18th May, when he expired.
At the inquest on Monday 9th June a verdict of manslaughter was found against both, with Spink being taken into custody and lodged in Norwich gaol that evening. Seaman had absconded.

At the Norfolk Summer Assizes, as reported Wednesday 6th August 1834 - Along with William Spink, William Seaman, keeper of the White Swan, was charged with the manslaughter of Robert Waller. All were from Poringland. In a drunken state Waller had got into a scuffle with Spink and  suddenly fell back onto some palling and was unable to get up. Hearing that Waller was often drunk and quarrelsome, His Lordship stopped the case, saying that it was impossible to sustain the case since death could have been caused by injuries not caused by the defendants.

 
On Saturday 9th June 1849, the shop of John Hutchin was offered for sale by auction. Another lot in the same auction was a Beer-house, Large Barn, Yards, Gardens, Orchards, and Pightles of Land in the occupation of Richard Laws. Two cottages adjoining the Public-house, occupied by Widow Cann and Widow Howes were also on offer. Location given as abutting on the public road, near the church.

In October 1892, Mr. C. C. Whipps was described as a grocer and was sued by Coleman's Brewery Co. Ltd., for £9 13s, being goods delivered. Mr. Whipps admitted that £3 17s 2d was due, but the remainder was for a licence to sell the beer. An arrangement that had been made with the traveller who had induced him to sell the company liquors. The matter was settled in Court to the satisfaction of the defendant.


Along with a Mr. L. Todd, Mr. C. Whipps was appointed overseer of the Poringland Parish in May 1900.

April 1903 - At the Dunston Harriers Annual Puppy Show, Mr. C. Whipps displayed his bitch, Vanish.

Mr. Whipps was returning home on the night of Saturday 21st December 1904 from his club. Getting out of his cart he lost his footing and broke his leg.

At auction on Friday 24th May 1907, Mr. Whipps purchased three cottages in Poringland, with gardens and outbuildings. Price paid £72 10s.

In September 1909, Mr. C. Whipps gave evidence regarding Elizabeth Bales, alias Taylor, who was accused of fraudulently obtaining a pair of blue serge trousers............ (A complicated case resulting in the lady serving one month in prison).

Rebuilt beside original house by Bullards in mid 1960's.

Renamed Old Grumpy's 15.12.1996