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It was reported that from 5th October 1976, John William Elvin was the new landlord. On Friday 23rd May 1986, Jack Brice announced that he was leaving because his tenancy was to run out later in the year. He was moving to Loughborough to live near members of his family........ On 6th June 1986 Mr. John Elvin announced that he was not leaving because the tenancy had run out, but because he wished to further his airline business. |
For sale by auction Monday 10th September 1781. An Ancient and Well-accustomed Inn, late in the occupation of the owner, Mr. David Pye for upwards of forty years. With large Brewhouse, Cellars, Storehouses, Stables and Outhouses. All in exceedingly good repair One Acre of adjoining land included. James Brown, Butcher, Cattle Dealer, Farmer and Innkeeper was declared bankrupt 4th August 1881. Creditors, not having proved their debts by 29th July 1882 would be excluded from any dividend. By 15th July 1882, James Brown had been accused of fraudulent bankruptcy and Charles Wiskens, a baker accused of assisting the fraud by removing stock from Brown's farm. Brown and Wiskens each received twelve months imprisonment with hard labour. Found under Kings Arms in 1864 directory. On Monday 22nd December 1902, a horse and cart, laden with evergreens and holly and in the charge of a young man named Randall, was startled by children coming out of school. The horse bolted and collided with the recently erected sign depicting King Edward VII. The cart was severely damaged, as was the 14ft sign and King Edward VII's head. February 1986 - Two groups of customers each organised a kissogram girl to celebrate Jack Brice's birthday. First a French maidogram arrived and then a underwearogram girl.
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