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For Sale by Auction Monday, 23rd July 1810.
In the tenancy of Mr. Barnes on a lease to expire Michaelmas 1815.

Shown on Bryant's 1826 map.

Fiddy Barnes of Stoke Holy Cross was one of Forty-two signatories of a Petition to the House of Commons following a meeting at a Vestry Meeting, held 13th December 1830.
Fiddy Barnes of Stoke Holy Cross married Mrs Mary Betts February 1831.

A sale of Horses, other animals, Tumbrils, Instruments & Household Furniture &c. was to take place on the Premises of Mr. Fiddy Barnes, who was changing his situation at the Rummer Inn.

*Purdy Barnes appeared before the Court of Insolvent Debtors 14th March 1833. He was described as late of Stoke Holy Cross, first a Publican and Tailor, and late a Tailor.

Fiddy Barnes, the younger, formerly of Stoke Holy Cross, then of Framingham Pigot, Farmer; then of Stoke Holy Cross, Farmer and Publican; late of Shotesham All Saints, was to appear before the Court for the Relief of Insolvent debtors, 21st March 1836.

October 1849 - The Henstead and Humbleyard Association awarded Fiddy Barnes the sum of £3 for having brought up 10 children without parochial relief.

All the household furniture of Mr. John Huggins was to be Sold by Auction, Monday 10th October 1853, since he was intending to leave the Inn. Bar utensils, Glass and Earthenware, Farming Implements and 3 valuable Horses were included in the sale.
<Since Mr. Huggins is still listed in the 1856 trades directory, it seems his plans to leave were somewhat delayed.>

For Sale by Auction Saturday, 2nd June 1866.
An Old-established Inn and Road House on the high road to Norwich, with Barn, Stables, Neat-house, Outbuildings, Yards and Gardens.
A Freehold property available from Michaelmas 1866.



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