October 2001

Mary Ann Roberson was a domestic servant and Susan Thompson was housekeeper at the Millwright's as recorded during the trial, Friday, 23rd November 1883 of two persons accused of stealing seven turkeys, value 49s, from Mr. Goring

The "Sanitary State" of the Millwrights Arms was complained of at the monthly Local Board Meeting of Wednesday, 6th February 1884. "The Surveyors attention was directed to this, and other such problems at Greyhound Yard and the Oxford Yard."

In  court November 1866, Henry Fairweather was charged with having a earthenware jug, purported to hold one quart, but really deficient of a quarter of a pint. In defense Mr. Fairweather said that he had only taken on the house at Michaelmas and was not aware that his predecessor had left a deficient measure.

WHEELWRIGHTS ARMS 1868.

Offered for sale 21st August 1880.
Then in the occupation of William Cann & Co
at a rent of £42 per annum. Comprising:-
Red brick and tile messuage containing, Kitchen, 2 Sitting Rooms, Back Kitchen, Wash House, Cellar, Dairy, Pantry, 4 Bedrooms; A brick & tiled Barn, Stable, Cow House, Piggeries & Yards : Also 1 Acre 9 Perches of land. Purchased by the Brewer, Mr. Ernest Stammers of East Dereham for the sum of £570.

Objection to the renewal of licence was made on Friday 16th February 1906.

Closure proposed at the First Joint Committee Meeting of Bullards and Steward & Patteson 29th May 1962. Not agreed.

Closed early 2026.
Scheduled to re-open July 2026?

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