Also given as the RAILWAY INN.

At the Norwich Quarter Sessions, Tuesday 31st December 1867, Francis Bush (50), was accused of stealing 24 bottles of brandy, the property of Messrs. Barwell. It was heard that Bush had feloniously obtained quantities of spirits from his son-in-law, Joshua Edmonds,  who had worked for Mr. Barwell. Mr. Edmonds said that he had `taken a few bottles' since about February 1867 to give to Bush, who had left the Railway Tavern about March 1867.
Edmonds had been apprehended for theft, but having confessed to the crime, he had been discharged and admitted as evidence against Bush.
 Another witness, Thomas Edwards, said he had employed Bush to do some painting and had paid Bush 3s for a bottle of brandy in October 1867. He had then been told that there were 3 other bottles available if he should require them.
Bush was found guilty of theft and of handling stolen goods. He was sentenced to 12 months' imprisonment.

 

 

Sold to the Great Eastern Railway 1882

Apparently the unofficial name of the ROSE & CROWN