PRINCESS ROYAL pre 1851


c1881 - Landlord John Bailey jnr. with wife Sarah to his side. Daughter Sarah stands in front of her mother. Son William John stands behind the groom holding the horse. Son John stands at the extreme right.


Named as PRINCESS VICTORIA 1861

Offered for sale by auction by Mr Stephen Gregory as sale report in the Lynn Advertiser 2nd June 1899.
The beerhouse being in the occupation of Mr J Bailey and including barn, stables and outbuildings.
Purchased by Mr T E Bagge for £875.


During a thunderstorm on the afternoon of Tuesday 26th June 1928, the gable-end of the house was struck by lightening. it was reported that one customer had his pipe electrically wrenched from his mouth. He was astonished but unscathed.

Full licence granted 13th March 1939 by removal from the SHIP INN, Tilney.

Penny In The Hole played here to at least the1950's.
6 `coins' used, one being a 1797 Heavy Penny the remainder being lighter brass discs.

 Reported July 1983 as closed.
Reported October 1983 as the former Norwich Brewery house, destined to reopen as a freehouse.

Advertised to be auctioned 11th May 1990.
Described as offering extensive accommodation including a sizeable public bar, snug, large Cromwellian bar, restaurant area, kitchen, upstairs living accommodation and two 18ft attic rooms. Large car park.

November 1990 and December 1999 - Sunday Lunch, main course £2.99.

Offering A La Carte delights in the newly opened "Farmer's Barn, Restaurant and Wine Bar", from Saturday 5th January 1991.

Offered for sale, May 1992 for £185,000
(Valued 1988 at £300,000)

Planning `change of use' granted by November 2002.

Another casualty.