It was reported 25th February 1843 that
Mrs. Bagster had
been assaulted by lodger Mr. Osborne, by him opening a door with
great vehemence and knocking her across the width of the room. Her
husband was away ay the time. Hearing that the landlady had
originally slammed the door in the face of the lodger as he asked to
return his key to her husband, it was stated that the landlady was a
violent and ill-tempered woman. In consequence, the Magistrates
dismissed the case.
Demolished c1870 and rebuilt, to reopen under the name of the
LAME DOG.
On 16th June 1840,
Hannah Bidwell died after a long and painful affliction. She was aged 34.
Mr. Bidwell, of Brazen-doors was left with three small children.
It is not clear if Mr. Bidwell was a publican or living within an area known
as Brazen-doors?