Probably the same as TOM OF BEDLAM (1745 - 1764)

Also as the BEDLAM & STAR OF BETHLEHEM.

The house was engaged for Freeholders, the Friends of Sir Edward Astley, Bart. and Thomas William Coke, Esq. on Wednesday 14th April 1784, being the Day of Election. (One of 53 such houses in Norwich)

As MAD BESS by 1784 to 25.10.1867.

Given as at St. Martins in 1845.

Robert Arthurton also operated as a Contractor and General Carter.

At the 1906 Licensing Sessions Inspector Cooper said that this was an old house, structurally deficient for the requirements of the licensed trade. He added that the tenant was extensively engaged as a job master and did not give proper supervision.
There were 15 other (licensed) houses within 200 yards.