July 1996

Also referenced as at St. Paul. (Adjoins the parish of St. James)

On Wednesday 10th June 1857, beerhouse keeper William Bullard, along with carter John Wright, was charged by a gamekeeper of having destroyed game on lands belonging to Sir W. Beauchamp, Bart. Bullard was fined £1 and £1 2s costs whilst Wright only had to pay 12s 6d costs. (Mr. Bullard was at the WINDSOR CASTLE to at least 1856, it is unclear when he left, but this house seems a likely beerhouse at that time.)

 Licensee William Bullard (39) was accused at Crown Court, Friday 29th July 1859, of receiving a gold watch, knowing it to be stolen. The watch had been taken from Mr. Henry Hindes by John Crotch (20), shoemaker and Philip Chapman (30) also a shoemaker. The watch was sold to Bullard for 30/- whereas it had cost £9.
Bullard confirmed that he had been convicted twice before for passing base coin, but had been in the police force for 12 years and a police sergeant for seven, but had borne a blameless character for the previous sixteen years.
The three were found guilty, but the jury asked for lenience towards Bullard owing to his previous good character. The Judge thought that Bullard was the worst offender since it was people like him who supported those wishing to dispose of stolen property.
Crotch and Chapman were each sentenced to four years penal servitude. Bearing in mind the wishes of the jury, and considering the seriousness of his crime, Bullard received `only' five years penal servitude.

Closed June 2013 and sold by Bateman's brewery.
Reopened November 2014 following refurbishment.

Awarded CAMRA Norwich & Norfolk Pub of the Year April 2019.

House no. 458 on 1845 Magistrates list