August 1998
Building originated in 14th century and became a town house into
which Alexander Thurston, merchant, entered 1580.
Thurston, a Freeman of Norwich from 1575, became Sherriff 1587-8, Alderman 1589, Mayor in 1600 and Member of
Parliament in 1601. His initials are on
corbel at west end gable.
1988
The sign was based upon a painting by Hogarth.
It was replaced in late 1990's by a modern depiction of a boy
with catapult and that in turn was replaced (2012) with a
pyramid of cartoon mice.
Carter, Steward & Co's
WINE VAULTS by 1890's to 1962.
Following a reported £250,000 facelift, commenced 20th
June 1989, the house was re-opened
August 1989 with the aid of comedian Frank Carson and town crier
David Bullock.
Traded as the
MISCHIEF ALE & WINE
VAULTS from 1989, but became the
MISCHIEF by 2000.
