On 24th December 1785 it was reported that Mrs. Stringer, mother of Mr. Stringer of the Church Style, had died the previous day.

The window shutters were stolen during the night of Monday 2nd January 1786. This was the second time that shutters had been stolen from the house.

31st January 1789 - All persons having any Demand on the Effects of Mrs. Diana Stringer, deceased, were advised to send in their Account. All those Indebted were requested to settle their Accounts.


William Duckett is named at the CHURCH STILE, Upper Market, in 1802.
( William Peck is at the CHURCH STILE, Market Place the same year.)

John Waller announced to the public May 1806 that he had taken the OLD CHURCH STILE and hoped for the continuance of favours which were experienced by his predecessor, the late Mr. John Buckle.
Mr. Waller was formerly servant of the late Mr. J. Tuthill, and had been lately in the service of J. G. Aggs, Esq.

On 27th June 1812, Mr. Waller advised that he had removed from the Church Stile and had taken a Shop, late in the occupation of Mr. Rose.

January 1832 - It was announced that Nathaniel Eastaugh of the Church Style had been appointed, by the Commissioners under the Norwich Paving Act, as Superintendent of Scavengers. Any Complaints of defective Cleansing of the Streets, or other nuisances therein, were to report to him, in order immediate attention could be given. He being fully empowered to cause the Scavengers to promptly attend and effect removal or remedy of the situation.

The Church Stile, Upper Market, was one of 21 houses listed January 1835 to Accommodate Voters for Messrs. Walpole and Wodehouse.


Friday 27th October 1844 - The City Committee reported that the CHURCH STILE Public-house had been let to Mr. Easto at the rate of £51 per annum, for 30 years. (They also reported that two old fire engines had been sold for £30 15s.)

On Tuesday 4th August 1846 a member of the Town Council advocated that letting property by auction paid rewards, since the CHURCH STYLE was formerly let at £6 per annum, but was (by now) realising  about £60.

On Tuesday 30th August 1864 it was confirmed that the house had been transferred to Mr. Easto on 29th September 1849 for a term of 31 years, from 25th March 1845 and on 15th August 1864, Mr. Easto assigned the house to Messrs. Morgans, subject to the annual rent of £51.

March 1866 - William Vincent described as a butcher and fined 5s plus costs of £1 12s for removing six bullocks' hides from a farm at Burgh Apton on 23rd February, without obtaining a licence. . A second charge of removing a sack of offal from the same place on 22nd February led to a further fine of 5s and 19s 6d costs.

Location as Upper Market in 1836 & 1854.
Listed as the OLD CHURCH STYLE in 1865.
As at Fishmarket 1869.

Licence dropped 1877.

Site believed to have become that of the BEACONSFIELD ARMS.

See HALF MOON

See GOLDEN KEY