1960 - Soon after closure.
Image provided by Charlie & George Ducker.

Lot 4 in the Sale by Auction Wednesday 5th June 1839.
Fronting Bethel Street and Ladies' Lane, containing a kitchen, bar, porter room, Club Room, two bed rooms and two attics, with a ten pin ground and large cellar. In occupation of Richard Stannard at the rent of £25 per annum.
(Lots 11 and 12 in the sale were two Wherries, the Elizabeth at 36 tons and the Ann at 30 tons)

About 40 members of the Night Watch, with Superintendent P. M. Yarrington, celebrated the marriage of Her Majesty to the Prince of Wales on Monday 10th February 1840 by dining here. The landlord, Mr. Stannard served up with the greatest conviviality and good feeling prevailed.
Her Majesty and her Consort were toasted with enthusiasm.
The party broke up at seven o'clock.
(Superintendent Yarrington went on to the BLACK HORSE to dine with the Police force members.)


Advertised Saturday, 3rd January 1863 - For Sale by Private Contract.

7 day licence transferred from the HOOP 11 February 1929

Closed 11th April 1960 but licence held until 1963

Demolished and site included in that of the new library, later the site of the Forum.