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Originally called the PRINCE OF WALES. William Kilburn applied for a full licence Tuesday 24th August 1869 which, according to the Norwich Mercury, was granted to the PRINCE OF WALES. First licensed as the PRINCESS OF WALES in 1869. ~ Mr. Corrick applied for a new music licence 22nd August 1898. Having been for many years a guard on the Great Eastern Railway, he had obtained, about twelve months previous when he took on the house, a music and singing licence for a railway servants' club on Friday evenings, . Wishing to extend the licence to allow Saturday concerts. Although said to be a respectable man, his application was refused. ~ Robert Allen had his right leg amputated following blood poisoning, caused by a cut on his big toe. Being a keen cyclist he had a tricycle made and on Wednesday 1st September 1909 he tried out the machine for the first time. After a short ride in the yard he fell forward on the handle bars and died. He was aged 60 years. "Death from natural causes". ~ Closed 1st September 1965. Name `Recently and finally removed from the Licensing Register'- 23rd November 1966. Demolished 1967. |