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On the night of Sunday 18th July 1813, the bar was broken into and a
ham, a bottle of rum and a basket containing about £5 in half-pence,
was stolen. The empty basket was found in the garden the next
morning.
It was advertised 29th May 1819 that the Gardens were
now open and admittance was Free.
Mr. Downing had ornamented the gardens and the Painting of Don Cossack
at the entrance, in the costume of his country, being an object of
general attraction. Bacchanalians and other subjects `fully appropriate
to the mirthful scenes the Gardens are so well situated to draw forth,
when the minds of the citizens wish to unbend from their daily toil.'
26th July 1823 - Mr. J. Lovick advised the Ladies and Gentlemen of
Norwich and Norfolk that during Assize Week, on Wednesday 30th July,
there would be a Grand Concert. Admission 6d.
On Saturday Friday 25th July 1841, Mr. William Youngs appeared in the
Insolvent Debtors' Court and was discharged.
Richmond Hill Gardens (Pleasure Gardens) in 1842.
All the Household Furniture of Mr. William Youngs was to be Sold by
Auction, Thursday, 6th October 1842.
<* No mention of being the licensee>
The Household Furniture, including a Billiard Table, the property of the
late Mr. T. Baldwin, were to be sold, on the premises, Wednesday, 27th
November 1844.
Mr. John Mace, Builder and Wheelwright
offered his Stock in Trade ( Timber etc.) and Household
Furniture, for Sale, Monday and Tuesday, 2nd and 3rd August
1847, since he was leaving Norwich.
<* No mention of being the
licensee>
Advertised To Let 26th September 1844 - Apply Messrs. Tompson's Brewery,
King Street, Norwich. Immediate Possession.
To let for a period of 14 years from 29th September 1848 according to
notice of 8th July 1848. Lot 1. in the sale of `The Wilderness' or `Boteler's
Hills' Estate.
To Let for a term of 14 years and for Auction Tuesday
18th July 1848.
Possession from Michaelmas.
To Let by Auction on Thursday 28th June 1849.
Lot No. 1 being the property described as formerly called the Richmond Hill Gardens
to be let for a term of 49 years from Michaelmas. The hirer to lay out £200
on the Premises and to quit the building at the end of the term.
Lots 2 to 8 were pieces of Garden Ground, of which 2,3,4 and 5 would be let
for a term of 75 years with the condition that two dwellings be built on
each, within two years from the day of hire. Lots 6, 7, and 8 would be let
for a term of 21 years without mention of a requirement for dwellings, but
advertised as Sites for Residences.
In the occupation of Mr. Youngs when offered For Sale by
Auction, Tuesday 16th November 1852.
Comprising bar, large dining room, kitchen, wash-house, cellar,
three sleeping-rooms, yard, excellent stable, gig-house, etc.
Property Leasehold from the Corporation of Norwich for the
unexpired term of 30 years.
William Copeman Richards applied, on Monday 24th
August 1891, for a music and singing licence for the attached
club-room.
As 1, Bracondale in 1904
Licence provisionally refused 26th November 1930 and referred to Compensation.
Closed under Compensation 31st December 1930.
House no. 51 on 1845 Magistrates list.