The VINEYARD INN 1842 to 1877.

On Monday 12th April 1847 Mr. Page was severely reproved on account of the disreputable house which he kept. He was warned that if he did not improve in his way of business, his licence would not be renewed.
(Three young men, Sneath, Chapman and Stowers had been accused of committing a robbery in the house by stealing three sovereigns from a young man named Mace, who upon discovery of the loss, attempted to commit suicide. The three were released with a warning).


For Sale by Auction Monday 20th September 1847 along with part of the Household Furniture of Mr. John Page who was leaving the occupation.
All the Shop Features, Excellent Four-motion Beer Engine and Implements of Business included.


It was reported 1st January 1848 that William Moon and William James had attempted to buy a quarter pint of rum using a counterfeit half crown. Licensee Mr. Sparkes spotted the deception and threw the coin into the fire. The pair left the public house and later attempted to pass another base coin at the shop of Mr. West.
Their arrest soon followed.

Mr. Edward Sparkes, who was declining the Wine Trade, offered for Sale by Auction, Thursday 9th August 1860, 650 Dozens of Port Wine.
Viz:
54 dozen of Port, vintage 1851, bottled 1856
100 dozen of P{ort, landed in 1852, bottled in 1856
100 dozen of lighter Port, landed 1852, bottled 1856.
(All shipped by Sandeman's House)
Also 45 dozen of Pale and Gold Sherry.
The Wines were stored in the cellar at Mr. Sparke's Residence in Upper Hellesdon.

Known as BOSWELLS FREEHOUSE to c1914