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Address as Holls Lane in 1845. Amongst the attractions Mr. Kerrison had arranged for Assize Week, commencing 21st July 1845, were a Concert sustained by Military Brass, the ascent of a large Montgolfier Balloon and a display of Fireworks. Admission 6d, to be returned in Refreshment. On Saturday 11th April 1846, Mr. George Clarke undertook to walk 1,500 miles, in 1000 successive hours, at the West End Retreat Gardens. By Thursday 16th April he had completed 432 miles and appeared not to be at all fatigued. On 30th April it was reported that he would complete 684 miles by that evening. By Thursday 14th May he had reached 936 miles. His only problem was being awakened in the mornings. He completed the 1,500 miles on Saturday 4th June 1846. The Household Furniture, China, Glass, Eight-day Clock and Small brewing Plant, the property of Mr. John Kerrison, was to be Sold without reserve, Thursday 19th August 1847. A `Grandes Fetês Champêtres et Bal d' Eté ' was to be held here during the Assizes as advertised 27th July 1850. Grand concerts were to be supported by Mrs. J. R. Stephens of the Metropolitan Concerts, Mr. George Carman of the principal London Concerts and Mr. Harry Fox from the Royal Casino, Manchester. There were to be Extraordinary performances by Professor Mori & Sons and Signor Volanti from Franconi's Cirque Royal, Paris. There were Fruit Gardens and a Splendid Pavillion for a Salle de Danse.... Advertised to Let June 1855 The WEST END RETREAT PLEASURE GARDENS With Baronial Hall, capable of holding 2000 persons, situated in the parish of Heigham, Near the Dereham Road. Rent and Income Moderate. Apply Mr. Richard Bullard, Brewer, St. Miles Bridge, Norwich. Advertised 2nd June 1860 - To Be Sold. With Two Acres of excellent Land, admirably adapted for Building purposes. Apply Richard Bullard, St. Miles' Brewery. John Edward Barnes was arrested 19th February 1861 with debts of £412 1s 6d and credits of £19 9s 3d. Bail was admitted at the end of February, with protection, until the March Court. Damaged by enemy action 27/29th April 1942 Norwich Brewery (Grand Metropolitan), desired to sell off the bowling green for housing, in spite of multiple objections, during the summer of 1989. Two bowls teams still using the green in 1998. (Jean Wakefield is the daughter of famed boxer Ginger Sadd - see Causeway Tavern) |
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