Like many other towns and cities, Norwich has long had large numbers of public houses. In the 1880s there were over 450 pubs within Norwich’s city walls. Many would have been tiny alehouses occupying little more than the downstairs room of a house. Since this time a combination of legislation, war time raids and changes in culture have led to many closing. Although many have gone, they have not been forgotten and still contribute to the City’s folklore.
Urban cache across the road from what was once The Dial. A pub that had it's fair share of ups and downs. First licensed in 1856. William Cheeseman was Convicted on 29.05.1916 of failing to close against soldiers. Fine £1 or 13 days detention. Henrietta Cheeseman was Convicted on 04.02.1927 of selling out of hours. Fine £2 or 21 days detention.
Destroyed by enemy action 27/29.04.1942.
Trading restarted in a wooden hut.
The house was rebuilt and opened 1955.
Closed 27th May 1992 and became a car audio shop.
Later it became a bed showroom and now it is home to well known supermarket.
I used to drink in here in my youth and if my memory serves me correct I saw some good bands here and I seem to remember egg cartons stuck to the walls as a form of sound insulation. But this is all an drink induced haze.