Painters, plumbers & glaziers
ADVERTISEMENT: WV Feltham, Boot & Shoe Depot, New Market. New stocks of Men & Women’s
Boots & Shoes of best manufacture.
TO BE LET: Shop & Dwelling House suitable for any trade in New Market at low Rent. [It does not seem to
be either number 11 nor 33]
SALE: Freehold Dwelling, Shop & Premises in New Market in occupation of Frederick Howlett, plumber &
glazier
TO BE LET: House furnished or unfurnished: 2 rooms in New Market. Apply WW Davy, plumber
Corbyn, Baking Powder Manufactury moving from New Market to larger & more commodious premises
lately occupied as Printing Office by Messrs Read Crisp & Moore in Hungate Lane.
Frederick Mills, tailor moving from Hungate to New Market near the church.
FF Mills leaving town. Sale of Furniture.
TO BE LET: Commodious House in Market Place; Entrance Hall, Dining, Drawing, Study & Business
Rooms, 7 Bedrooms & large walled-in fruit & flower garden.
COUNCIL: Owner of Houses in New Market occupied by Mr Chalker in New Market to provide proper
privy accommodation & connect with the sewers
1868
1884
1872
1885
1885
1887
1887
1889
1892
1892
1894
1903
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1898
1898
Planning
Planning
Planning
Planning
Planning
Planning
Planning
Planning
Planning
Planning
Planning
Planning
Planning
Planning
Planning
Planning
Planning
Planning
Planning
Planning
Planning
Planning
Planning
Planning
Planning
Planning
Planning
25 Aug
25 Aug
8 Feb
5 Apr
8 Jan
8 Mar
7 Jun
2 Oct
7Apr
6 Dec
21 Feb
31 Oct
19 Dec
6 Feb
3 Apr
3 Apr
22 May
5 Jun
18 Sep
22 Jan
7 May
8 Oct
29 Oct
16 Sep
16 Sep
8 Feb
8 Feb
New Market
New Market
New Market
New Market
New Market
New Market
New Market
New Market
New Market
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New Market
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New Market
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New Market
New Market
New Market
New Market
New Market 11
New Market 18
Possible site for Public Convenience: Market Row in New Market
Possible site for Public Convenience: next to the Swan & Town Hall
Falcon Inn Yard. Stable in Yard
Fred Hall refused permission to boil bones in Falcon Yard
Arthur Pells to remove hoarding in front of White Horse forthwith
Additions to Mr McQueen's premises in New Market
Alterations to Mr Took's house and shop in New Market
Alteration to Mr Self's shop in [No 18] New Market
Additions to Mr AJ Ball's House in New Market. Explanation needed
Mr Arthur Leggett not to have Fish & Chip van in New Market
Sign 8ft above pavement for Beverley Bros in New Market
Alterations to Tower House for Mr Tracy
Fried Fish Vans to use New Market for 3 months with licence.
Alterations to WC & Urinal at King's Head
against Fried Fish Vans by Inhabitants of New Market
Fried Fish Vans no lomger to use New Market
Alteration Plans for Barclays Bank to be given to Council
Alterations to Barclays Bank
Direction arms to be placed on lamp, centre of Market: to Bungay etc
Swinging sign approved for Mr Leyneck on 32 New Market
Youngman & Preston; provide earth closets; cottages White Ho Yard
AR Scott to place coal hole in front of shop in New Market
Imorovements to drainage at the White Swan for Morse & Woods
Passage for Mr Brett in theNew Market
Signboard for Mr Rayner's Shop, 5 New Market
Alterations to premises in New Market for Womack Brooks
Alterations to Mr Loades' premises in New Market [No 18]
protest
approved
approved
protest
protest
approved
approved
protest
approved
SHOPS
a side entry from the passage into the shop. Many of the Kings Lynn ‘L’ shaped houses must have begun
like this. The unglazed serving bays had internal shutters which hinged up during business hours.
From the middle of the 18th century shopkeepers perceived that the advantage of the modern shop front
as a vehicle for increased sales, an early favourite being the bow front made up of many small panes. (see
High Street, Wells-next-the-Sea, but the best 18C. example is at the Paper Shop at Burnham Market.) The
style carried on. where trade was not good enough to replace it with newer fashions. Style still in use c
1840 (in Victoria Stores in Mattishall). There were structural disadvantages with the bowed front,
especially what to do about the cornice and the junction with the flat wall of the building behind.
Greek taste from about 1810 provided the solutions: rectangular in shape, an entablature for a fascia board
and a cornice for weather protection. eg late 18c No 14 Market Place Aylsham, advanced for the provinces
in its fluted Ionic columns under an entablature.
In the early 19C a variation was the double-fronted display window, with a door in the centre, which was
used where the front was wide enough.
deemed it a success. But would electric lighting be better, even if slightly more expensive?
TOWN COUNCIL: The Gas Company asked to remove the lamp in the centre of New Market
18 century with alterations. 2 storeys and attic. Brick, painted. 3 windows, at first floor, near-flush-frame sash, with glazing bars, formerly with
entrances in wood case with slender pilasters and bracket entablature.
Arthur Pells put in a new shop front (not the present one) & included the passageway on the left into the building.
See Pells list 22 No 19 undated
Zaccharia Bullen “Estate Agent”, Ingate Lodge.
CREDITORS: James Thirtle, grocer, tea dealer, draper, etc Sale of Stock in premises near Town Hall.
[No 1 New Market]
Abraham Brown, Boot & Shoemaker, thanks for 17 years support, has taken business of James Carr, New
Market.
OWNER
1871
1814
1823
1827
1841
1851
1851 CENSUS
390
Zacharia Bullen
Zacharia Bullen
Mary Anne Gooderham
Mrs Gooderham
John Garnham
Zacharia Bullen
Zacharia Bullen
saddler, auctioneer
saddler, auctioneer
James Thirtle
grocer
£11- 15s
1879 @ 73]
M
U
390
390
390
390
390
William Thirtle
Esther Thirtle
Ferdinand Thirtle
Mary Ann Thirtle
Robert John Thirtle
14
11
8
4
16
F
M
F
M
M
Norwich, Norfolk
Beccles, Suffolk
Beccles, Sufolk
Beccles, Suffolk
Briston, Norfolk
Dau
Son
Dau
Son
Son
Scholar
Scholar
Scholar
Scholar
1871
1881
1881 CENSUS
? uninhabited [shop?]
1896
1904
1906 Survey
1907
1912
1914
1922
1927
1933
1937
1948
1954
1965
1974
John Garnham
Robert Block
James Carr
David Soanes
shoemaker
shoemaker
£18
Mrs Block
fancy depository
dwelling & shop
fancy depository
fancy draper
fancy repository
Miss Evelyn Delf
E Delf
Evelyn Delf
Evelyn Delf
E Delf
E Delf
National Provincial Bank
National Westminster Bank
Block, AR William H Delf
4 bedrooms 2 sitting rooms & shop
William H Delf
William Delf
fancy depository
fancy draper
fancy depository
fancy repository
WH Delf exors
I have not been able to idenify this property before 1810, or its earlier ownership. It may have been a part of 3 New
Market on the west side or Lloyds Bank or Sheepgate AE on the east.
1954
Listed Buildings description:
1637c
1638
1640c
1649
1653
Robert Soane, mercer, for 2 tenements, messuage late Debden before Bungay [folio 144]
[Robert Soane married Mary Brouning in 1632]
Robert Soane, for one messuage an Inn called the Bell in the New Market and
another late Bungay, Ben Fuller
William Crane, Tenement late Debden before Bungay [folio 166]
William Crane, the Elder, mercer, late Fuller
[William Crane, senior, born 1595; died June 1651]
William Crane, Messuage and yard in Sheepmarket near the Market next to the house of Henry Parker on
the west, which descended to him from William Crane
William Crane, junior, Tenement late his Father's formerly Soane's, of old Debden's [folio 187] Task 8d.
HEARTH TAX:
William Crane, Gent, [born 1624; died 1691] for a tenement in the New Market south
Indenture between Mary Warner, widow, one of the daughters & co-heiresses & executrix of William
Crane, gent, of the one part & Thomas Stubbs, brazier, of the other..
ALL THAT messuage wherein William Crane for a long time dwelt & wherein he also died & where
Thomas Stubbs dwells, with outhouses, stables, yards, orchards, etc. situated
BETWEEN the messuage formerly of Edward Tyrell now of Richard Playters [New Market no 5 (FA), now
Boots] in part & parcelsof one other messuage called the Falcon [New Market no 9 (FA) now Martin’s]
in part of the west:
& another messuage late William Crane now in the use of John Rogers [Sheepgate AE] in part & parcel of
a messuage now of Mary Warner & formerly of Philip Nevill [Sheepgate, now Lloyd’s Bank (H)] in part &
in her occupation formerly parcel of the same premises on the EAST;
& abutting the street to the NORTH;
& a lane to the SOUTH [Hungate Lane?]
AND a small piece of land near the gate of the above messuage or Inn called the Falcon, adjoining the
house, formerly a stable, but now used by Thomas Stubbs for a warehouse, extending from the south end
of the stable or warehouse towards the north 40ft & 10ft breadth.
[Visitation of the County of Suffolk: “The Cranes resided in a good old house in a conspicuous part of the
Town of Beccles, but which has lately been rebuilt. (date?)”]
Thomas Stubs,Tenement late Crane's formerly Soane's
Stephen Bootman, tenement late Crane's formerly Soane's since Stubbs
Stephen Bootman: huge inventory of shops etc: Framlingham, Halesworth, Beccles; Value £577
SEE full copy of Inventory in Inventories file.
[Stephen Bootman died in January 137/38, his wife Mary in February 1737/38 & their daughter Mary in
June 1738, aged 2]
TO LET: Shops in Beccles & Halesworth to be let, late in the use of Stephen Bootman, brazier, deceased
Stephen Bootman, one messuage in or new New Market next Sheepgate, formerly Crane's, since Stubbs
Task 8d.
Task 8d.
1674
1693
1708
1730c
1737/38 Inventory 26 Jan
Task 8d.
1739
Relief of 2s 10d. by death of Stephen Bootman, his Father.
John Field, tenement late Bootman's before Stubbs in Sheepgate near New Market.
Thomas Blowers, Messuage in or near New Market next Sheepgate formerly Stephen Bootman
1757
1769
Catherine Blowers, Widow, messuage near New Market next Sheepgate late Thomas Blowers, her
husband, Stubbs, Bootman and late Field.
Mary Blowers?
James Courtnall, [He died in May 1829 aged 73 & was buried in the Congregational graveyard]
Messuage late Mary Blowers
1797
Blowers.
James Courtnall, of Barnet, Herts. Messuage in or near New Market late Sarah Courtnall before Mary
Blowers.
ADVERTISEMENT: 1 June 1849: William Woods, premises late Mr Woodward, opposite Kings Head Boot
& Shoe
received in his dairy Suffolk Cheese
1857
ADVERTISEMENT:
ADVERTISEMENT: R. Block. Good rice for feeding
Contractors for pulling down & rebuilding the shop belonging to Mr Block. Apply to see plans.
Recent Improvements of Streets:- Houses formerly a disgrace & an eyesore have been pulled down &
supplanted by buildings erected in a more modern style. ... By far the most marked improvement which has
of late years been made, is the new premises erected in front of the Kings Head by Mr Block. They consist
of a very fine house built of white brick and containing a large and commodious shop, very handsomely
fitted & well arranged, forming on the whole an improvement which has long been needed in this much
frequented entrance to the Market Place.
CHRISTMAS: The Shops in this Town are gay with their usual Christmas decorations, especially those of
Mr R Block & Mr CF Parker, grocers.
LOCAL ELECTIONS: Retiring Councillors: C Horsley, H Read, JL Kent, A Kent.
Elected C Horsley 245, Read 225, Kindred 165, WW Garnham 137.
1863
1863
1877
MUNICIPAL ELECTIONS: Candidates: Mr Block, E Masters, N Pells, JP Walton. Mr WP Garrod has
withdrawn.
ELECTION: Elected: JM Brundell 350; E Masters 316; A Brown 252; N Pells 244;
NOT ELECTED: Isaiah Copeman 228; JP Walton 225; R Block 39, H Newson 30. About 590 burgesses took
part. With the working classes Isaiah Copeman & A Brown were the favourites, which shows what can be
done by personal canvas & liberal promises!
1882
TO BE LET: Three Villas, Salisbury Place, Station Road, each containing Drawing Room, Dining Room,
Kitchen, Scullery, 4 Bedrooms. Rent 18 gns pa. Apply Robert S Block.
NOMINATIONS OF PARISH OFFICIALS: Overseers: JM Brundell, TA Woodroffe, RA King, A Pells;
Guardians: R Block, J Boutell, JK Garrod, H Cunningham, B Woolnough & WR Clarke. Assessors &
Collectors of Taxes: James Mullet & Jonathan Nobbs
BECCLES WATER & GAS COMPANY AGM: Present *JP Walton (Chairman), *J Crisp, *WM Crowfoot,
*CF Parker (Managing Director) *WH Tacon, H Read, W Read, S Steel, *RS Block, H Hopson & W Delf.
Profit £999. Dividend Paid in 1888: 9% of £8600 = £774. Manager’s Salary £150; Secretary £40; Wages
BLOCK, Robert Shimmon, retired grocer, 67 years, 16 May 1891
1890
ADVERTISEMENT: PJ Jolly of Ipswich has succeeded to old fashioned Italian Stores of Mr RS Block in
New Market. Experience of Tea & Provision Trade.
Mr RS Block thanks for support of last forty years.
1851
1851 CENSUS
390
390
390
390
1861
1871
1881
1881 CENSUS
5117
James Courtnall
Charles Suggate
Shoemaker
Elizabeth Suggate
Elizabeth Suggate
Charles Suggate
James Courtnall
Robert Block
Robert Block
M
31
3
11 mths
Robert Block
Robert Block,
Robert Block
F
F
M
Somerset
Lowestoft, Suffolk
Beccles, Suffolk
Wife
Dau
Son
Grocer
Grocer
£40
£40
5119
5120
1896
1904
1906 Survey Block, AR Jolly, PJ
1907
1912
1914
1922
1927
1933
1937
1948
1954
1965
1974
NMar
NMar
Mrs Block
George PRETTY
Amy MULLITT
U
19
21
Philip Jolly
6 bedrooms, 3 sitting rooms & shop 2 occupants
M
F
Grocer
Hoxne, Suffolk, England
Wissett, Suffolk, England
Assistant
Serv
Grocers Assistant
General Serv (Domestic)
Philip Jolly
dwelling & shop
Mrs Block
grocer
Wine Dealer
grocer
Philip Jolly
Philip Jolly
Midland Bank
Midland Bank (HE Davis, manager)
Midland Bank
Midland Bank
Midland Bank (OL Smith, manager)
Midland Bank (OL Smith, manager)
Midland Bank
Midland Bank
occupied by Miss Cattermole
1851 CENSUS
390
390
390
390
1851
1861
Harriet Cattermole
Samuel John Cattermole U
Harriet Boon
James Courtnall
James Courtnall
U
48
Harriet Cattermole
Robert Block
49
M
18
F
Beccles, Suffolk
F
Bookseller
Beccles, Suffolk
Dau
Stationer
Serv
Trowse, Norfolk
1845
1849
1850
Woodward, Wm
Woods, Wm
Jarman, George
printer
390
1644
1649
1664
1674
1675
1693
1700
1736
1748
1783
Henry Barker for a tenement late Osborne
Henry Barker
Edward Turrell, in the New Market, late Osborne after Barker
Mr Turrell, Hearth Tax, 5 Hearths
Eliz Turrell for tenement late Barker in New Market
Robert Collyer tenement in New Market South
Richard Playters, (apothecary) tenement in New Market late Colliers
Taylor, Robert [died 1746] tenement late Playters before Collins
Francis Sewell, Mess in New Market late Robert Taylor before Playters & Colliers
[Francis Sewell married Martha Matthews in 1757; He died in 1783; she died 1772]
Martha Sewell, [born 1757; died 1823 aged 65] tenement in New Market, late her father’s, Robert Taylor
before Playters
Robert Wall, of Great Yarmouth, gent., messuage in or near New Market late Martha Sewell, spinster,
before Francis Sewell, formerly Robert Taylor
Rev Thomas Wall, of Toft Monks, messuage near the New Market now in occupation of John Mayhew,
late Robert Wall formerly Sewells
Robert Wall a bankrupt, Sale 12 Nov 1838: messuage with Banking Room, Chemists & Linen & Wool
Draper in front near the Market Place in occupation of John Mayhew
JB Corbyn, Market Place, Beccles. Stock of the newest & most popular music, including songs, dances,
duets, glees, quadrilles, waltzes etc. Also pianoforte music in great variety.
John Garnham, messuage near New Market now in occupation of Joseph Corbyn, late Thomas Whall
formerly Robert Whall
Rent 10d
Rent 10d
Rent 10d
Rent 10d
JB Corbyn, [5]
New Market, Baking Powder manufacturer, packets 1d, 2d, 4d, 6d, 1s,
wholesale & retail
1857
ADVERTISEMENT: Mrs Corbyn, [5] New Market, Piano & Singing, instruction in the accomplishments;
FIRE at
1857
Steel
conducted by Mr & Mrs Corbyn. 29 March: Handel, Mozart, Mendelssohn, Haydn)
ADVERTISEMENT: Mrs. Corbyn Piano student
ADVERTISEMENT: JC Corbyn, Chemist, Summer Beverages: Persian Sherbert & Gingerade. In packets of
1d each, for a refreshing, grateful & Cooling Draught.
BANKRUPT: JB Corbyn, Chemist & Druggist, Nw Market
Bankruptcy Act: Joseph Bishop Corbyn, chemist & druggist. Send details of debts to W.W Garnham, one
of Trustees of Assignment.
SALE under Trustees of Bankruptcy. Goods of Mr Corbyn.
William Flower [son of the Minister of the Congregational Chapel] takes dispensing chemist business of
Mr Corbyn. For the past five years he has been assistant to Messrs Randall & Son of Southampton &
head of the Dispensary Department.
1858
1865
1866
1875
1875
1878
1880
1880
LICENCES: William Flower, New Market, Intoxicating Liquor Licence; owner John Garnham
ADVERTISEMENT: William Flower, Wines & Spirits, Chemist
ADVERTISEMENT: Flower, Chemist, Market Place. Wines, Spirits, Champagnes, Whiskey.
Congregational Schools. Superintendents: E Masters & JL Kent,; Treasurer W Read; secretary C Chase.
Mr Flower resigned secretaryship after 13 years, who recalled that he took over from Mr ward, who on the
ACCIDENT to Mrs Corbyn, who fell down the stairs carrying some linen.
Mrs CORBYN leaving Beccles. She has been intimately associated with the local musical world of Beccles
during the last 50 years. A few years ago no one thought of getting up a concert or an entertainment
without asking Mrs Corbyn to assist. Many a first class concert has been promoted in Beccles by Mrs
Corbyn and her late husband, and the Beccles public past and present, owe much to her in the elevation of
musical taste of the community. I hear she is about to reside wih her son in London.
PHARMACEUTICAL SOCIETY of Great Britain have elected William Flower a member
DEATH of Mrs FLOWER. She went to Cookley, near Halesworth, to make arrangements for the marriage of
her sister, but she caught a chill and became very seriously ill. Mr Flower spent his time in nursing his wife
at night and attending to his business in the day-time, until he too, exhausted by his unwearied attentions
and by anxiety, was prostrated, and the sad intelligence of his wife’s death of kidney disease reached him
as he lay helplessly weak and ill in bed. Mrs Flower, who was the daughter of Mr Tacon of Wrentham,
leaves seven young children. [she was 44]
ADVERTISEMENT: AW Rayner, MPs, MICO, Chemist and Optician, Photographic Materials; Drugs and
Galenicals. Established 1812. Market Place, Beccles; Toilet requisites bu leading makers; Private Sight
Testing Room. Phone 110. Registered Optician under National Health Insurance Additional Benefit.
Pulled down & replaced with new building
1889
1887
1650
1668
1694
1756
1781
1820
1824
1828
1832
1841
1851
1851 CENSUS
389
389
389
390
390
390
390
390
390
390
390
390
Barker, Henry
Turrell, Edward
Playters, Dr
Sewell, Francis
Sewell, Francis
Robert Wall
Robert Wall
Robert Wall
Robert Wall
Garnham, John
Garnham, John
Barker, Henry
Tyrell, Edward
Playters, Dr
Sewell, Francis
Sewell, Francis
John Mayhew
John Mayhew
John Mayhew
John Mayhew
Corbyn, JB
Corbyn, JB
Banker & draper
Banker & draper
Banker & draper
Banker & draper
Chemist
Chemist
11.06 s
13.09 s
14
£4
£6
£10
£13-6-8
£13-6-8
£13-6-8
£26.10
£26
Eliza Corbyn
Catherine Corbyn
Joseph H Corbyn
Eleanor Corbyn
Anna Maria Corbyn
Alfred T Corbyn
Ellen Copeland
William C Smith
Edward Wods
Eliza Barkway
Sarah Hammond
M
36
8
7
5
5
3
19
19
16
22
21
F
F
M
F
F
M
F
M
M
F
F
Botesdale, Suffolk
Beccles, Suffolk
Beccles, Suffolk
Beccles, Suffolk
Beccles, Suffolk
Beccles, Suffolk
Islington, Mddx
Uxbridge, Mddx
Lowestoft, Suffolk
Geldeston, Norfolk
Halesworth, Suffolk
Wife
Dau
Son
Dau
Dau
Son
S-in-Law
App
App
Serv
Serv
Professor of Music
Scholar
Scholar
Scholar
Scholar
Scholar
Governess
Druggist Apprentice
Druggist Apprentice
Domestic Servant
Domestic Servant
U
U
U
U
U
1871
1881
1881 CENSUS
5107
5108
5109
5110
5111
5112
5113
5114
5115
Garnham, John
Flower, Wm
Flower, Wm
Flower, Wm
Chemist
Chemist
£30
£30
Jane S. FLOWER
Catherine FLOWER
Annie G. FLOWER
Marion J. FLOWER
William T. FLOWER
Henrietta S. FLOWER
Alice FLOWER
Eliza KENT
M
37
9
7
5
4
2
1
F
F
F
F
M
F
F
17
Beccles, Suffolk, England
Beccles, Suffolk, England
Beccles, Suffolk, England
Beccles, Suffolk, England
Beccles, Suffolk, England
Beccles, Suffolk, England
Beccles, Suffolk, England
F
Wife
Daur
Daur
Daur
Son
Daur
Scholar
Scholar
Scholar
Covehithe, Suffolk, England
1904
1906 Survey Flower, Wm
1907
1912
1914
1922
1927
1933
1937
1948
1954
1965
1974
2001
Flower, Wm
Ground, Wm
Rayner, AWdwelling & shop
Ground, WD!
Rayner, Arch
Archibald Rayner
Rayner, Arch
Archibald Rayner
Rayner, Arch
Rayner, Arch
Boots
Boots
Boots
Boots
Boots
Chemist
5 bedrooms, 3 sitting rooms & shop
Rayner, Arch
Chemist
Chemist
chemist & optician
Chemist
Chemist
cash chemists
chemist
chemist
chemist
chemist
17 century with alterations. Rough-cast. 3 storeys. Oversailing 2nd floor. Near-flush-frame windows, now with central glazing bars only. slate
Until c1770
1770+
1782
Property Divided. No 7 sold to Joseph Lambert
otherwise Lambert. [probably this building]
WILL: Hannah Pain, wife of James Pain of Mutford, farmer [grand-daughter of Joseph Lambert]
My tenements or dwellings, with yard, land etc. adjoining the Falcon, now in the occupation of Robert
Beane and others.
SALE: 24 February 1865, Late Thomas Woodthorpe.
LOT 8: An excellent trade situation with frontage of 15ft next the New Market -consisting of the premises
occupied by Mr Corbyn as a “baking powder factory” next his Chemist’s shop [NMar 5] containing two
lower rooms and three upper rooms and an outer wash house, also right of using Pump in the Yard, paying
one third of the expenses of repair. Mr Corbyn is a yearly tenant from Michaelmas quarter at £9 p.a.
NB The cellar under the house belongs to the adjoining house, the Falcon Inn.
Tenure: Freehold
[Sold for £145]
Corbyn, Baking Powder Manufactury moving from New Market to larger & more commodious premises
lately occupied as Printing Office by Messrs Read Crisp & Moore in Hungate Lane.
ADVERTISEMENT: AJ Balls, Fish, Ice, Game amnd Poultry Dealer, Market Place, Beccles; Phone 43;
Established 1894; “Travel” Agent for Eastern Counties Omnibus Coy. Parcel Rates: 7lbs 4d; 14lbs 8d;
Delivery 2d.
1868
1851
1851 CENSUS
389
389
389
389
389
389
389
1861
1871
1881
1881 CENSUS:
uninhabited
1896
1904
1906 Survey
1907
1912
1914
1922
1927
1933
1937
1948
1954
1965
1974
2001
Thomas Woodthorpe
Charles Layton
Hairdresser
£8-05s
Maria Layton
Emily Layton
Charles Layton
Frances Layton
Harriet Layton
Joseph Horne
Thomas Woodthorpe
William Hubbard
John Read
M
40
9
7
4
2
Joseph Corbyn
William Spear jun
John Read
F
F
M
F
F
59
Reydon, Suffolk
Beccles, Suffolk
Beccles, Suffolk
Beccles, Suffolk
Beccles, Suffolk
M
Wife
Dau
Son
Dau
Scholar
Yarmouth, Norfolk
Ironmonger
Watchmaker
Alfred Balls
Alfred Balls
AJ Balls
Alfred Balls
Alfred Balls
Alfred Balls
Alfred Balls
Alfred Balls
Alfred Balls
Edith Balls
Hill, Stanley
Little, Walter
Little, Walter
Express Cleaners
John’s Butchers
Fishmonger
4 bedrooms, 2 sitting rooms & shop
fishmonger
Fishmonger
fishmonger
AJ Balls
dwelling & shop
Mark Buck exors
Fishmonger
Fishmonger
Outfitters
Outfitters
Fishmonger
5s 0d
James Bungay, for 3 tenements Bonns late Francis
Peter Burrow, parcel of tenement called The Falcon, Bungay, with consent of Thos Fletcher, the owner, by
1617c
Hester Page, (widow) of FIRST PART
Thomas Page (gent) eldest son & heir of Hester Page of SECOND PART
from John Seaman (woollen draper) for £34
ALL THAT Messuage, now used as a stable & hay house over it, being the WEST side of the SOUTH
gatehouse belonging to the Common Inn, the Falcon, wherein Robert Lane now dwelleth & all three small
pairs of yards or grounds being also parcel of the yards or grounds belonging to the Inn, with the walls &
edifices.
BETWEEN William Collins on the WEST [Newmarket 11 west part]
Some of John Seaman’s land abuts on EAST [Newmarket 11 east part] & NORTH]
1668
Lands near Sir William Denny
Thomas Page for a piece of land within the Garden belonging to the New Market called The Falcon &
joining the land late Theobalds on the south, part late Fletcher, Bence
John Ward, His tenement called the Falcon
ORIENTATION: abutting on the Plains north, a messuage of Charles Tucke WEST [no 11],
and of Richard Playters EAST [no 9].
Thomas Kent, messuage called The Falcon, late William Crane
The Falcon, Ancient & well accustomed Inn, Market Place, with very good stable & other convenient
outhouses & yards; Likewise Brewery & Malting Office (now occupied by John Bridge) to be let.
Enquiries Tobias Chandler, Gaol Keeper. NB a new well sunk & a new pipe put down adjoining such
offices, which produce plenty of good water, sufficient for both offices as well as for the house.
To be sold the Falcon with Brewhouse & Malthouse. Enquiries Tobias Chandler
To be sold the Falcon with Brewhouse & Malthouse. Enquiries Tobias Chandler
Kent, Thomas, late Crane’s The Falcon
June 13th & 14th Cocking at the Falcon, John Burrell of Beccles during Races. NB a gold ring of 15s value
fought for at the Falcon on the Monday before the day of weighing of Battel Royal.
At the sign of The Falcon in Beccles during Races, Main of cocks -gents of Norfolk v gents of Suffolk. 31
cocks each side a main & 4 gns a battel & 40 gns the odd battel.
Charles Jenkenson [died 1754], who for many years kept the White Swan moves to the Falcon in the
Market Place
Benj Lambert from The Bricklayers Arms takes the Falcon in the Market Place. Very Commodious Inn;
Good Stable room. Good lodgings. Beccles.
This is to acquaint the Publick that on Monday 7th January Six Pairs of Buckskin gloves will be given by
Mr Benjamin Lambert at the White Hart and Faucon near the Church in Beccles to any company that shall
ring on the five largest bells, the Two best peals of Grandsire and Doubles, according to the judgement of
persons appointed..
Cocking: Benjamin Lambert at The Falcon [during the Races]
“There will be a maine of cocks between the gentlemen of Suffolk and Norfolk at Mr Benjamin Lambert’s
at the sign of the Falcon Inn at Beccles [during Race Week] to shew forty-one in the maine, ten byes; the
maine two guineas a cock, the byes one guinea, and the odd battel ten guineas, and to fight on
Wednesday, Thursday and Friday.”
To be sold: The Falcon at Beccles a good accustomed Inn in very good repair also the house adjoining
now let together £22-10s -0d enquiries Mrs Chapple, Hog Hill, Norwich.
Farr, John, late Chapples for the Falcon
Farr, John Esq late Chapples being The Falcon
1s 2d
1716
1717
1725
1729
1729
1733
1740s
1772
1802
The Falcon: Mrs A Good - Ordinary at The Falcon [cocking]
Premises at the back of the Falcon used for cock fighting till the time that cock fighting was supressed in
the early 19th century.
For sale: new & genteel messuage occupied by Mrs Harmer, the proprietor, 3 stalled stable, range of
warehouses called The Cockpit [no longer owned by the Falcon]
Died Mr Robert Fiddes, Landlord of the Falcon, aged 54
GOWINGS DIARY: The Oddfellows Lodge opened last night at the Falcon by the brothers of the
Lowestoft Lodge.
Thomas Farr
Sale of Beccles Brewery: Lot XI occupied by George Youell:
Bar, Tap Room, Front Parlour, Large Club Room, 4 Sleeping Rooms & 2 attics: with capital cellarage & a
detached Wash House. Yard, Stable for 8 horses with loft over; stable for 5 horses. Pump Maker’s
workshop; a Pump & Well of fine spring water.
A Cottage and Shop with sitting Room, Sleeping Room, Pantry, large cellar & Ware-room in occupation of
Robert Garrett at £6.
A Cottage with sitting room, Sleeping Room & Pantry in occupation of Mrs Barrett. Rent £2- 12s- 6d.
Freehold. Land Tax 15s.
Lot subject to right of way reserved to owners of adjoining property, over the yard to a certain privy and
to a wash house and to the use of the Pump in the Yard. Paying one moiety of expense. Public right of
passage over the west side of the yard from the Market Place to Hungate Lane.
Sale ?
Robert Barnett Jarman set up his printing press in the disused cockpit. Still fitted with tiers of seats until
more suitable accommodation was found.
George Bailey, Landlord of the Falcon, charged by Serjeant Taylor of having at 1a.m. in the morning of 1
July permitted a number of women of ill fame to assemble and meet together in his house contrary to his
licence. Pleaded guilty. Fined £4 & 15s 2d costs.
ANNUAL LICENCING : Police had no complaints except the Falcon, the Landlord convicted twice since
June 1857 & the house being a regular resort for women of ill fame, & other disorderly characters. The
Magistrates refused to renew the licence.
LAW: Edward Dowlen, a man employed on the Railway [a navvy, while it was being built] charged with
wilfully breaking a window at the Falcon after being turned out by the Landlord.
Mr R Mills [publican & Coal Dealer] disposing of Business. 2 Lock -up Coal Bins, holding 150 tons of Coal
& a good 3 stalled Stable.
LICENSING: These were given leave to open at 5.30 am instead of 6 am: Robert Mills (Falcon); John Green
(beer house Hungate); Charles Howlett (Refreshment Rooms, Blyburgate); William Baldry (the Bell); James
Cutler (Queen’s Head); William Woolner (Queen’s Arms); Nathaniel Blyth (Crown, Blyburgate); Philip
Jermy (Fox & Hounds); Robert Kent (Hermitage); Jeremiah Brooks (Fleece); Alfred Grice (George &
1825
1852
Date unknown
COUNCIL: Water unfit to drink in the Falcon, Messrs Garrod’s premises in Newgate, and Mr Copeman’s
property in Lady’s Meadow
LICENCE TRANSFER: Falcon from Robert Mills to Elizabeth Mills, his widow
LICENCES: Falcon to Mr Warren.
1879
1883
1889
PEDESTRIAN FEAT: Emulating the success of an African, who recently walked 50 miles in ten hours
through the streets of Beccles, a Norwich professional, C Bushel, attempted to beat the record. He started
from the Falcon Inn at 10, and continued till about 3, when he had a short rest and wash; resuming his walk
he continued on the track till 7.50, by which time he had covered 51 miles, thus beating his rival by a mile
and ten minutes.
COUNCIL: Messrs Block & Steel to repair the lane between their properties near Hungate Lane.
The attention of the Inspector of Police be called to the obstruction caused by people standing on the
pavements at the Town [Public] Hall corner and opposite the Falcon.
MARRIAGE of FWD Robinson of ROOS HALL to Annie Mary, eldest daughter of late TL Gelibrand of
Tasmania.. He gave dinner to his 40 employees at the Falcon.
POLICE COURT Frederick Hall, innkeeper of the Falcon; charged with striking Henry Shiplee, a boy, under
He would not and was hit by Hall. He met one of Hall’s sons, whom he hit; Frederick Hall hearing of this
thrashed Shiplee. Some witnesses said he dealt with him too severely, another (William Loades,
ironmonger) that he did not do enough. Constable Saunders said he heard the boy abuse Hall and told him
to go away, but he didn’t. Defendant said he was tax collector on the Market; the insults and filthy
language from this boy was something disgraceful, and his behaviour caused him to strike him. Fined 2s
6d.
LAW: Benjamin Farrow & James Riches of Beccles, drunk & disorderly & refusing to quit the Falcon.
Farrow worst & abused Mr F Hall; Fined 5s & 5s 6d costs or 7 days.
OUTING: The “Pickwickians” have their 9th annual outing, journeying to Sotterley via Blythburgh, a
liberal meal being served at the “Falcon.”
LICENCE: Magistrates refuse transfer of Licence of Falcon to J Howone - not a fit person (undischarged
bankrupt, & used bad language to his wife.)
1963
The Falcon was pulled down.
1770
1781
1802
1807
1810
1814
1820
1824
1828
1830
1841
1851
1851 CENSUS
389
389
389
John Farr
John Farr
Thomas Farr
Thomas Farr
Thomas Farr
Thomas Farr
Thomas Farr
Thomas Farr
Thomas Farr
Thomas Farr
Thomas Farr
FW Farr
James Ward
James Ward
Mrs A Good
Robert Fiddes
Robert Fiddes
Robert Fiddes
Robert Fiddes
Robert Fiddes
Robert Fiddes
Anne Fiddes
Anne Fiddes
Geo Youell
£3-6s-8d
£6
£6
£8
£8
£9
Mary Youell
Henry Youell
M
U
@ 55]
U
42
F
19
Rumburgh, Suffolk
M
Dressmaker
Son
Hales, Norfolk
Well Sinker, Pump Maker, journeyman [d 1887
389
389
389
389
389
389
1858
1861
1871
1881
1881 CENSUS
5099
Charlotte Youell
George Youell
Mary Ann Youell
Joseph Youell
John Bolt
James Revell
13
11
9
75
13
70
F
M
F
M
M
M
Hales, Norfolk
Beccles, Suffolk
Beccles, Suffolk
Bungay, Suffolk
Yarmouth, Norfolk
Denton, Norfolk
Scholar
Scholar
Scholar
formerly Carpenter
Sail Maker, Apprentice
formerly Soldier, Pensioner
Son
Dau
Father
Visitor
W
M
George Bailey
Robt Mills
Robt Mills
Elijah Warren
Fred Morse
Fred Morse
Fred Morse
5100
5101
5102
5103
5104
1896
1902
1904
1906 Survey Morse, EG, Lowestoft
NMar
NMar
NMar
NMar
Elizabeth DAY
Rosa DAY
Sidney WARREN
Edward BAILEY
Fred Morse
U
13
W
M
33
F
75
47
Public House & dwelling
F
Highgate, Middlesex, England
M
M
Fred Halls
Fred Halls
Alfred Balls
Fressingfield, Suffolk, England
Sister In Law
Scholar
Father
Boarder
Fressingfield, Suffolk, England
Rickinghall, Suffolk, England
Butcher (Journeyman)
Balls, HJS
Fred Morse
11 bedrooms, 1 sitting room & bar 6 occupants brick &
1912
1914
1922
1927
1933
1937
1948
1954
1963
1965
1974
2001
Building pulled down
William Holbrook
William Holbrook
Frederick Holbrook
George Darby
George Darby
George Darby
George Faiers
Morse E & C
publican
Lipton, Ltd
Martins
grocers
newsagent & post office
Gross assessment £49. Rateable value £42, Income Tax £49.
Annual value of licence duty £49.
Tenant paid £25 p.a. rent & £45 for fixtures & fittings about £8 years ago.
There were 12 bedrooms & an average of about one lodger per week taken. There was accommodation for 9 horses, two loose boxes,
Within 183 yards there were 8 licensed houses. The house catered for the working classes.
William Holbrook held the licence since 1912 and before the war restrictions came in, the public rooms were extensively used, three
Mr Arthur Dare who carried on a draper’s business next to the Falcon said the latter was a very well conducted house.
The justices decided to renew the licence.
5093
NMar
Robert GARRETT
Mary GARRETT
(Private)
James SAVAGE
Frank JEFFRIES
Harry DEARING
5096
5097
NMar
NMar
U
U
20
23
M
M
Wheatacre, Norfolk, England
Brundish, Suffolk, EnglandRel:
Lodger
Lodger
Shoemaker
Miller (C)
1570 Bec Manor Renl NMar 8
1576
1593
Richard Herring, for a messuage late Crask’s
Wiliam Briges for his house late Richard Herring before that Adam Crask
The heirs of Thomas Wood for a tenement. by The Falcon sometime Crask’s, late Herring, Hammond
Cheston’s
8d
William Chesten, for a messuage late Thos Woods bef[ore] Bridges & now Chestens
William Chesten for a Tenement. sometyme Hammond Cheston, his Father in the New Market
Task 8d
John Seaman, for a tenement in the New Market late Chesten’s
John Seaman, messuage in New Market
BETWEEN the messuage of John Ward called the New Falcon, EASTeast,
the messuage of William Colins, WEST.
Abutting on the Market Place, NORTH. Purchased of William Cheston
John Seaman, his tenement in his own use
John Seaman 6 hearths
Hammond Cheston a tenement late Seaman’s & Cheston’s in New Market
Hammond Cheston for a barn late Margerom
Carolus Tuck, for a tenement in the New Market Formerly cheston later Seaman
Charles Tuck, for a tenement in New Market late Seaman
Charles Tuck for a Barn late Seaman in New Market
Francis Brewster [1695-1747/48, woollen draper and member of the Brewster family of Wrentham. Being
a member of a gentry family, he was elected a member of the XXIV at the age of 24, a member of the XII
three years later and Portreeve the following year. He was Portreeve again in 1738.] for a tenement
formerly Cheston’s late Chas Tuck [he married Tuck’s daughter Margaret in 1717]
Francis Brewster, late Tuck’s before Cheston’s
Francis Brewster, late Cheston’s & Wyatt’s formerly Seaman
Portrait painted of Brewster family sitting in Drawing Room by Thomas Bardwell.
BANKRUPT: Francis Brewster, mercer. He died February 1747/8
Thomas Utting tenement late Francis Brewster before Tuck’s formerly Cheston in New Market also a barn
heretofore Wyatt’s
Thomas Utting for a tenement in New Market
Thomas Utting for a Barn
John Preston, for a tenement formerly Brewster’s late Thomas Utting
John Preston, ironmonger, messuage late Thomas Utting, Francis Brewster, Tuck, Cheston
Robert Harmer [d 1802 aged 72], late Preston before Thos Utting, Formerly Francis Brewster Task 1s
“We, the undersigned do agree to give to Mr Harmer eight pounds eight shillings a year from 4 June 1804
to 4 June 1805 for the building called the Cockpit, for the use of preaching the Gospel on the Sabbath &
one certain day in the week as is convenient for our preachers to attend & any time if wanted if convenient
to Mr Harmer, except the two weeks that the building is used for cocking at the time of the
The Baptists of Beccles
Martha Harmer, widow, [d 1813 aged 80] (by Robert Harmer her attorney) messuage late of Robert Harmer,
before John Preston, sometime since of Francis Brewster, formerly Tuck’s in New Market, also a barn in
same premises
Jane Moyse, messuage late of Robert Harmer, before John Preston, sometime since of Francis Brewster,
formerly Tuck’s in New Market, also a barn in same premises
Sale:
Lot 1: A Capital freehold Mansion, comprising an excellent Dining Room, 17ft x 16ft with Drawing Room
over the same 20ft x 16ft & elegant balcony in front; breakfast parlour 16ft x 10ft; excellent Store Room,
Pantry, Kitchen, Wine & beer cellars: five good sized bedrooms, attics & extensive leaden platform at the
top of the house commanding a delightful prospect. Also a freestone yard (with pump therein), walled-in
Garden, Wash, Brew House & other convenient offices, Stable & Gig house & 2 spacious chambers over
the same.
Task 8d
1657c
1661c
1664
1671
1674
1693
1693
1696
1700
1700
1727
value £6
Rent 6d }
Task 1s
Rent 4d }
Rent 6d }
Rent 4d }
Rent 6d }
1736
1736
1746
1749
Rent 4d }
Rent 6d }
Task 1s
Rent 10d
1751
1768
1769
1771
1804
1812 Beccles Manor Court 13
& in every respect worthy of the attenemention of a Gentleman, Manufacturer or tradesman and all fixtures
will be included in the sale.
Land Tax
Free Rent to the Manor of Beccles
Free Rent to the Manor of Ellough
Free Rent to the Manor of Barham Hall,
a bushel of salt, usually commuted by the annual payment of
Lot 2: A very commodious brick & tiled warehouse (lately used as a Cock pit) situate at the south end of
Lot 1 with chambers over the same. No outgoings.
Lot 3: Excellent 3 stalled Stable with hay chamber & coach or gig house adjoining situate in the Horse &
Groom Lane at the west end of lot 2 and now in the occupation of Mr S Walker. No outgoings.
Lot 4: Excellent 3 stalled stable with hay chamber over the same situate in Horse and Groom Lane &
adjoining to all the above lots. Land Tax 4s p.a.
Solicitor: Mr Sharpin
INDENTURE 14 January 1819 between Jane Moyse of Beccles, spinster, & Richard Wilby, plumber &
glazier. Paid £84 and a further £781 due on 11 October.
ALL THAT Capital Messuage of Jane Moyse with Yard, Stable, out-house - as the premises were lately
purchased of Mrs Martha Harmer & Robert Harmer, deceased by Jane Moyse, late in her occupation.
(She shall not be liable to prove that Anne Syer, party to the lease & release of January 1745, the heiress-
at-law of John Syer, - nor indenture of mortgage of premises called Andrews dated 27 August 1692)
Thomas Norton, druggist, messuage late Jane Moyse, before of Robert Harmer, before John Preston &
formerly Francis Brewster, in New Market & a barn (later S. Steel)
Thomas Norton, late Moyse, formerly Utting for messuage in New Market
Thomas Norton, for a Barn (late the Cockpit)
Sam Steel, chemist & druggist, messuage late Thos Norton, before Jane Moyse in New Market also Barn
belonging to same premises.
10d
OLD CHEMICAL AND DISPENSING ESTABLISHMENT, Market Place, Beccles. STEEL & Son Supply in
any quantity, SCHWEPPE's Soda, Potash, Seltzer and Lithia Waters, and Lemonade; also GALLs' and
other Makers; Vichy Waters, etc; Best Ginger Beer, prepared by STEEL & Son, far preferable to any
usually sold; Genuine Seidlitz Powders, Granulated ditto; Soda, Lemonade and Ginger Beer Powders, and
Sherbert. STEEL's Ginger Beer Powder, 4 Pence per Packet, makes Two Gallons, is a First-Rate Article.
All Chemicals and Drugs of the Best Quality. Genuine Patent Medicines. Cattle Medicines of every
description, prepared by STEEL & son, And Other Makers.- Lists On Application. Agents For The New
Glycerine Sheep Dip.
A well-selected Stock of Fancy Goods usually kept by Chemists, including Windsor, Honey, Glycerine,
and other Soaps; Toilet Bottles and Perfumery in great variety; Hair, Nail, and Tooth Brushes, of every
pattern, made especially to order, of the best quality. Attention is also invited to their large and well-
selected Stock of Genuine Foreign Cigars & Tobaccos, Meerschaum Pipes, Tubes, etc.
STEEL & Son, Practical And Operating Dentists. (Consultations Free). Teeth supplied, from a Single Tooth
to a Complete Set, quality and fit guaranteed
ADVERTISEMENT: Walter Plumbly, late Willison, formerly Steel; established prior to 1800
DEATH of Walter Plumbly, chemist, aged 46.
ADVERTISEMENT: R Martindale, the Leading Draper; Fashion-wear Specialist, Household Furnisher and
Undsertaker; St Anrew’s House, Beccles. Phone 141
£0-0-10
£0-1-0
1819
Rent 4d }
Rent 6d }
1829 Beccles Manor Rental 215
1850 Beccles Manor Court 5
1898
1933
1756
1765
1770
1781
1799
1807
Thomas Utting
John Preston ?
Robert Harmer
Robert Harmer
Robert Harmer
Robert Harmer
Edward Utting ?
John Preston
Robert Harmer
Robert Harmer
Robert Harmer
Robert Harmer
Ironmonger
£9
£5- 10
£8
£10
£2 Land Tax
£6- 13- 4d
[d 1815]
1820
1841
1851
1851 CENSUS
389
389
389
389
389
389
389
Thomas Norton
Thomas Norton
Samuel Steel
Richard Wilby Thomas Norton
Thomas Norton
Chemist
£15
£32
Samuel Steel
Sarah Ann Steel
John Wm Steel
Charles Edw Steel
Elizabeth E Steel
Elizabeth Steel
James Greenacre
M
29
8
6
4
68
F
M
M
F
F
20
Beccles, Suffolk
Beccles, Suffolk
Beccles, Suffolk
Beccles, Suffolk
Farsfield, Norfolk
M
Wife
Son
Son
Dau
Mother
Scholar
Scholar
[d 1877 @ 34]
M
U
North Ructon, Norfolk
389
389
1861
1871
1881
1881 CENSUS
5087
5088
5089
5090
5091
1895
1896
1898
1899
1904
1906 Survey Brooks, Womack
1907
1912
1914
1922
1927
1933
1937
1948
1954
1965
1974
2001
Mary Raven
Samuel Steel
Samuel Steel
Samuel Steel
U
Samuel Steel
Samuel Steel
George Holcroft
16
F
Gillingham, Norfolk
Chemist
Chemist
Chemist
£34- 15
£40
£40
Serv
Nurse Maid
NMar
NMar
NMar
NMar
Ethel HOLDCROFT
Alice HOLDCROFT
Dorothy WARNER
John Willm. TODD
Samuel Steel
Samuel Steel
U
dwelling & shop
3
1
16
17
Death of Walter Plumbly aged 46
Womac Brooks (all No 11)
Womac Brooks
F
F
F
M
Walter Plumbly
Walter Plumbly
London, Middlesex, England
Beccles, Suffolk, England
Lynn, Norfolk, England
Scotland
Daur
Chemists Assistant
Chemist
Chemist
Womac Brooks
Womac Brooks
Draper
£100 part
Womac Brooks
Womac Brooks
Womac Brooks
Arthur Dare
Arthur Dare
Ronald Martindale
FW Woolworth
FW Woolworth
FW Woolworth
FW Woolworth
FW Woolworth
FW Woolworth
draper
Draper
drapers (St Andrew’s House)
Draper
draper
Womac Brooks
Elizabeth Brooks
£160
1576
1593
1613c
John Wrythock, for half his house he dwelleth in late John Waters & Nicholas Downing
John Wrythock, for half the house & garden where he dwelleth late Waters
William & Sarah Edwards for the moytie of a messuage called Andrewes next the New Market [see their
wills 1639 & 1640]
1s 4d
William Collins [son-in-law of William Edwards] for 2 tenements sometime Edwards before Writhocks
Task 1s 4d
Task 1s 4d
Wm Collins, a tenement late Edwards
William Collins
Heirs of William Collins
Henry Clarke, A tenement, in New Market late Cheston & Collins
SALE: House & Shop fronting Market Place, next to Francis Brewster, [No 11 East part] woollen draper.
Good Stables, Yard & other conveniences; occupied by Benjamin Francis, barber.
Stephen Clarke, late Henry Clarke before Cheston & Collins
Thomas Churchman, messuage on s side of New Market formerly Cheston’s & Collins since Henry Clarke
Rent 5d 1/2d
Rent 5d 1/2d
Rent 5d 1/2d
Rent 5d 1/2d
1649
1664
1693
1734
1739
Mary Clarke, widow, messuage on s side of New Market, late Stephen Clarke before Henry Clarke formerly
Cheston’s & Collins
Robert Harmer, messuage on s side of New Market late Stephen Clarke formerly Chaston & Collins
Robert Harmer, messuage on s side of New Market formerly stephen Clarke since of Robert Harmer
Mary Harmer, messuage on s side of New Market formerly Stephen Clarke, since of Robert Harmer, the
father, decsd & late of Robert Harmer, the son, decsd
Sale: Sam Crowe to sell at Beccles: eligible situation for a genteel family, manufactury or trade in new
Market Place, Beccles
LOT 1: A NEW & genteel freehold messuage situated on the Plains in Beccles, comprising a good sized
Parlour, Drawing Room, 7 Bedrooms, Kitchen & other convenient offices in the occupation of Mrs
Harmer, the proprietor.
LOT 2: An excellent three stalled stable with hay chamber over & enclosed yard in front, now in the
occupation of Mr S Walker, together with a Coach House adjoining.
LOT 3: An extensive range of Warehouses, with chambers over the same, commonly called the Cockpit ,
well adapted to a manufactory, or convertible into Cottages. All Freehold.
[some of these premises seem to have come up for sale in 1818 in the Sale of NMar 21 east]
Charles Baldry, messuage on s side of New Market, formerly of Robert Harmer, late of Mary Harmer, widow
1823
Thomas Norton, south side of New Market, formerly Robert Harmer since Mary Harmer, wid, late Charles
Baldry
Samuel Steel, messuage on south side of New Market late Thomas Norton before Charles Baldry
TO BE LET: House & Shop. Low Rental. Apply Samuel Steel.
TO BE LET: House & Shop in New Market - Apply RC Houghton
SALE: Will of late HJ Kerrison: [he died in June 1880]
LOT 2: Market Place: Residence & Shop: large Front Shop, with Sitting Room over, back Sitting Room, 4
Bedrooms, wash house, warehouse with offices in back yard. Occupied John Cracknell £14 p.a.
In the Rear is a back yard, with Pump & soft water Tank & offices. This has side and back entrances as
well as Front Entrance & water is laid on from the main.
Fixtures are the property of the Vendors.
Outgoings
Free Rent to the Manor of Beccles
1883
1886
5d
1936
A bit of Old Beccles was revealed by alterations to Mr Martindale’s Shop [a photograph of the back of the
shop was printed in the paper, showing a Dutch Gable.]
Building demolished. see photograph at Lowestoft Record Office showing snow being cleared in front of
old building, with the Woolworth’s sign on it.
1715
1820
1823
1841
1851
Henry Clarke
Mary Harmer
Thomas Norton
Thomas Norton
Henry Kerrison
Henry Clarke
Mrs Harmer
Thomas Norton
HJ Kerrison
HJ Kerrison
£2- 10
£11
Draper
£26
389
389
389
389
389
1861
1871
1881
1881 CENSUS
5078
5079
5080
5081
5082
5083
5084
5085
1896
1904
1906 Survey
1906
1912
1914
1922
1927
1933
1937
1948
1954
1965
1974
Susan Kerrison
Charles Kerrison
Frederick Goff
Maria Autherdon
Henry Kerrison
Henry Kerrison
Robert Houghton
M
U
U
U
53
49
15
26
F
M
M
F
Robert Houghton
Robert Houghton
Robert Houghton
Gillingham, Norfolk
Burnham, Norfolk
Oulton, Suffolk
Gorleston, Suffolk
Linen Draper
Linen Draper
Linen Draper
Wife
Brother
Appr
Serv
Draper’s Apprentice
House Servant
£28
£35
£35
Sarah HOUGHTON
Wilm HOUGHTON
Marion HOUGHTON
Eliz COLLINS
Womack BROOKS
Thomas K. FUTTER
Edith RAVEN
Womac Brooks
Womac Brooks
M
U
48
7
13
F
20
F
23
23
M
19
Womac Brooks
Womac Brooks
Stanstead, Essex, England
M
Beccles, Suffolk, England
F
M
Pulham Mary, Norfolk, England
F
Beccles, Suffolk, England
Scholar
Serv
Serv
Serv
Serv
£35
£100
Beccles, Suffolk, England
Shipmeadow, Suffolk, England
U
Drapers Assistant
Drapers Apprentice
General Serv (Domestic)
Linen Draper
see 11 New Market East
Elizabeth Brooks
Womac Brooks
Womac Brooks
Arthur Dare
Arthur Dare
Ronald Martindale
Woolworth & Co
FW Woolworth
FW Woolworth
FW Woolworth
FW Woolworth
Linen Draper
draper
Draper
draper
1805
SWINDLER: On Friday last a man offered a horse for sale at the Horse & Groom pub at Beccles. He asked
18 guineas, but soon dropped to 12. There was suspicion. He decamped without the horse. “a regular
chase took place three miles towards Geldeston. He was frequently in view. Then he induced some
waterman to put him across the river, saying he was pursued for a bastard child, and escaped for a few
hours; they, however, continued the pursuit & took him at St Andrews in Suffolk & he is now lodged in
Beccles Bridewell.”
HORSE: “Congress” to cover at Horse & Groom, Beccles, Wednesday. 5 gns thoroughbred Mares.
Farming Mares 2s. 5s to Groom.
SALE of FURNITURE of B Mason of Horse & Groom, New Market. Oswald sells.
1857
COURT: assault
1864
COUNTY COURT. Edward Mills, Bailiff to the Lord of the Manor of Beccles v Henry Thrower, Cabinet
Maker. Claimed damages of 30s for assault.
Mills supervised the fixing of the stalls in the Market on Fair Day, 16 May. Told Thrower where to pitch
his brother’s booth. Refused. Tussle took place; trestle fell on Mills’s foot, injured. Put up stall 3ft from the
gutter. About 5 or 6 o’clock. [Stall 16 to 20 yards from Mr Steel’s shop - 11 New Market]
FIRE in Mr Tayler’s New Market (Mr Claxton lives next door) in the Wash House - prevented from
spreading to adjoining premises, the Horse & Groom.
NEW MARKET: Horse & Groom Lane: erection against the Old Printing Office wall takes up half the width
of the Lane. The stench is distressing & the buildings are very unsightly, besides being built on a Pubic
Way. What with this & the bone boiling not far off, who would not pity the cottages nearby?
LICENCE: The Horse & Groom, a house for many years privately occupied was transferred from the
Brewers to Henry Thrower of Beccles
PUB LICENCE: Application for transfer of licence of unused public house in Horse & Groom Lane [not
used for 5 or 6 years] to premises in course of erection opposite Mr Boutell’s sale meadow, near the
railway station Opposed by licensees of Star Inn (Mrs Spencer) & Railway Hotel. (Mr Church). 53
signatories, including the Rector, Deputy Mayor, Rev J Calvert, Churchwardens Houghton & Laws &
residents of Caxton Road etc opposed. Not granted.
LICENCE TRANSFER: Horse & Groom in New Market to new pub in Caxton Road by Messrs Morse &
Woods. Built recently by TA Woodroffe, cost £500, well worth £15 a year. James Sampson, landlord.
Good cart shed & stables for 7 or 8 horses provided. Approved despite objections by inhabitants of
Caxton Road, Denmark Road, Avenue Cottages & Waveney Terrace
Mr S Reeve, who was putting forward the application on behalf of Messrs Morse & Woods, brewers,
remarked: “There were persons who drank cold water and liked it above everything. By all means in the
world let them drink as much as they liked; but it was not everybody who liked to swallow the pump
handle.” (Laughter)
LICENCE TRANSFER: Horse & Groom in New Market to new pub in Caxton Road by Messrs Morse &
Woods. Built recently by TA Woodroffe, cost £500, well worth £15 a year. James Sampson, landlord.
Good cart shed & stables for 7 or 8 horses provided. Approved
5061
NMar
Henry THROWER
5063
5064
1881 CENSUS
M
55
15
F
F
Beccles, Suffolk, England
Beccles, Suffolk, England
Wife
Daur
Upholstress
No Occupation
NMar
Lucy Gill THROWER
5066
NMar
James LAMBERT
M
49
F
Snape, Suffolk, England
Wife
5068
NMar
John GOODBOURN
5071
NMar
Alfred THURLING
5073
5074
5075
5076
M
28
6
5
1 m
F
M
F
M
Beccles, Suffolk, England
Beccles, Suffolk, England
Beccles, Suffolk, England
Beccles, Suffolk, England
Wife
Son
Daur
Son
NMar
NMar
NMar
Fred THURLING
Winifrd THURLING
Alfred THURLING
Scholar
1907
Alfred Thurling
tailor
1576
Richard Debden, for half the house late John Waters & Nicholas Downing that he dwelleth in
William Cawston, for the other half of the house & grounds late Waters where he dwelleth
Richard Wakefield, for a messuage called Goodaye in the New Market late Cawston
Orientation: Lands late of Richard Wakefield & now Henry Parker to the east [of White Lion]
Henry Parker, gent, one messuage in the Market of Beccles late Richard Wakefield
Matthew Gregory, in the New Market south, late Parker
Mr Gregory, Hearth Tax: 4 Hearths
John Cutlove, a tenement in New Market late Gregory
Henry Mason, for houses late John Cutlove in New Market
John Amyas, a tenement late Mason & Cutlove
John Amyas, tenement late Mason before Cutlove in New Market south (now John Verdon) Rent 5d 1/2d
John Verdon, baker, messuage on south side of New Market, sometome Mason then John Amyas
Task 1s 4d
Task 1s 4d
1614c
1636
1638
1664
1674
1693
1698
1736
1751
1774
Rent 5d 1/2d
Rent 5d
Rent 5d 1/2d
John Verdon, baker, messuage on south side of New Market formerly Amyas, before Mason, late John
Verdon, decsd
Mr Verdon, late his Father
Verdon of Great Yarmouth, messuage on south side of New Market late John Verdon, before his Father’s
Rent 5d 1/2d
1852
Benjamin Thrower, a messuage on the south side of New Market, late John Verdon, before his father.
“Recent improvements in Streets, Houses formerly a disgrace and an eyesore have been pulled down and
supplanted by buildings erected in a more modern style ..... The alterations to Mr Thrower’s shop are
undoubtedly great improvements to our Market Place...”
SALE: Late Benjamin Thrower in Beccles Market Place. Freehold Residence & confectioner’s shop, with
suitable and convenient offices, occupying a commanding situation in the New Market, now occupied by
Robert A Took under a lease four years of which will be unexpired at Michaelmas next. Annual Rent £32.
ADVERTISEMENT: Walter Took; The leading shop for High-class Cakes, Pastries and Fancies of every
description; Hot and Cold Luncheons Daily; Afternoon Teas; Up-to-date Tea Room; Market Place,
Beccles
1863
1593
1672
1713
1756
1770
1775
1799
1841
1851
1851 CENSUS
388
388
388
388
388
388
388
388
388
389
389
William Cawston
Matthew Gregory
Widow Mason
John Amyas
John Amyas
John Verdon
John Verdon
John Verdon
John Verdon
William Cawston
Matthew Gregory
Widow Mason
Dr Amyas
John Amyas
John Verdon
John Verdon
Benjamin Thrower
Benjamin Thrower
baker
baker
apothecary
apothecary
baker
baker
£5- 10s
£5- 10s
£5- 10s
£5- 10s
£1- 7s Land Tax
£18- 10s
£16- 15s
Mary Thrower
John Thrower
Sarah Thrower
Mary Ann Thrower
Elizabeth Thrower
Samuel Thrower
Emma Thrower
Matilda Thrower
Benjamin Shardalow W
Sarah Wyatt
M
40
15
14
9
8
3
2
6 mths
F
M
F
F
F
M
F
F
76
19
Haddiscoe, Norfolk
Beccles, Suffolk
Beccles, Suffolk
Beccles, Suffolk
Beccles, Suffolk
Beccles, Suffolk
Beccles, Suffolk
Beccles, Suffolk
M
F
Wife
son
dau
dau
dau
son
dau
[d 1880 @ 71]
Scholar
Scholar
Thurlton, Norfolk
Worlingham, Suffolk
1871
1881
1881 CENSUS
5054
5055
5056
5057
5058
5059
5060
1896
1904
1906 Survey
1907
1912
1914
1922
1927
1933
1937
1948
1954
1965
1974
Benjamin Thrower
Robert Took
Benjamin Thrower
Robert Took
baker
baker
£22
Sarah Ann TOOK
Herbert Geo. TOOK
Florence R. TOOK
Henrietta H. TOOK
Robert John TOOK
Harriet COOPER
Robert Took
33
6
5
3
2
Robert Took
F
M
F
F
M
17
Attleburgh, Norfolk, England
Halesworth, Suffolk, England
Halesworth, Suffolk, England
Beccles, Suffolk, England
Beccles, Suffolk, England
F
Wife
Son
Daur
Daur
Scholar
Scholar
Wissett, Suffolk, England
baker
Robert Took
5 bedrooms, 2 sitting rooms & shop
Robert Took
Walter Took
Walter Took
Walter Took
Walter Took
Walter Took
Walter Took
Keith Took
Keith Took
Matthes Ltd
Matthes Ltd
dwelling & shop
Took, RA
Walter Took
baker
baker
baker & confectioner
baker
baker
baker
baker
baker
baker
bakers
bakers
This building dates from 1832 or 1833 [see Rix’s statement about “new-fronting” below]
Early 19 century. 3 storey. 3 windows. Brick, painted. Pilasters. Recessed sash windows with glazing bars, and moulded lintels. Modern shops,
1576
The heirs of William Tebbold for his house & the backside with a pyghtle late Robert Bacons
John Wrythocke, for the house & grounds late Bacon before Tebold [later] Jo Cottwin is to paie xvi d,
Thos Fletcher the other xvid
Thomas Fletcher for part of two tenemtd & a Toft sometymes John Murdocke, the other Part Jo Cottwin,
vid Cottwin [folio 54]
John Cottwin for part of two tenements & a toft sometymes John Murdocke, the other to be Thomas
INDENTURE, 2 October, between William Legate of Beccles, (gent) of FIRST PART
Henry Legate of Peasenhall, (yeoman) of the OTHER PART
ALL THOSE Messuages called or known by the name of the White Lion and all the houses, edifices,
stables, yards, gardens, orchards, lands & tenements, now in the occupation of John Barfoot.
The SUM of £13 to be paid yearly during Henry Legate’s life.
1634
INDENTURE, 10 June, between William Legate & Anne his wife of FIRST PART
(yeoman) & Ann his wife of SECOND PART;
William Fuller of Ringsfield, (yeoman) of THIRD PART;
ALL THOSE Messuages called or known by the name of the White Lion and all the houses, edifices,
stables, yards, gardens, orchards, lands & tenements, now in the occupation of John Barfoot.
AND the piece of land at the south end or head extending into Ballygate, as it is now divided with paths &
ways from the lands late of John Bence, (gent) deceased & now of Sir William Denny, (Knight)
BETWEEN the Messuage & lands late of Richard Wakefield & now of Henry Parker (gent) [NMar 13] in
part AND the lands of the said Sir William Denny EAST
The Messuage & lands now or late of Grace Matthews, widow, in part, AND the lands of Thomas Muskett
& Beatrice his wife in part & the said street called Ballygate in part of the WEST
The New Market Place in part AND the lands of Thomas Muskett in part AND the Messuage & lands late
of William Cuddon, (gent) in part of the NORTH
The lands of William Denny in part AND the messuage & lands of Charles Cutlove SOUTH
With late Messuage of Thomas Fletcher, (gent)
1649
1653
1655
INDENTURE, 6 August, between William Fuller of Fressingfield (yeoman) & Joseph Harbor the elder of
Beccles (fellmonger) for £306.
i ) ALL THOSE Messuages called The White Lion & the piece of ground at the SOUTH extending to
Ballygate, now divided and fenced with posts & rails for a way from the lands sometime of John Bence,
(gent), deceased, late of William Denny, (Knight), deceased, since of William Denny, (Baronet), & now of
Thomas Page, (gent)
Which premises are situated
BETWEEN the lands now of Henry Parker, gent [NMar 13] in part, AND the lands of the said Thomas Page
EAST;
The Lands of Grace Matthews, widow deceased [NMar 21] AND the lands of Thomas Clarke belonging to
the Maid’s Head [Bal 5] AND Gregory Meen [NMar Barclays Bank site] AND Ballygate in part WEST.
and the said premises do lie between the Newmarket in part AND the lands of Gregory Meen in part AND
the messuage AND lands sometime of William Cuddon NORTH
The lands of Thomas Page, (gent) in part AND the lands late of Charles Cutlove in part of the SOUTH
Which premises sometime of Thomas Fletcher, gent, deceased & whereas the said William Fuller has
INDENTURE, 1 May, between Christian Fuller of Frenchingfield, (widow), Thomas Fuller of Ringsfield,
(yeoman), Mary Fuller of Frenchingfield, (spinster), Benjamin Fuller of Ringsfield (yeoman), Robert Fuller of
Ringsfield, (cordwainer), Joseph Harbor the elder of Beccles (fellmonger) & Hannah, his wife. of ONE PART
Henry Farrer of Beccles, (hosier), & Hannah, his wife of SECOND PART.
Daniel Chapman of Beccles of the THIRD PART
Whereas in the Court of Ipswich? in the term of St Michael ....
i ) The White Lion all edifices, stables, yards, gardens, orchards & grounds.
& the piece of ground at the SOUTH extending to Ballygate, fenced with posts & rails for a way from the
lands sometime of John Bence, (gent), deceased, late of William Denny, (Knight), deceased, since of
William Denny, (Baronet), his son & now of Thomas Page, (gent)
BETWEEN the lands of Henry Parker [Nmar 13], AND the lands of Thomas Page EAST;
The Lands of Grace Matthews, widow deceased [NMar 21]
The lands of Thomas Clarke belonging to the Maid’s Head [Bal 5] AND Gregory Meen [NMar Barclays
Bank site] AND William Cuddon [?] on the NORTH.
Charles Cutlove, late Thomas Page on the SOUTH.
1657
1664
1664
1664
Henry Farrow, for the White Lion
Henry Farrow, for the Porch there
Renaldo Pitfield, sometime Wrythock, late Farrer called the White Lion vid H Farrer [folio 204]
[I have inventory of Pitfield’s goods]
Rent 9d ]
Rent 1s }
INDENTURE, 20 September, between Henry Farrer of Beccles (hosier), of ONE PART & Renaldo Pitfield, of
Beccles, (gent) the OTHER PART
i) ALL THAT Messuage now built , with appurtenances where Henry Farrer now dwelleth called the White
Lion [NMar 15, 17, 19] & all edifices, stables, yards, gardens, orchards & grounds.
ii) ALL THAT piece of ground at the south end of the premises extending from there to Ballygate as it is
now divided & secured from the lands late of Thomas Page, (gent), now of John Seaman, (draper)
BETWEEN the messuages & lands late of Henry Parker, (gent) [NMar 13] in part & the land of John
Seaman on the EAST [NMar 11 -
The messuage & lands of Grace Matthews, (widow), deceased [NMar 21] AND the lands of Thomas Clarke
belonging to the Maid’s Head [Bal 5] in part AND the lands of Gregory Meen [NMar - Barclays Bank site]
in part of the WEST
The Newmarket in part AND the lands of Gregory Meen [NMar Barclays Bank site] in part AND the
messuage & lands sometime of William Cuddon, (gent) on the NORTH
The lands of John Seaman in part AND lands of Charles Cutlove in part on the SOUTH
1674
1693
1693
1701
?
1702
Renaldo Pitfield, gent, for the White Lion
Renaldo Pitfield, gent, for the White Lion porch
Stephen Watson, tenement formerly Farrow late Pitfield called the White Lion
Rent 1s
Task 2s 8d
Task 2s 8d
INDENTURE, 27 March, between Stephen Watson of Beccles (innholder) of ONE PART
Robert Davy of Norwich, Esq, AND John Elmy (tanner) AND Penelope Howard (widow, late wife of
Renaldo Pitfield (gent), deceased & since the wife of Philip Howard (gent) deceased, executors of Renaldo
Pitfield
Stephen Watson for £100 paid by Robert Davy etc for White Lion on mortgage at 5% p.a.
Paid £239 5s, with other money made £250.
[There is the following memorial in St Michael’s Church:
“The memory of the just is blessed” / At the first entrance of the North / porch lieth the body of /
MARGARET wife of RENALDO / PITFIELD of Beccles,gent., who / died July the 3rd. Anno Dom. / 1694
aged 76 and just / before the entrance lieth the / body of RENALDO sonn of / SEBASTION PITFIELD gent.
/ who died Dec.17th.Anno Dom. 1692 / and in the middle of this porch lyeth / the body of RENALDO
PITFIELD / gent.who dyed the xx of June 1700.
No marriages of Pitfields are recorded in the Registers - nor does a marriage of Philip Howard appear.]
1702
John Brown takes White Lion
Sale: White Lion in Beccles for sale with 3 large new stables. Rent £32. Enquiries John Browne, tenant or
Rev Sir Charles Castleton, Rector of Gillingham
William Marsh for the Whie Lion
William Marsh for a Porch there
John Baker has alienated a freehold messuage in the New Market called the White Lion
John Baker, one Porch lately erected there
Robert Le Grys, called the White Lion, formerly Utber, late Pitfield
Robert Le Grys, surgeon, tenement called the White Lion. (Porch Rent 1s)
Matthias Ottley, late waiter at the Angel, Bury, takes the White Lion, Beccles lately kept by Mr Clarke
Matthias Ottley quits the White Lion. Jackson from Ipswich takes over
Sale: The White Lion being a large new BUILT Public House with an Assembly Room, Stables, Coach
House, large Yard & Garden & about an acre & a half of pastureland adjoining under a lease of 7 years to
Mr Thomas Jackson at the annual rent of £12. Further particulars: Mr Rede, attorney, Beccles
William Crowfoot, called the White Lion, formerly Utber, afterwards Pitfield & late Le Grys Task 2s 8d
To be Let, large convenient & well accustomed Inn called the White Lion, situate in the Market Place, large
Assembly Room & piece of pasture land near adjoining. Enquiries W Crowfoot or Mr Rede
To be let, the White Lion £50 p.a.
Owen Holmes, a messuage late called the White Lion late Wm Crowfoot, gent & Elizabeth, his wife
1728
1736
1746
1746
1746
1746
1760
1767
1767
Rent 1s }
Rent 9d }
Rent 1s }
Task 2s 8d
Rent 1s 9d
1771
1774
1774
Beccles White Lion. Late Joseph Beck, taken by James Algar from Diss. (To be sold there a neat Billiard
Table almost new.)
Beccles: James Algar from Diss, begs leave to inform his friends & the public in general that he has
opened a large & commdious Inn, near the Town Hall in Beccles as aforesaid (to which house the old sign
of the White Lion is now removed) [no The Walk] etc...
Owen Holmes, called the White Lion, formerly Utber, since Pitfield, late Robert Le Grys, Esq, decsd
William Howes, messuage in Market Place, formerly the White Lion, late Owen Holmes, Robert Le Grys
William Howes, grocer, lately called the White Lion formerly Utber & afterwards Le Grys and late Owen
Holmes
died in March 1823 aged 52 & buried in Congregational Graveyard]
Jemima Fuller (2nd wife of Thomas Fuller [nee Woods]), part of a tenement formerly the White Lion late
Thomas Fuller
NOTE by RIX in his transcription of Feoffees 1725:
“The White Lion comprised the house in the New Market lately occupied by the widow of Jeremiah Smith,
Esq [Nos 17 & 19] & by Simon Loyns, the latter having new-fronted the portion purchased by him in 1832
[No 15] [between 1838 & his death in 1843]
Simon Loyns, bookseller, part of tenement formerly called the White Lion, late Jemima Fuller, before
Thomas Fuller
9d
Rebecca Loyns, widow, part of White Lion, late Simon Loyns & Thomas Fuller (later Robert Jordan)
Loyns Printing Office. Improved additional tables sold with Almanacs by R Loyns.
James Johnson disposes of business [Booksellers etc] to Alfred Dixon
Plan of proposed shop front for DA Shields, bookseller
1873
1926
A VALUABLE WELL-SITUATED PROPERTY, COMPRISING A DWELLING HOUSE AND SHOP, WITH
SPACIOUS PRINTING OFFICE AND BUSINESS PREMISES,
AND ALSO
WHICH WILL BE SOLD BY AUCTION, IN ONE LOT BY MESSRS. RIX AND BURTON,
AT THE KING’S HEAD HOTEL, BECCLES, On Tuesday, the 1st of October, 1850, at Six for Seven lock
precisely, (BY DIRECTION OF THE TRUSTEES OF MRS. REBECCA LOYNS).
This highly eligible property is entirely of FREEHOLD TENURE. The House has a white brick elevation,
with private entrance, and the SHOP has a plate glass window in reveal between Ionic pillars, presenting a
handsome and imposing front to the New Market Place. The business premises are in every respect
commodious and the situation for trade unrivalled.
Particulars and Conditions of Sale may be had on application to MESSRS. BOHUN AND RIX, Solicitors,
Beccles; or at the Offices of Messrs. RIX AND BURTON, Ipswich, and 2 Adams Court, Old Broad Street,
London.
THE SUBSTANTIALLY BUILT, MODERN, AND HANDSONIELY FRONTED
DWELLING HOUSE AND SHOP, SPACIOUS PRINTING OFFICE with large bricked VAULT beneath,
Outbuildings, and enclosed Yard, with a moiety of the Pump and Well on the west side thereof; situated in
the New Market Place at Beccles; lately occupied by MRS. LOYNS, and now let to MR. READ Crisp, for a
term of Seven Years from the 11th of October, 1850, at a Rental of £60 per annum:
ALSO,
TWO SUBSTANTIAL TENEMENTS, BRICK-BUILT AND TILED, with an enclosed Yard; adjoining the
southern extremity of the above-described Premises; in the respective occupations of James Holmes and
Charles Vincent, at Rentals amounting to £10 per annum:
With a right of way, with or without horses, carts, and other carriages, over the piece of ground lying to
the south thereof, to and from the street or highway called Hungate Lane.
In addition to the SHOP and a large well-lighted Business Room behind it, the House contains, on the
ground floor, Entrance Hall and Stair Case, Parlour, Kitchen, (beneath which is a large and amply supplied
rain water tank with pump,) and other domestic offices; on the first and second floors, pleasant Drawing
Room, and six airy Sleeping Rooms.
Freehold; Land Tax £1 - 9s
ADVERTISEMENT: Read Crisp purchased business of Mrs Loyns 1 October 1850
Robert Jordan, butcher, messuage formerly the White Lion, late Rebecca Loyns, before Simon Loyns
1850
1851
1858
1858
ADVERTISEMENT: Read Crisp, New Market. Newest & most popular music at half price.
ADVERTISEMENT: Read Crisp’s for Summer Sports: for Cricketing, Dark’s, Duke’s & Clapshaw’s Bats,
Balls, Stumps, etc; For Archery: Bows, Arrows, Targets, Gloves, Belts, etc. Fishing Rods, Trap; Bat & Ball;
La Grace & a variety of other Games.
CHRISTMAS: The shops in this town are gay with their usual Christmas decorations, especially those of
Mr R Block & Mr CF Parker, grocers. Mr R Jordan, butcher of this town has made his usual well known
display of Christmas beef. One of the bullocks slaughtered by him, weighed 130 stones, & was grazed
partly by himself & partly by Mr Gardiner of Wheatacre.
BUSINESS TRANSFER: WH Tayler takes over retail Business of Read Crisp & Moore [17 New Market]
BUSINESS TRANSFER: WH Tayler takes over retail Business of Read Crisp & Moore [17 New Market]
Read Crisp & Moore Have disposed of their retail business of Bookselling, Stationery & Fancy
Departments to Mr WH Tayler of London
Read Crisp & Moore will continue in their printing & Wholesale Stationery business as heretofore in
Hungate Lane until the erection of their new Printing Works.
WH Tayler thanks friends & neighbours helped extinuish fire in premises in New Market. Mr Claxton (who
lives next door) awakened at 1.30 am. Mr Tayler’s wash house on fire. Two engines arrived speedily. Mr
Tayler avoided fire from spreading to adjoining premises - the Horse & Groom very old.
1866
1866
Mr Tayler disposing of business to James Johnson
Lot 3: A freehold brick & tiled Dwelling & Watchmaker’s Shop in the New Market, in the occupation of Mr
George Sayer, a quarterly tenant. Only outgoing 5s 2d.
1873
Local Liquidation Case: James Johnson, printer, bookseller, stationer of Market Place, now of Mark Lane,
City of London & Dove Terrace, Stratford, Essex.
ADVERTISEMENT: When visiting Beccles order your Daily Papers etc from DA Shields, Bookseller,
Stationer and Fancy Goods Dealer; Circulating Library; Largest selection of Local View Postcards in the
District. Agent for “Judge’s” Cards, “Poole” Pottery and Doulton China. “Beccles Crested Brass Ware”
Useful and Ornamental only obtainable at 15, New Market Place, Beccles. Phone 106.
1756
1760
1765
1770
1772
1774
1841
1851
1851 CENSUS
388
Loyns, Simon (died Nov 1843 at 53) Loyns, Simon
Simon Clark
Simon Clark
Matthias Ottley
Thomas Jackson
James Beck
James Algar
£20
Emma Crisp
Jane Crisp
William Crisp
Fanny Crisp
Margaret Martyn
Mary West
Emma Charrow?
Robert Jordan (died 1869 aged 62)
Robert A King
Robert A King
388
388
388
388
388
388
1861
1871
1881
1881 CENSUS
5044
5045
5046
5047
5048
5049
5050
5051
5052
1896
1904
1906 Survey
1907
1912
1914
1922
1927
1933
1937
1948
1954
1965
1974
10
8
5
Southwold, Suffolk
Southwold, Suffolk
Southwold, Suffolk
26
19
20
James Johnson
Alf Dixon
dau
son
dau
Scholar
Scholar
Newport, Cornwall
Ellough, Suffolk
Worlingham, Suffolk
Read Crisp
U
U
Serv
House Servant
Serv
£45
Bookseller
Ellen DIXON
Alfred H.G. DIXON
Ellen E.R. DIXON
May Budd DIXON
Agnes HANNAH
Emily Mary BENNS
Cath HADDINGHAM U
Martha EDGAR
Robert A King
Robert A King
M
42
M
F
F
25
19
18
F
Harry Harmer
Harry Harmer
Harmer, HE
F
Southampton, Hampshire, England
Southampton, Hampshire, England
Beccles, Suffolk, England
F
F
F
Preston, Suffolk, England
East Oakley, Hampshire, England
Wife
Scholar
Scholar
14
4
Daur
Norwich, Norfolk, England
Ringsfield, Suffolk, England
Ellough, Suffolk, England
U
Assistant
Serv
General Serv (Domestic)
Booksellers Assistant
General Serv (Domestic)
Bookseller
Bookseller
business premises only
King, Anna
Harry Harmer
Harry Harmer
Donald Shields
DA Shields
Donald Shields
Donald Shields
Goose & Son
Goose & Son
Eastern Gas
Eastern Gas
Bookseller
bookseller
Bookseller
bookseller
Bookseller
Bookseller
stationers
stationers
388
M
5 mths
17
23
M
F
F
Gurnsey
Beccles, Suffolk
Son
serv
Fauconberge School; MA, Trinity, Cambridge
Wife
Mary Guille Hammond
James T Hammond
Elizabeth Edwards
Gurnsey
388
388
U
5035
NMar
Elizabeth NEEVE
5037
5038
W
14
61
F
F
Halesworth, Suffolk, England
Benacton, Suffolk, England
Daur
Lodger
Scholar
Retired Millers Widow
NMar
Ann COOPER
1965
John Wells
butcher
1576 Task NMar 38
The heirs of William Tebbold for his house & the backside with a pyghtle late Robert Bacons
John Wrythocke, for the house & grounds late Bacon before Tebold [later] Jo Cottwin is to paie xvi d,
Thos Fletcher the other xvid
Thomas Fletcher for part of two tenemtd & a Toft sometymes John Murdocke, the other Part Jo Cottwin,
vid Cottwin [folio 54]
John Cottwin for part of two tenements & a toft sometymes John Murdocke, the other to be Thomas
Fletcher [folio 54]
William Legate, for a messuage called the White Lion sometymes Murdock, after Fletcher [folio 132]
William Fuller, for the White Lion
Mention “at the new mansion house called the White Lion.”
Henrie Farrer, for the White Lyon, somtyme Wrythock
Henry Farrow, for the White Lion
Henry Farrow, for the Porch there
Renaldo Pitfield, sometime Wrythock, late Farrer called the White Lion vid H Farrer [folio 204] [I have
inventory of Pitfield’s goods]
Mr Farrow, Hearth Tax, 9 Hearths
Renaldo Pitfield, gent, for the White Lion
Renaldo Pitfield, gent, for the White Lion porch
Stephen Watson, tenement formerly Farrow late Pitfield called the White Lion
Edmund Wincop, formerly Farrers, late Pitfield called the White Lion
John Brown takes White Lion
Sale: White Lion in Beccles for sale with 3 large new stables. Rent £32. Enquiries John Browne, tenant or
Rev Sir Charles Castleton, Rector of Gillingham
William Marsh for the Whie Lion
William Marsh for a Porch there
John Baker has alienated a freehold messuage in the NNew Market called the White Lion
John Baker, one Porch lately erected there
Robert Le Grys, called the White Lion, formerly Utber, late Pitfield
Robert Le Grys, surgeon, tenement called the White Lion. (Porch Rent 1s)
Matthias Ottley, late waiter at the Angel, Bury, takes the White Lion, Beccles lately kept by Mr Clarke
Matthias Ottley quits the White Lion. Jackson from Ipswich takes over
Sale: The White Lion being a large new BUILT Public House with an Assembly Room, Stables, Coach
House, large Yard & Garden & about an acre & a half of pastureland adjoining under a lease of 7 years to
Mr Thomas Jackson at the annual rent of £12. Further particulars: Mr Rede, attorney, Beccles
William Crowfoot, called the White Lion, formerly Utber, afterwards Pitfield & late Le Grys
[before the Porch was added]
1653 Bec Man court 4
1657 Task F8
1664 Bec Man Rental 76
1664 Bec Man Rental 77
1664 Task P29
Rent 9d ]
Rent 1s }
1693 Bec Man Rental 174
1693 Bec Man Rental 177
1701 Task W34a
? Task W35
1721 25 March
1728 24 August
Rent 1s
Task 2s 8d
Task 2s 8d
1736 Bec Man Rental 158
1746 Bec Man Court 1
1746 Bec Man Court 1
1746 Task L40
1746 Bec Man Court
1760 26 July
1767 19 September
1767 17 October
Rent 1s }
Rent 9d }
Rent 1s }
Task 2s 8d
Rent 1s 9d
Task 2s 8d
To be Let, large convenient & well accustomed Inn called the White Lion, situate in the Market Place, large
Assembly Room & piece of pasture land near adjoining. Enquiries W Crowfoot or Mr Rede
To be let, the White Lion £50 p.a.
Owen Holmes, a messuage late called the White Lion late Wm Crowfoot, gent & Elizabeth, his wife
1774 21 January
Beccles White Lion. Late Joseph Beck, taken by James Algar from Diss. (To be sold there a neat Billiard
Table almost new.)
Beccles: James Algar from Diss, begs leave to inform his friends & the public in general that he has
opened a large & commdious Inn, near the Town Hall in Beccles as aforesaid (to which house the old sign
of the White Lion is now removed) [no The Walk] etc...
Owen Holmes, called the White Lion, formerly Utber, since Pitfield, late Robert Le Grys, Esq, decsd
William Howes, messuage in Market Place, formerly the White Lion, late Owen Holmes, Robert Le Grys
William Howes, grocer, lately called the White Lion formerly Utber & afterwards Le Grys and late Owen
Holmes
William Hatton (later Sam Steel)
Mrs Smith, late Hatton
Samuel Steel, chemist, messuage formerly called the White Lion, late Susan Smith before William Hatton
Rent 1s
1842 Bec Man Court 5
1756
1760
1765
1770
1772
1774
1814
1841
Susan Smith
Susan Smith
Simon Clark
Simon Clark
Matthias Ottley
Thomas Jackson
James Beck
James Algar
Mrs Smith
Susan Smith
£20
Gentry
Gentry
Vacant July 6th. Apply T Claxton, Market Place.
Thomas Claxton, tailor, thanks for 22 years “and in consequence of an old established business in the
above line having recently been removed from this town, he ventures to solicit an increased share of their
patronage. Gents hats of every description.”
SALE: New Market
Freehold property in the most commanding & best-frequented part of the New Market Place
Residence and Shop, underground Cellar, Entrance Hall, spaious front Shop, Sitting Room, Kitchen,
Pantry, Wash-house & offices.
1st Floor, Drawing Room & Bedroom; 2nd Floor: 4 bedrooms & closet. Excellent Garden.
Occupied by Miss Chase, milliner & ladies’ outfitter. Rent £36.
ALSO similar Residence & Shop & Garden adjoining now used as “Roos Hall Dairy” in occupation of Mr
FWD Robinson; Rent of £36. Lease for 5 years, expiring August 1892
1925
ADVERTISEMENT: JC Macbeth; Having sold portions of my Shop and Premises I am cotinuing Business
on exactly the same lines as heretofore, but in a much more comfortable, compact, and convenient form.
1851 CENSUS
388
388
388
388
388
1861
1871
1881
1881 CENSUS
5040
5041
Susan Shreeve Woodward M
Elizabeth Maria Woodward U
Francis Michael Woodward U
Caroline Robertson
Sam Steel
Sam Steel
Charles Chase
33
2
1
17
Thomas Claxton
Thomas Claxton
Louisa Chase
F
F
M
F
Beccles, Suffolk
Beccles, Suffolk
Beccles, Suffolk
Diss, Norfolk
Wife
dau
son
serv
[d 1891 @ 73]
£21- 15
£22
£4
Tailor
Milliner
Emily CHASE
29
F
Norwich, Norfolk, England
1896
1904
1906 Survey
1907
1912
1914
1922
1927
1933
1937
1948
1954
1965
1974
Russell Freeland
Herbert Watts
Herbert Watts
Herbert Watts
£30
£36
4 bedrooms, 1 sitting room & shop
Fancy Draper
dwelling & shop
draper
Fancy Draper
draper
Fancy Draper
tailors
Tailors
Watts, Herbert
Herbert Watts
Herbert Watts
JC Macbeth
John Macbeth
J Hepworth & Co
J Hepworth & Son
Hepworth & Co
Hepworth & Co
Hepworth & Co
Hepworth & Co
The Frigate
(with 19)
J Hepworth & Son Ltd
tailors (with 19)
restaurant
1576 Task NMar 38
The heirs of William Tebbold for his house & the backside with a pyghtle late Robert Bacons
John Wrythocke, for the house & grounds late Bacon before Tebold [later] Jo Cottwin is to paie xvi d,
Thos Fletcher the other xvid
Thomas Fletcher for part of two tenemtd & a Toft sometymes John Murdocke, the other Part Jo Cottwin,
vid Cottwin [folio 54]
John Cottwin for part of two tenements & a toft sometymes John Murdocke, the other to be Thomas
Fletcher [folio 54]
William Legate, for a messuage called the White Lion sometymes Murdock, after Fletcher [folio 132]
William Fuller, for the White Lion
Mention “at the new mansion house called the White Lion.”
Henrie Farrer, for the White Lyon, somtyme Wrythock
Henry Farrow, for the White Lion
Henry Farrow, for the Porch there
Renaldo Pitfield, sometime Wrythock, late Farrer called the White Lion vid H Farrer [folio 204] [I have
inventory of Pitfield’s goods]
Mr Farrow, Hearth Tax, 9 Hearths
Renaldo Pitfield, gent, for the White Lion
Renaldo Pitfield, gent, for the White Lion porch
Stephen Watson, tenement formerly Farrow late Pitfield called the White Lion
Edmund Wincop, formerly Farrers, late Pitfield called the White Lion
John Brown takes White Lion
Sale: White Lion in Beccles for sale with 3 large new stables. Rent £32. Enquiries John Browne, tenant or
Rev Sir Charles Castleton, Rector of Gillingham
William Marsh for the Whie Lion
William Marsh for a Porch there
John Baker has alienated a freehold messuage in the New Market called the White Lion
John Baker, one Porch lately erected there
Robert Le Grys, called the White Lion, formerly Utber, late Pitfield
Robert Le Grys, surgeon, tenement called the White Lion. (Porch Rent 1s)
1s 9d
Matthias Ottley, late waiter at the Angel, Bury, takes the White Lion, Beccles lately kept by Mr Clarke
Matthias Ottley quits the White Lion. Jackson from Ipswich takes over
Sale: The White Lion being a large new BUILT Public House with an Assembly Room, Stables, Coach
House, large Yard & Garden & about an acre & a half f pastureland adjoining under a lease of 7 years to
Mr Thomas Jackson at the annual rent of £12. Further particulars: Mr Rede, attorney, Beccles
William Crowfoot, called the White Lion, formerly Utber, afterwards Pitfield & late Le Grys
[before the Porch was added]
1653 Bec Man court 4
1657 Task F8
1664 Bec Man Rental 76
1664 Bec Man Rental 77
1664 Task P29
Rent 9d }
Rent 1s }
1693 Bec Man Rental 174
1693 Bec Man Rental 177
1701 Task W34a
? Task W35
1721 25 March
1728 24 August
Rent 1s
Task 2s 8d
Task 2s 8d
1736 Bec Man Rental 158
1746 Bec Man Court 1
1746 Bec Man Court 1
1746 Task L40
1746 Bec Man Court
Rent 1s }
Rent 9d }
Rent 1s }
Task 2s 8d
1767 19 September
1767 17 October
Task 2s 8d
To be Let, large convenient & well accustomed Inn called the White Lion, situate in the Market Place, large
Assembly Room & piece of pasture land near adjoining. Enquiries W Crowfoot or Mr Rede
To be let, the White Lion £50 p.a.
Owen Holmes, a messuage late called the White Lion late Wm Crowfoot, gent & Elizabeth, his wife
1774 21 January
Beccles White Lion. Late Joseph Beck, taken by James Algar from Diss. (To be sold there a neat Billiard
Table almost new.)
Beccles: James Algar from Diss, begs leave to inform his friends & the public in general that he has
opened a large & commdious Inn, near the Town Hall in Beccles as aforesaid (to which house the old sign
of the White Lion is now removed) [no The Walk] etc...
William Howes, messuage in Market Place, formerly the White Lion, late Owen Holmes, Robert Le Grys
William Howes, grocer, lately called the White Lion formerly Utber & afterwards Le Grys and late Owen
Holmes
William Hatton (later Sam Steel)
Mrs Smith, late Hatton
Samuel Steel, chemist, messuage formerly called the White Lion, late Susan Smith before William Hatton
Rent 1s
1842 Bec Man Court 5
SALE of Glass, China & Earthenware of Miss Charlotte Gent who is leaving her Residence
1756
1760
1765
1770
1772
1774
1814
1841
Susan Smith
Susan Smith
Simon Clark
Simon Clark
Matthias Ottley
Thomas Jackson
James Beck
James Algar
Mrs Smith
Susan Smith
£20
Gentry
Gentry
1851 CENSUS
388
388
388
1861
1871
1881
1881 CENSUS
388
1896
1904
1904
1906 Survey
Mary Ann Jannard
Mary Ann Goring
Sam Steel
Sam Steel
Charles Chase
M
U
57
Charlotte Gent
Sam Steel
Harriet Knight
F
17
Hempnall, Norfolk
F
Chemist
Bonnet Maker
Appr
£23- 10
Wingfield< Suffolk
Grocer
Berlin Wool
£22
Charles Chase
Herbert Watts
Herbert Watts
Harry Orford
Thomas Ashford
Joseph Hardy
Ashford Bedwell
Watts, H
dwelling & shop
1912
1914
1922
1927
1933
1937
1948
1954
1965
1974
2001
J Hepworth
Frank Bedwell
Frank Bedwell
Brett & Sons
J Hepworth & Son Ltd
house furnishers
clothier
J Hepworth & Son, Ltd
J Hepworth & Son, Ltd
J Hepworth & Son, Ltd
J Hepworh & Son, Ltd
J Hepworth Ltd
Visionhire
Tailor
tailor
tailor
tailor
television dealers
1593
1620
1649
1653
Edward Cordra or the owners of the tenement burnt next Godds formerly Blakey
[the only evidence for this is its orientation: “next Godd’s”]
Robert Matthews, mercer, Will 13 September 1624
Grace Matthews, widow
Elizabeth Matthews, widow, messuage, yard & garden on south side of New Market, late Grace Matthews
Task 4d
Widow Matthews, in New Market south late Parker
Sir John Playters, for a tenement late Mr Lone & Matthews in New Market
Bartholomew Purvis, for a tenement late Sir John Playters before Lone & Matthews
Bartholomew Purvis tenement in New Market late his Father, before Sir John Playters
Bartholomew Purvis: 3 Messuages in New Market with out-houses, Yards, Gardens in occupation of John
Gilby [No 21] & John Taylor [No 23] left to Mary Purvis, his daughter
Mary Purvis, daughter, another tenement in New Market, late Bartholomew Purvis, & Sir John Playters
1693
1736
1749
1754
Rent 6d
Rent 6d
Rent 6d
Robert Purvis, (2) messuages. in or near New Market, Mary Purvis, spinster
Job Smith, carpenter, (2) tenements in or near New Market, formerly of Bartholomew Purvis after of Mary
Purvis, spinster & late of Robert Purvis
Hannah Smith, widow of Job Smith, (2) tenements in or near the New Market, formerly of Mary Purvis &
Job Smith (Wm Smith 1833, Chesten Chesten later)
William Smith of Swaffham, messuage on s side of Market now in occupation of Henry Mason, draper
Rent 6d
1812
Chesten Chester, messuage on s side of New Market now in occupation of Benj Read, butcher (later
George Woolnough)
ADVERTISEMENT: D Soane, Boot & Shoe Maker, Bank Street.
William Baxter, apprentice to David Soanes, shoemaker, absconded from service. Imprisoned in Ipswich
Gaol for 14 days, with hard labour.
Sale: Lot 3, New Market: very valuable premises in the occupation of David Soanes, Boot Maker, late
George Woolnough.
1863
1851
1851 CENSUS
388
388
1861
1871
1881
1881 CENSUS
5028
5029
5030
5031
5032
1896
1904
1906 Survey
1907
1914
1922
1927
Chester Cheston
George Woolnough
Cabinet Maker
£15- 15s
Ann Woolnough
George Woolnough
George Woolnough
George Woolnough
M
Beccles, Suffolk
David Soanes
David Soanes
David Soanes
Boot Maker
Boot Maker
Boot Maker
£18
£22
Emma SOANES
Robert SOANES
Alice E. SOANES
Albert Jas. CORNISH
George Woolnough
David Soanes
M
U
U
56
26
F
M
F
M
Geldeston, Norfolk, England
Beccles, Suffolk, England
Beccles, Suffolk, England
Beccles, Suffolk, England
Boot Maker
dwelling & shop
Wife
Son
Daur
Grandson
Shop Assistant (Shoemaker)
Scholar
David Soanes
David Soanes
Cornish, Alf
Soanes, D
David Soanes & Co
Wilfred Boulter
David Soanes
Brett & Sons
Boot Maker
house furnishers
1933
Miss Aldous
Miss Aldous
Mrs MJ Turner
Tuckers Stores
fancy draper
fancy draper
confectioner
wallpaper merchants
1954
1965
1974
1937
1948
1954
1965
1974 amalgamated with 21a?
Mrs Day
Mrs HA Henant
baby linen
confectioner
Flat arches. Pantiles. Parapet. Interior: main feature, besides 2 or 3 original oak doors, is 16 century geometrical patterned ceiling
at 1st floor with fleur-de-lys and Tudor rose enrichment.
1593
1609c
1638c
William Godds, for the house wherein he dwelleth (post John Cheston)
John Cheston, for messuage in New Market sometime Godds ( post Aug Plumstead) [folio 60] Task 1s
Augustine Plumstead, for a messuage sometime Godds after Cheston vid John Cheston [folio 148]
Task 1s
William Warner, for tenement sometime Godds after Cheston & Augustine Plumstead [folio 163]
William Warner
Widow Warner, in New Market south
Mrs Warner a tenement in New Market south
Martin
Mary Copland, a tenement late Warner
Mary Copland, messuage on south side of New Market late Warner
Bartholomew Purvis, for a tenement sometime Cheston, afterward Plumstead, late Warner situate in New
Market
Bartholomew Purvis, on the south side of New Market late Martin before Warner
Bartholomew Purvis tenement late his Father, before Copland formerly Warner
Bartholomew Purvis: 3 Messuages in New Market with out-houses, Yards, Gardens in occupation of John
Gilby [No 21] & John Taylor [No 23] left to Mary Purvis, his daughter
Mary Purvis, daughter, tenement in New Market, late Bartholomew Purvis, Copland
John Woods, for a tenement formerly Cheston, afterwards Plumstead & since Warner, late Bartholomew
Purvis [John Woods married Mary Purvis in 1771]
Robert Purvis, (2) messuages. in or near New Market, Mary Purvis, spinster
Robert Purvis, tenement formerly Cheston, afterwards Plumstead, & late of Bartholomew, his late Father
Rent 1s
Rent 1s
Rent 1s
1664
1693
?
1736
1740
1742
Rent 1s
Rent 1s
Rent 1s
1749
1754
1772
Rent 1s
1775
Job Smith, carpenter, (2) tenements in or near New Market, formerly of Bartholomew Purvis after of Mary
Purvis, spinster & late of Robert Purvis
Hannah Smith, widow of Job Smith, (2) tenements in or near the New Market, formerly of Mary Purvis &
Job Smith (Wm Smith 1833, Chesten Chesten later)
William Smith of Swaffham, messuage on s side of Market now in occupation of Henry Mason, draper
Cheston Chester, messuage on s side of New Market now in occupation of Benj Read, butcher (later
George Woolnough)
BUSINESS TRANSFER: SF Pells takes over Cabinet Maker, Upholster Business from G Woolnough, his
uncle. [23 New Market]
Mr SF Pells of Beccles recently patenemented a new School Desk combining a sloping writing desk &
desk, flat table for tea meetings &a backed seat with book board for services. The mechanical
arrangements are by wheels. These changes are effected in a most simple description.
One of the rooms in the adjacent shop [ie next to Barclays Bank] possesses a fine ceiling, finely carved
with Tudor Roses and Fleur-de-Lys. Over the fireplace are the arms of Queen Elizabeth, finely sculptured,
with the motto, “Fare God and Honor thy King,” and dated 1589. [now moved to the Council Chamber in
the Town Hall].
Sale: Lot 4, New Market: important BUSINESS premise: Shop with warehouses & Residence, situate in the
best position in the market in the occupation of Messrs Brett & Sons, House Furnishers late George
Woolnough
1851 CENSUS
388
388
388
388
1861
1871
1881
1881 CENSUS
5018
5019
5020
5021
5022
5023
5024
5025
5026
1896
1904
1906 Survey
1907
1912
1914
1922
1927
1933
1937
1948
1954
1954
1965
1965
1965
1965
1974
1974
1974
1995
Eliza Read
William Read
Robert Smith
George Woolnough
George Woolnough
George Woolnough
F
U
U
31
F
26
17
Cabinet maker
Didlington, Norfolk
M
M
Wife
Butcher’s wife
Brother
Servant
Ellingham, Norfolk
Bungay, Suffolk
Butcher’s labourer
George Woolnough
Samuel Pells
Samuel Pells
Cabinet maker
Cabinet maker
£18
Harriett D. PELLS
Ella Kate PELLS
Edith Sarah PELLS
Lynette H. PELLS
Miriam J. PELLS
Lois Mary PELLS
Olive Jane PELLS
Alice TAYLOR
George Woolnough
John Brett
M
34
F
F
F
F
F
F
F
John Brett & Son
John Brett & Son
F
Beccles, Suffolk, England
Beccles, Suffolk, England
Beccles, Suffolk, England
Beccles, Suffolk, England
Beccles, Suffolk, England
Beccles, Suffolk, England
Ringsfield, Suffolk, England
Stockton On Tees, Durham, England
Wife
8
7
5
3
2
16
Daur
Daur
Daur
Daur
Daur
Scholar
Scholar
Scholar
furnisher
furnisher
dwelling & shop
house furnishers
furnisher
house furnisher
furnisher
house furnisher
furnisher
solicitors
solicitors
£40
2 bedrooms, 1 sitting room
Brett & Sons
J Brett & Sons Ltd
John Brett & Son
John Brett & Sons
John Brett & Son
Brett & Sons
Stanley Davis
Victor Swain
Bailey & Freeman
Bailey & Freeman
East Anglian Trustee Savings Bank
Ashford & Owles
Bailey & Freeman
National Farmers’ Union
E.A. Trustee Bank
National Farmers’ Union
Waveney Travel
Bailey
Hoods
Stanley Davis
solicitors
estate agents
building was built in 1795. The present Bank was designed by S.S.Teulon, 9 Craigs Court, Westminster & dated September 1868.
Rix: Geographical:
for a site for Gurneys Bank.
have gone, so too have the the balcony and long windows on the first floor. The ground floor also has been completely altered.
7d
Thomas Goodwyn, for a tenement late Philpotts at the corner where he dwelleth
1620c?Doggett
1636
1641c
George Meene, for a tenement sometime Philpotts late Doggett called the White Horse
Task
9d
Gregory Meane, in the New Market for the White Horse
1s
Gregory Meane, for the Corner Stead
Gregory Meane, for a tenement at the end of the stables
6d
Robert Dade in the tenure of Jeffry Medcap called the White Horse
Gregory Meane, for the White Horse in the Market
John Seamans, for the White Horse in New Market
John Seamans, tenement at the Stables end
6d
John Seamans, Crane’s Head
Margaret Stockwood for a tenement late Philpot, after Doggett since John Stockwood called the White
Horse
Robert Le Grys, formerly Seamans called the White Horse
Robert Le Grys, for a tenement at the Stable end
6d
Robert Le Grys, for the Crane Head
[Robert Le Grys, surgeon, born 1703; XXIV 1737; XII 1737; Portreeve 1739 & 1754. He became a Feoffee
1746. He married Elizabeth Mash in October 1758. He died 1767; Will 1767.]
The White Horse Inn moved from this site to number 29 New Market about this time
To be Let at Beccles: Grocer’s Shop in Market Place. Enquiries Francis Harmer
Francis Harmer, tenement formerly Philpot since Doggett & late Mr Robert Le Grys
in right of Margaret, his wife who was lately called Margaret Stockwood
Francis Harmer, messuage & shop at end of market [died 1779]
Francis Harmer, for a tenement at the Stable end
6d
Francis Harmer, for the Crane Head
Robert Chapman, a messuage or shop at the end of the Stable with the Crane head
&
late Francis Harmer, before Robert Le Grys
Robert Chapman, [grocer] tenement late Francis Harmer formerly Philpot
A piece of ground, part of the Manor called Ballygate Street in which Richard Chapman, in rebuilding a
part of the premises aforesaid abutting on the said street towards the west, hath extended the same to the
amount of 17 yards in length, including the width of the gateeay there, not yet built upon, but intended so
to be and in breadth 11 inches by the yearly
Robert Chapman sold the house and moved to Blyburgate. He became bankrupt on 21 Feb 1821 [Ipswich
Journal]
1664
1693
1700
1700
Rent 1s
Rent 1s
1723
Rent 1s
1736
1756
1759
1760
1760
Rent 1s
1795
Rents 1s & 6d
1795
1795
&
Crane Head, formerly Robert Le Grys, since of Francis Harmer, late
Robert Chapman
Thomas Sadd, piece of waste in Ballygate on which Robert Chapman rebuilt part of the premises abutting
on the street towards the west: 17 yards in length, including the width of the gateway, in breadth 11 inches
1814
}
SALE of FURNITURE: late Thomas Sadd at his premises.
Isaac Baker, grocer, requires tallow chandler
John Baker of Ipswich, grocer, messuage or shop at the east end of the New Market
&
& tenement at the end of the Stable with Crane Head, Francis Harmer, Robert
Chapman late Thomas Sadd
Desirable Estate and old fashioned General Grocery and Tea Warehouse and candle manufactuary in
Beccles, which has an extensive and flourishing business has for upwards of a century been carried on
and is now conducted by Mr Isaac Baker, the proprietor, who is changing his residence. The messuage
and premises are most advantageously situated in the New Market Place and also front Ballygate. They
are replete with every convenience, and in excellent repair.
Also a messuage adjoining now in the occupation of Mr Crowe of the Post Office.
The stock-in-Trade and fixtures will be disposed of on a valuation and the purchaser may take possession
of that part of the property which is in the occupation of Mr Baker immediately, or within one, two or three
months as it may suit convenience.
Part of the purchase money may remain for a term of years, or on security of the estate.
Isaac Baker, grocer, tea dealer and candle manufacturer, St Clements, Ipswich. Having taken over the
above business, begs continuance of public favour and support which his late Father and Brother so
liberally experienced.
Isaac Baker having declined the business at Beccles in favour of Mr G Kerridge, expresses his thanks.
Isaac Baker of Ipswich, grocer, messuage & shop at south west corner of
&
New Market in the occupation of Thomas Jannings, late John Baker, before
Thomas Sadd, formerly R Chapman
Thomas Mason, silversmith, messuage & shop at south-west corner of New Market
in the occupation of Isaac Baker, before John Baker formerly Chapman
Mrs E Read, butcher, New Market, desirous of disposing of business & premises in her occupation on
reasonable terms
SALE: FURNITURE, Butcher’s Shop fittings, Pony, Cart, Harness & Effects of Mrs Read who leaves
Beccles
Bourne, fish merchants. Removing from next door to Mr Mullenger in New Market to extensive premises
late in the occupation of Mrs Read, butcher, in Market Place and Ballygate.
Bourne, fish merchant moved to corner of New Market
SALE: building materials from four houses and two shops in Ballygate forming the site of the New Bank -
including two shop fronts with sash doors, shutters and entablatures, panel doors, chimney pieces,
kitchen range, iron oven, register and other stoves, for sale in Puddingmoor, opposite Mr Pells.
Designs for the Bank by SS Teulon are in Rix Collection [probably Geograhical, New Market]
The New Bank: Paving Committee wrote to Mr Pells, the builder, about building materials in the road
causing an obstruction. He referred them to Mr King.
Completion of SS Teulon’s design of New Bank. [The plans and elevations of the Bank are in the Rix
Collection - probably in II Geographical Vol 1 or 2]
DEATH of Ex-Inspector Norman.
On 21 February 1921 two men entered a Beccles Bank [Barclay’s??] & making use of two service revolvers
held up staff. They got away with a considerable sum of money in notes & cash.
Driven by Mr G Humphrey Durrant in a motor cycle combination he found them a few miles away. He gave
chase & received a bullet wound right through one of his legs. During the chase he obtained a gun from a
farmer & arrested the men who were both very young, just as they were trying to burn the notes.
By 4 p.m. they were both in custody at Beccles Police Station. They were given three years in prison.
1819
1820
1824
1824
1829
1835
1861
1868
1868
Sometimes listed under Ballygate
1841
1851
1851 CENSUS
388
388
388
388
Thomas Mason
Thomas Mason
John Bell Allcock
Emmeline Allcock
Emma Ann Allcock
U
U
U
30
36
31
M
F
F
Beccles, Suffolk
Beccles, Suffolk
Beccles, Suffolk
son
dau
dau
Milliner
Milliner
1864
1868
1881 CENSUS
5008
5009
5010
5011
5012
5013
5014
5015
5016
1902
1906 Survey
Gurney’s Bank
Bourne
Gurney’s Bank
fishmonger
bank
Jemima B. RIX
Charlotte Jane RIX
Shelly Willm. RIX
James HARTLEY
Harry HANNER
Anna HAMBLING
Selina G. GILDEN
Bessy EDWARDS
Barclays Bank
M
50
13
8
Barclays Bank
F
F
M
19
25
28
23
14
Islington, Middlesex, England
Beccles, Suffolk, England
Beccles, Suffolk, England
M
M
F
F
F
Wife
Daur
Scholar
Boarder
Clerk
Beccles, Suffolk, England
Beccles, Suffolk, England
St Andrews Ilketshall, Suffolk, England
Whitechapel, Middlesex, England
Rushall, Norfolk, England
U
U
U
U
Solicitors Personal Clerk
Serv
Serv
Housemaid (Domestic Serv)
Nurse (Domestic Serv)
Barclays Bank (Owner) Rix, FS (occupant) House with dwelling 5 bedrooms, 5 sitting rooms (one the kitchen) 4
occupants
1914
1948
1954
1965
Barclays Bank
Barclays Bank (BS George, manager)
Barclays Bank (BS George, manager)
Barclays Bank
Pevsner Norfolk 2
Banks in the mid 19c were becoming major concerns, and felt it no longer practicable or desirable to remain in premises built as
houses.
bars. steep roof, with pantiles. Rendered and painted. Early 19 century canted double bow shop front with dentil cornice continuing
across central entrance, now with vertical glazing bars only. Remains of overhanging 1st floor visible on left side of shop front and over
passageway.
1576 Task NMar 34
1593 NMar 33
1610c Task W1
John Wells, for his house he dwelleth in late Walker
James Wells, for the head house where he dwell sometime Walker late his Father
Marie Wells, tenement late James Wells [folio 49]
2s 2d
Nicholas Pulham, tenement & messuage in New Market sometime Ludlow late Jo Wells [folio 82]
2s 2d
Nicholas Pulham, [Nicholas Pulham hatter was Portreeve in 1646
William Cutlove, tenement late Pulham in New Market
William Cutlove, for a messuage between the messuage of Edmund Nevill, SOUTH [2 Ballygate];
John Nuttall, NORTH [27 New Market];
abutting on the cliff, WEST;
& the Market Place EAST, late of Nicholas Pulham
William Cutlove [linen & wool draper], Portreeve in 1661 & 1670. Resigned from the Corporation
while Surveyor, on account of the Test Act. He died 1687. Will 1687. He became a Feoffee in 1659. He
was one of the foundation members of the Independent Church in Beccles in 1652.
HEARTH TAX
HEARTH TAX
Joseph Cutlove, for tenement in New Market, late Pulham
1s
John Elmy, draper, tenement or messuage in New Market, formerly Ludlow afterwards Wells & since Nick
Pulham
John Elmy was born in 1671; XXIV in 1696; XII in 1706; Portreeve in 1707, 1710 & 1729. He died in
1731
Elizabeth & Bridget Elmy, a tenement late Cutlove before Pulham
Elizabeth & Bridget Elmy, on west side of New Market formerly Cutlove, since their Father, John Elmy
Task 2s 2d
1664 Bec Man Rental 86
1664 Bec Man Sp 50
Rent 1s
1674
1693 Bec Man Rental
William Cutlove
8 hearths
1739 Bec Man Court
Elizabeth & Bridget Elmy, in New Market Place late their Father
Benjamin Fenn, draper, New Market, late Misses Elizabeth & Bridget Elmy formerly their Father’s Benjamin
Fenn was XXIV in 1755, but moved from Beccles in 1759
Benjamin Fenn, woollen & linen draper of Beccles to move to shop in Norwich. Stock & premises at
Beccles for sale.
Benjamin Fenn, woollen & linen draper not to move to Norwich
William Hunter New Market late Mr Fenn & before Mr Elmy
William Hunter was XXIV in 1759; XII in 1763; Portreeve in 1764, 1782 & 1783. He resigned in 1791.
He was made a Feoffee in 1782.
Journeyman to Linen & Wool Draper wanted immediately. Youth properly qualified will be taken as
apprentice upon reasonable terms: William Hunter, Beccles.
Mr Hunter estimates population of Beccles as 2565, an increase of 700 in 40 years.
James Cole, draper, tenement in the New Market formerly Benj Fenn, since Mr Hunter
2s 2d
James Cole, linen draper, messuage on west side of New Market, Elmy, Benj Fenn
James Cole himself
Task 2s 2d
1752 Task F 31
1785 Task H 46
1789 Task C 122
1799 Land Tax
1802 20 February
1821
£2 Land Tax
To Linen & Woollen Drapers. To be sold with possession on Lady Day next, An old established SHOP &
PREMISES (Freehold & Land Tax redeemed) now in the occupation of Mr Cole of Beccles, in which the
The Stock may be taken at valuation at the option of the purchaser. For particulars apply to Mr Cole who
will show the premises. The entire stock is now selling at very reduced prices.
Highly important sale of linen & Woollen drapery etc. William Buck has the honour to appraise the
Public that he has received instructions to submit by auction on Wednesday 20 March & the following
days the STOCK IN TRADE of Mr James Cole, declining business.
Cole of Beccles to sell house, leaving the town
[James Cole was XXIV in 1788; XII in 1794; Portreeve in 1795, 1809 & 1810. He was Churchwarden
in 1792. He was guarantor for £500 of the Poor Law payments from 1807. In 1821 he had to pay £152
on account of the default of the Overseer [see Vestry Minutes].
Eligible Freehold . Land Tax redeemed. to be SOLD with possession at Michaelmas next.
A large freehold premises, in excellent repair, advantageously situated in the Market Place, where an
extensive business has been carried on for many years in the Drapery Line.
The Dwelling consists of a large shop, keeping room, parlour, tea room, kitchen, store room, five chambers,
five attics etc. Detached are a Wool House, two stalled Stable, Wash House, Cellar laundry and a walled-in
kitchen Garden, now in the occupation of Mr James Cole, the proprietor, to whom for further particulars
application is to be made. If by letter, post paid.
All Persons who stand indebted to Mr Cole, are requested to pay the same to him within one month from
the date hereof.
by 1828 James Cole was described in an inenture as “late of Beccles & now of parish of St Stephen,
Norwich, gent.”]
JB Brooks, messuage on west side of New Market, Benjamin Fenn, late James Cole
[JB Brooks was XXIV in 1823. He was an Insurance Agent as well as upholsterer.]
John Brooks, late Cole
James Womak, assistant to Mr Burstal, grocer, New Market, drowned by suicide. Unsettled, young man
aged 23, attached to young woman who broke off relationship.
ADVERTISEMENT: Grayston’s Stores, New Market: High Class Grocery and Provisions. Wines & Spirits
of the Finest Quality. Steward & Patterson’s celebrated Bottled Ales & Stout. Guaranteed Brewed from all
English Malt and Hops. Yachts supplied.
1829 Bec Man Rental
1864
1760
1765
1770
1775
1781
1799
1807
1841
1841 census
1845
1850
1851 CENSUS
A 32
A32
A 32
A 32
A 32
A 32
1851
1855
1860
1861
1865
1870
Benjamin Fenn
Benjamin Fenn
Benjamin Fenn
Benjamin Fenn
Benjamin Fenn
James Cole
James Cole
JB Brooks
William Hunter
William hunter
William Hunter
William Hunter
William Hunter
James Cole
James Cole
JB Brooks
draper
draper
draper
draper
draper
draper
draper
upholsterer
£9
£9
£9
£9
£10-10
£2 Land Tax
£9-6-8
John Brooks
(378)
(389)
50
JB Brooks
Robert Burstal
Upholsterer
JB Brooks
Ho & Outbldgs
£40-10s
15p
Helen RH Burstal
Sarah C Burstal
George Spelman
Eliza Godbold
Maria Snow
JB Brooks
JB Brooks
JB Brooks
JB Brooks d 1875 @ 86
JB Brooks
John B Brooks
M
26
7
20
Robert Burstal
RA Burstal
Robt A Burstal
Robt A Burstal
Robt A Burstal
Beccles, Suffolk
Beccles, Suffolk
20
17
Ditchingham, Norf
Wife
Scholar
journ
Serv
Annuitant
[d 1884 @ 70]
U
U
W
Diss, Norfolk
Shipmeadow, Suff
House servant
Ho, Garden, Outbldgs
(412)
(408)
£35
£35
£43-15s
£43-15
15 perches
15p
15 perches
Robert Burstal
Ho, Garden & Bldgs
(426)
Ho Garden Build
1875
1880
1881
1881 CENSUS
665
666
667
668
669
1885
1890
1895
1896
1899
1904
1906 Survey
1907
1912
1914
1922
1927
1933
1937
1948
1954
1965
1974
JB Brooks
HRH Burstal
Helen Burstal
(417)
(433)
Robt A Burstal
Helen Burstal
Helen Burstal d 1894 @ 70
Ho Garden Buildings
Ho Gdn Build
£35
£35
£35
Mary Ann BROOKS
Catherine J. MOORE
Alfred E. HILL
Harriet LING
HRH Burstal
Hery Woolnough
Wm Hy Owles exors
Henry Owles
Hy Wm Owles exors
Henry Owles
W
86
45
22
16
HRH Burstal
Henry Woolnough
Jethro Drake
Jethro Drake
John Johnson Wood
Walter Leggett
Graystone
Leggett & Co
Grayston & Co
Grayston & Co
Grayston & Co
Grayston & Co
James Grayston
Norfolk, England
Bungay, Suffolk, England
Tuntshall, Norfolk, England
Gisleham, Suffolk, England
Mother
Visitor
Income From Interest Of Money
No Occupation
Servant
Servant
£35
£35
£35
U
U
(477)
(501)
(501)
General Servant Domestic
Ho Gdn Premises
Ho
15p
(628)
shop & dwelling
3 bedrooms, 3 sitting rooms & shop
Owles, HB
Steward & Patterson
grocer
grocer
grocer
grocer
stores
Grayston Stores (Steward & Patterson)
Green & Wright Ltdwine & spirit
J Couling
1965
1638
1644 Beccles Manor Rental
1649 Beccles Manor Rental
1664 Beccles Manor Rental
1653 Beccles Manor Court
William Stannard, for a tenement late Mr Sheffold
John Nutall, late Shelford
John Nutall tenement in New Market West
John Nutall, messuage & Yard west side of New Market, abutting on Puddingmoor westwards, sometime
Mr Shelford,
John Nutall, his tenement in his own & John Wingfield’s, Mrs Smith & Richared Townsend’s use
Rent 9d
Rent 9d
Henry Nutall, to a tenement adjoining [no 25?] in the New Market
Sarah Bell, tenement late Nuthall
Ann Bell, spinster, messuage in New Market, late Nutall, Pulham, late Sarah Bell, her Mother Rent 9d
Ann Turill, infant by John Turrell, her Father, messuage in New Market Place formerly Smith before Pulham
late Ann Bell
John Turrill, brother-in-law of Ann Bell
BANKRUPTS: William Taylor, Beccles, hatter [In the 1810 Poor Rate his number on the New Market list is
45. In a later hand in a different ink: Ed Copeman (see above 1812). He does not appear on the 1807 list]
Edward Copeman, messuage in New Market formerly Unthanks, before Pulham, sometime since Ann Bell,
spinster, late of Ann Turrill
William Gooch, yeoman, messuage in New Market formerly Ann Bell, after Ann Turrill, since Ed Copeman
[after Garnham & Copeman]
SALE of Property, late William Gooch
LOT 12: New Market: Two very convenient Dwelling Houses each having an excellent Front Shop, with
offices at the back, a large Workshop, Gardens, Stable, Coach House, with back carriage way on the Cliff.
One part in the occupation of W. Woodard, hair dresser, the other empty. Rent £32. Land Tax 15s 6d.;
Free Rent to Manor of Rosehall 5d; to the Manor of Beccles 9d
SOLD to Mr Mantripp £485
SHOP Plate GlassWindow smashed by pony backing cart into it. Mr Parkhouse [27 Newmarket]. Cost £7.
ADVERTISEMENT: Samuel Parkhouse, Drapery, reductions. next door to the White Horse.
TO BE LET: Cottage on the Cliff £8, apply owner, Mr Guy or Mr Parkhouse, draper, New Market.
LIME KILN CASE: Pickthall v Pells. Pichkthall had purchased Waveney House in 1880 and lived there
with his family. Nathaniel Pells owner & Arthur Pells, the occupier of two lime kilns, the nearer one was 79
yards from the house, the other 140 yards away.. Pells raised the chimney or cone of the nearer kiln 15ft
after he had bought the house.
Samuel Parkhouse, draper, had lived in Beccles more than 20 years. His premises were much higher than
the cone about 200 yards away [27 New Market]. Prior to the building of the cone there had been no
annoyance from the kiln. After it he was obliged to leave his garden and sometimes shut the windows.
TO BE LET: Cottage & Garden on the Cliff, with entrance from Market Place. Apply Samuel Parkhouse,
draper, Beccles.
Sale: Lot 1: A valuable well-built, brick and slated modern Residential & Business Premises known as
Market House in a commanding situation in the New Market place, Beccles, containing on Ground Floor:
Large Plate Glass Double fronted Shop, 29ft 19ft with Show Room adjoining 14ft x 13ft, and Workroom in
rear, 13ft 6ins x 11ft with spacious Cellar thereunder, a covered Side Way and Paved Yard leading to the
Entrance Hall with staircase and Back Hall, 54ft x 4ft with second staircase: Large Kitchen with Cooking
Range, Scullery with Cooking Range, Copper, Iron Oven, Sink with tap over, and Rain Water Pump; Larder
with meat safe, Paved Back Yard with Coal and Knife House and w.c.
Rent 9d
Rent 9d
1736 Beccles Manor Rental
1757 Beccles Manor Court
1764 Beccles Manor Court
1811
1880
1882
1885
1887
marble Mantlepiece and two windows, seven good Bedrooms (six with Stoves) and front and back
landings. Water and gas are laid on.
The Lot includes a Garden planted with Fruit Trees and Currant Bushes, from which there is a pleasing
view of the Waveney Valley and which is also approached by a way from Puddingmoor over the road on
the Cliff. This Lot has a frontage to the New Market Place of 42 ft or thereabouts, and is let to the War
and outgoings except Water Rate which is paid by occupiers. The purchaser of this Lot will be entitled to
receive such sum (if any) as may be found to be payable under the said Agreement in respect of
dilapidations since 14 day of May 1917.
The large Portable Cooking Range in Kitchen belongs to the Government and is not included in the Sale.
Outgoings: Land Tax as assessed; Free Rent to the Manor of Roos Hall and Ashmans 5d
Free Rent to the Manor of Beccles 9d
[purchased YMCA £900]
SALE of FURNITURE: No 1 The WALK: late Miss MS Crowfoot. To be sold at YMCA Hut
[The hut was already on the Premises in 1921]
1921
1841
1845
1850
1851 CENSUS
A27
A27
A 27
1851
1855
1860
1861
1865
1870
1871
1875
1880
1881
1881 CENSUS
671
672
673
674
675
676
677
678
679
1885
1890
1895
1896
1899
1904
1906 Survey
1907
1912
1914
1922
1927
1933
1948
1950?
1954
1965
1965
1965
1974
William Gooch
William Gooch
William Gooch
(379)
(390)
William Gooch
William Gooch
Ho & Outbldgs
£18
£18
Elizabeth Gooch
Emily Greengrass
William Gooch
William Gooch
William Gooch
Wm Gooch exors
Wm Gooch exors
Wm Gooch exors
William Gooch exors
James Guy
James Guy
James Guy
M
U
67
William Gooch
William Gooch
Alfred Love
AG Love
William W Davy
Wm Davy
Samuel Parkhouse
Shipham, Norfolk
23
£18
£18-5s
£18-5s
House Servant
[d 1857 @ 74]
Beccles
yeoman
Ho & Outbldgs
Ho & Outbldgs
Assistant Overseer
Ho, Shop, Garden, Barn
Ho Shop Garden
Ho Shop Garden
Servant
(413)
(409)
(411)
(428)
£15
£15
£45
£45
(418)
(434)
£45
Sam Parkhouse
Sarah PARKHOUSE
Guy H. PARKHOUSE
Frank PARKHOUSE
Stanley PARKHOUSE
Ellen PEMBERTONU
Emily FLAXMAN
Bessie M. BAKER
Laura ROE
James Guy
Guy, James
Mrs Elizabeth Guy
James Guy
Mrs Elizabeth Guy
James Guy
M
44
10
Beccles, Suffolk, England
5
29
17
35
16
Samuel Parkhouse
Newstead Bros
Jas Clark
Diss, Norfolk, England
Beccles, Suffolk, England
Wife
Son
Scholar
Son
Servant
Servant
8
Beccles, Suffolk, England
Bredfield, Suffolk, England
Weston, Suffolk, England
Mendham, Suffolk, England
F
Drapers Assistant
Drapers Assistant
Cook (Domestic)
Servant
£56
U
U
(478)
(502)
(502)
Ringsfield, Suffolk, England
Ho Gdn Premises
Ho
draper
Ho Gdn Prem
draper
fancy goods
(629)
James Clark
dwelling & shop
£77
Guy, Eliz Mrs, Brentwood
George Davey
George Davey
Albert Gardiner
Red Triangle Club (JM Murray, secretary)
Red Triangle Club (RC Dunt, secretary)
Red Triangle Club
Red Triangle Club (Miss J Lawrence, Hon Sec)
PH Callow
Percy Callow
New Market Restaurant & Snack Bar
Alfred Bareford
Waveney Motors
AJ Ayers
PH Callow
draper
draper
restaurant
1850
1851 CENSUS
A 26
A 26
A 26
A 26
A 26
A 26
A 26
1855
1860
1865
1870
1875
William Gooch
(391)
Richard Hayward
Ho & Outbuildings
£14-10s
Ellen Hayward
Emma Hayward
Charles Hayward
George Hayward
Susan King
Ann Mayes
William Gooch
William Gooch
Wm Gooch exors
Wm Gooch exors
-
M
30
9
5
3
57
Rich Wright
Harriet White
Wm Arnold
Wm Woodward
Gorleston, Suffolk
Beccles, Suffolk
Beccles, Suffolk
Beccles, Suffolk
Weston, Suffolk
21
Wife
Dau
Son
Son
Aunt
Ho & Outbldgs
£18
£12
£12
Scholar
Scholar
W
U
(414)
(411)
(412)
(429)
Weston, Suffolk
John Rodwell
Ho
Ho, Shop, Garden
Ho
£16-5s
1649 Beccles Manor Renta
1664 Beccles Manor Renta
1698 Beccles Manor Court
1700 Beccles Manor Renta
1736 Beccles Manor Renta
1739 Beccles Manor Court
Nicholas Pulham
John Nuttall, late Parker in New Market West
Samuel Shephard, late Nuttall & Pulham in New Market
James Harris, tenement late Sam Shephard in New Market
John Harris, tenement late his Father before Shephard before Pulham
John Harris, Freehold messuage on west side of New Market by death of James Harris, his Father
Rent 1s
Rent 1s
Rent 1s
Rent 1s
Robert Woolner, [saddler] messuage on west side of New Market late John Harris, Shepherd
Sale: Stock in trade of late Robert Woolner, all sorts of saddler’s goods, house & shop in Market. “Very
good place for one of that trade, Beccles being a large town surrounded by gentlemen of Fortune & no
more than one saddler therein. Enquiries Owen Holmes or Abraham Schuldham there.”
[The building probably became The White Horse Inn at this time]
Denny Barker, messuage on west side of New Market formerly Shepherd since John Harris
1763 Norwich Mercury 9 Oct
1764 Beccles Manor Renta
Rent 1s
Sale: White Horse in Market Place to be sold with good stables & outhouses. Water convenient. Right of
commonage. Yearly Rent £18. Enquiries Denny Barker, Beccles
Lost out of the White Horse Stable - a sorrel mare.
Robert Reeve
To be sold at the White Horse in Beccles Market Place House occupied by Joseph Sparshall, druggist and
John Bilby, grocer.
SALE : property of Jeremiah Taylor decsd.
LOT 4. FREEHOLD Messuage White Horse Yard - now in the occupation of Robert Taylor and James
Collins
James Reeve, messuage in New Market on west side, late Robert Reeve, before Denny Barker, Woolner,
Harris
1788
1789
BECCLES RACES 1821: A Main of Cocks will be fought between Norfolk & Suffolk at the White Horse
Inn.
RACES Tuesday 16 July. Stewards: Viscount Dunwich & Sir Edmund Bacon; S Cattermole, clerk.
Chipperfield’s Gardens open; Cocking at White Horse; “All dogs found on the Course will be destroyed.”
[Charles Matthews charged with stealing two sheep, the property of Mr Primett of Beccles was found
guilty. James Bradway indicted for the same offence was acquitted. 3rd of August: “capitally convicted
and received the sentence of death.]
BECCLES RACES: Cocking: [Illustration of?] White Horse, 28 & 29 July. Stewards: Sir C Blois & T Cay.
Chipperfield’s Gardens
BECCLES RACES: Cocking at White Horse: £5 a Battle & £100 the odd Battle. “To be fought in fair silver
spurs”.
Several Cricket Matches
Thomas Primett, butcher, messuage on west side of New Market, the White Horse, late James Reeve,
formerly Denny Barker
ACCIDENT TO HORSE: Horse of Mr Brigham, farmer, of Mutford killed as he was leaving Beccles White
Horse: When he mounted, drunk, boys shouted at him; he couldn’t manage horse, bumped into pony &
gig. The shaft of the gig penetrated the horse near the shoulder.
BECCLES RACES: Annual Main of Cocks: Gents of Suffolk & Norfolk. 2 gns per Battle, 10 gns the odd, at
White Horse.
Annison & Lamb feeder. From the well known goodness of the Cocks great sport is anticipated. Will
commence fighting each evening at 7. Monday, Wednesday am at 10.
Farr & Leman. Richard Farr of Halesworth. messuage on west side of New Market, the White Horse, late
Thomas Primett, before James Reeve
ATTACK by FOOTPADS: Mr A Barber of Rose Hall [Roos Hall] near Beccles robbed near Shipmeadow
1822
1824
Inn at Beccles & Mr Taylor a brazier. Nobbs aimed blow at them.
CRICKET: On Monday last a Match of Cricket was played on Beccles Common between Gents of
Wangford & Beccles, which after spirited play on both sides, terminated in favour of Wangford. The day
being fine there were a large number of spectators. At the conclusion of the Game both parties dined
together at Mr Nobbs at the White Horse & the evening, enlivened by glees, songs etc. closed with
feeligs of mutual satisfaction. The day for a Return Match not yet fixed.
Sale: An Old Established Free Public House in full trade
The White Horse in the centre of the Market Place
This extensive & well arranged Premises comprise a spacious Dining Room 20ft x 15ft 6ins, with Private
Bar attached: two good parlours, one 16ft x 14ft & the other 16ft 6ins x 14ft 6ins; Tea Room, Bar & Kitchen.
9 Sleeping Rooms; wine & ale cellars; a detached Club Room 25ft x 14ft 9ins; compact Brewery with Store
House; two capital brick & tiled Stables, with Granary & Hay Loft, Coachhouses & all requisite
Outbuildings in the occupation of Jonathan Nobbs, a highly respectable yearly tenant, carrying on an
extensive trade. Whole freehold, in substantial repair, an excellent Market House.
Free Rent to the Manor of Beccles: 1s
John Lee Farr
William Lenny, beer brewer, messuage on w. side of New Market, the White Horse, late JL Farr Rent 1s
James Walne, publican, also stone mason, (15 years foreman to a London firm of Smith & Freeman) Marble
& Stone Mason, Market Place. He has purchased stock-in-trade of Mr Charles Nursey (late S Howard’s)
Granite Tombs & Ledgers, York Sinks, Sills, Paving etrc
1843
1844
1857
to firm in London)
New Market Place after being turned out of the White Horse where he had been misconducting himself.
Fined £4 & Costs 10s/6d
Sergt Taylor “Many persons when taken into custody give the Police a great deal of trouble, & have to be
dragged to the Station.”
ODDFELLOWS: Their 10th Anniversary: WE Crowfoot in the Chair at the White Horse, New Market;
James Walne, landlord.
S Walne returns thanks for encouragement of 12 years while she lived at the White Horse - now taken the
Duke’s Head in Ballygate.
CENTENARY OF BELLS: In the Belfry of the Tower hangs a Board on which is inscribed “Robert
Margorem, Churchwarden took down the old peal of eight Bells, and put up this new peal of ten Bells on
July 6th, 1762.”
The Bells rang for Salamanca, Corunna, Waterloo and sounded the praise of Nelson of the Nile, the Peace
of 1855. Muffled peals for the Funeral of the Duke of Wellington, of the Mother of our beloved Queen and
so recently of Albert the Good.
Dinner at the White Horse Inn.
TO BE LET: White Horse Inn: Free Public House for a term of years. The furniture may be taken at
valuation if required.
ODDFELLOWS Anniversary: 170 of Bretheren & Friends in Assembly Room for Dinner provided by Jonas
James of White Horse. 342,953 Members in Country - gave money to Irish Famine & the present
Lancashire Distress. Money disbursed in Beccles for sick pay & funeral levies £146. Finished Meeting at
12.30 am.
MARRIAGE of Marianne, eldest daughter of John Garrod, Esq. of the Grove to Rev Charles Shickle, BA of
Bath - dejeuner supplied by Mr Shore of the White Lion, Smallgate. Tiumphal Arch built by employees of
the Tannery near Houses of both Brothers. Messrs Garrod’s workmen, about 40, entertained to capital
dinner at the White Horse, New Market in the afternoon.
BECCLES RINGERS: Anniversary: joined from Yarmouth, Bungay, Fressingfield, Halesworth, Norwich,
Aylsham & Loddon. Several peals rung. Three o’clock Dinner at the White Horse, New Market.
Good General Servant wanted, not younger than 24. Mrs Poll, White Horse
Anniversary of Beccles Company of Ringers. Dinner at the White Horse. Rector Presided. Mayor present.
A company of thirty including other towns. Capital Dinner by Jonas James.
Rector: He had non sympathy with the extraordinary developments of ritual which had attracted so much
1862
1873
which practically reduced the position of Church & of Churchmen to that of one of the Christian Sects.
He would wait until he got the Curate he wanted, he was not in a hurry.
He said he was passionately fond of music & hoped they would have harmonious music within the
Church.
Mr Stimpson said the social position of Ringers had much improved & people did not now, as formerly,
become bellringers that they might have frequent opportunities to get drunk.
WHITE HORSE: Licence to Tom Tandy of Lowestoft.
SALE: Lot 1: New Market: The White Horse. Late W Lenny.
Ground Floor: Large Market Room, Bar, Kitchen with small room partitioned off, Wash-house, Pantry,
excellent Cellars & convenient Offices.
1st Floor: 5 bedrooms, one of which is used as a Sitting Room; 2nd Floor: 4 Bedrooms.
Adjoining: comfortable Cottage: Sitting Room, Wash-house, 2 Bedrooms, Attic.
Spacious Yard: Coach House, large Cart Shed, 6 stalled Stable with loft & granary over, Loose Box, a
second Stable containing 3 stalls with large Loose Box & pump.
ALSO excellent Double Cottage overlooking Waveney, each containing 2 Sitting Rooms & 2 Bedrooms.
Valuable Garden well adapted for building purposes. Extends from New Market to Puddingmoor.
Occupied by Messrs Steward, Patteson, Finch & Co, Brewers, Norwich.
WHITE HORSE INN, New Market is in course of being almost entirely rebuilt
LICENCE: White Horse temporarily transferred to Mr C Bumstead, who removes from Britannia Shades.
TOWN COUNCIL: 1.) The Hoarding at the White Horse has been removed.
CHURCH BELLS: The two cracked bells, - fifth & eighth - having been recast, the opening ceremony took
place on Boxing Day, when ringers assembled from Ipswich, Norwich, Yarmouth, Aylsham, Redenhall,
Alburgh, Mendham and neighbourhood - about 60 in all. Touches of Bob Royal, Grandsire Caters, and
Treble Bob were rung by several companies throughout the day, and the tone of the new bells was
generally commended, harmonizing well with the other eight, and making a grand old peal. Dinner was
provided at the White Horse and served up in first rate style by Host C Bumstead. We may state that the
contract was carried out by Messrs Warner, bell-founders, London.
RAILWAY UNION meeting at White Horse, addressed by General Secretary. Said 252,000 railwaymen
worked 13 hours a day, 160,000 for 14 hours, 58,000 for 16 hours, 28,000 for 17 hours and 26,000 for 18
hours a day.
LICENCES: 1) White Horse to William Beckett
ACCIDENT: James Beales, bill poster, meets with a serious accident when descending the hill from White
Horse yard to Puddingmoor, fracturing his left arm.
POLICE COURT: All the Alehouse licences were renewed & the “music & singing” licences at the
Cambridge Stores of Mr G Alllgay & the White Horse of Mr H Howes. In the District there are 31 “full
licences”, 10 for the sale of beer, wine or sweets, 5 for sale off the premises only, including 4 by grocers.
The population of the District 9111, one licence to 222 of population. Therevwre 15 convictions for
drunkenness last year.
LICENCE: Mr Maurice Woolner to take over the White Horse from Mr W Hall
LICENCE TRANSFER: White Horse from W Hall to Maurice Woolnough.
WHITE HORSE INN, New Market. Maurice Woolnough guilty of serving drinks out of hours. £1 Fine
POLICE COURT: Maurice Woolnough of the White Horse guilty of serving drinks after hours. £2.
SALE OF FURNITURE: New Market: White Horse Inn. Mr LM Woolnough (who declines the business)
LICENCES: The White Horse, New Market, to George Sharman.
1888
1889
1889
1889
1889
1902
1914
1917
1917
1917
1918
1832
1841
1845
1850
1851
1851 CENSUS
A 24
Farr & Leman
William Lenny
William Lenny
William Lenny
Jonathan Nobbs
Jonathon Nobbs
Philip Westrup
George Walne
George Walne
(381)
(392)
Ho & outbuildings
White Swan {Horse] Inn
£31-10s
£22-10
£22-10
A 24
A 24
A 24
A 24
1855
1858
1860
1861
1865
1870
1871
1875
1880
1881
1881 CENSUS
681
682
683
1882
1885
1890
1892
1895
1896
1899
1904
1906 Survey Youngman Preston
Harriet Walne
Maria Woolnough
Abraham Brown
Mary Ann Beane
William Lenny
William Lenny
William Lenny
William Lenny
William Lenny
William Lenny
William Lenny
William Lenny
William Lenny
U
M
U
U
(415)
66
Sarah Walne
James Walne
James M Walne
James Walne
Jonas James
Jonas James
Jonas James
Jonas James
Jonas Radford
Jonas Radford
29
Pulham Mkt, Norf
63
20
St Andrews, Suff
Nurse
Ostler
Serv
£21-15s
Sotherton, Suffolk
Beccles, Suffolk
White Horse Inn
Waiter
(412)
White Horse
White Horse
White Horse & Bldgs
White Horse
£21-9
£26
£26
£26
(413)
(431)
(420)
(436)
£26
NMar
NMar
William Lenny
Youngman & Preston (503)
Youngman & Preston
Youngman & Preston
Youngman & Preston
Youngman & Preston
Annie RADFORD
Emma BARBER
M
32
25
Fakenham, Norfolk, England
Essex, England
Wife
Servant
Tom Tandy
Tom Tandy
Charles Bumstead Alfred Day
Alfred Day
William Beckett
William Beckett
William Beckett
Henry Howes
(480)
£40
(630)
White House & Prem
public house & dwelling
Howes, Henry
1912
1914
1922
1927
1933
1937
1948
1954
1965
1974
2001
E Lacon
William Hall
William Hall
Herbert Rodwell
Herbert Rodwell
Herbert Rodwell
William Tooke
William Tooke
William Tooke
White Horse Inn
White Horse Inn
White Horse Inn
1855
1860
1865
1870
1974
2001
William Lenny
William Lenny
William Lenny
William Lenny
(416)
(413)
(414)
(432)
Charles Cameron
Fredk Howlett
void
void
Waveney Centre
Waveney Centre
Ho & Shop
Ho & Shop
Ho
Ho
£5
£5
£10
1870
1875
1880
Wiliam Lenny
William Lenny
William Lenny
(435)
(421)
(437)
/
Jonas James
Jonas Radford
Workshops & Stables
Stables
Stables
£5
£5
1880
1881 CENSUS
Lenny, William
(438)
Linder, Charlotte
Ho
£5
Rebecca LINDER
U
44
686
687
688
1885
1890 etc /
20
11
23
James Boggis
Barsham, Suffolk, England
Beccles, Suffolk, England
Barsham, Suffolk, England
Daur
Daur
Boarder ((Lodger))
£5
Printers Machine Girl
Scholar
Ellen LINDER
Albert SPALDING
William Lenny
U
U
(481)
F
M
ALSO excellent Double Cottage overlooking Waveney, each containing 2 Sitting Rooms & 2 Bedrooms.
Valuable Garden well adapted for building purposes. Extends from New Market to Puddingmoor.
Occupied by Messrs Steward, Patteson, Finch & Co, Brewers, Norwich.
1860
1865
1870
1875
1880
1881 CENSUS
689
690
691
692
1885
1890
1895
1899
William Lenny
William Lenny
William Lenny
William Lenny
Lenny, William
(415)
(416)
(433)
(423)
(439)
Frederick Larke
Frederick Larke
Frederick Larke
Frederick Larke
Frederick Larke
Ho
Ho & Workshop
Ho
Ho
Ho
£4-15s
£5
£5
£5
£5
Frederick LARKE
Elenor LARKE
Charlotte LARKE
William Lenny
Youngman & Preston
Youngman & Preston
Youngman & Preston
M
M
U
(482)
51
48
Frederick Larke
Frederick Larke
Frederick Larke d 1898 @ 68
Robert Ling
F
18
Kirby Cane, Norfolk, England
F
Beccles, Suffolk, England
Ho
Ho near NMkt
Ho
Ho near NMkt
£5-10s
£5-10s
£5-10s
(505)
(631)
ALSO excellent Double Cottage overlooking Waveney, each containing 2 Sitting Rooms & 2 Bedrooms.
Valuable Garden well adapted for building purposes. Extends from New Market to Puddingmoor.
Occupied by Messrs Steward, Patteson, Finch & Co, Brewers, Norwich.
1860
1865
1870
1875
1880
1881 CENSUS
693
694
695
705
706
William Lenny
William Lenny
William Lenny
William Lenny
William Lenny
(416)
(417)
(434)
(424)
(440)
Robert Blake
Benj Cagill
Benj Cargill
Benj Caqgill
Benj Cagill
Ho
Ho
Ho
Ho
Ho
£4-15s
£5
£5
£5
£5
NMar
NMar
NMar
NMar
George WARNER
Elvira WARNER
Dwelling:
40
F
South Cove, Suffolk, England
Wife
Charwoman
New Market behind 31?
William Lenny
Youngman & Preston (506)
Youngman & Preston (506)
Youngman & Preston
George Warner
George Warner
George Martin
George Martin
Ho
Ho near NMkt
Ho
Ho near NMkt
1890
1895
1899
£5-10s
£5-10s
£5-10s
Thomas Downing for his house that he do dwell in late Mr Rede
[in margin: Nicholas Lockington Jun]
Task 3s 0d
1600.1
1615c
Robert Morful
Lockington, gent his father [folio 63]
1671 Survey
INDENTURE, 3 February, between John Page of Kirby Kane (gent) & Prudence his wife AND Ann Welton
(widow of William Welton, notary public deceased) [she was the grand-daughter of Nicholas Lockington]
AND Philip Strowger alias Strolger of North Burlingham (yeoman) & Dorothy his wife AND John Bishop of
Hamblington (husbandman) & Katherine his wife, grandchild of William Strowger, late of Beccles
(linenweaver) of FIRST PART
Leah Murdoch, widow, relic of George Murdoch, late of Beccles (tallowchandler) SECOND PART
William Boyce of Beccles (linen draper) THIRD PART
John Farrow of Beccles (cordwainer) & Mary his wife FOURTH PART
Nicholas Dodson of Beccles (barber) FIFTH PART
William Lacy of Beccles (mason) SIXTH PART
ALL THAT Messuage or Tenement, stable, yards, garden, orchards, grounds, easements, ways, waters etc
BETWEEN the Messuage in times past of Humphrey Brewster, Esq., [Newmarket 33] since of David Le
Grice NORTH
The Tenement and grounds of John Nutall [Newmarket 29] SOUTH
Newmarket EAST
Puddingmoor WEST
1677
William Boyce for a tenement in the New Market late William Welton vid Nicholas Lockington Jnr [folio
263]
John Nuttall, for a messuage in the New Market, late Wright, late Gosling since Shelford
Rent 10d
Rent 6d
1749
1749
1757
1761
1786
1814
INDENTURE, 19 June, James Smith, by will of John Schuldham the devisee of ONE PART
William Leman of the OTHER PART
ALL THAT Messuage with Stables, outhouses, yards & garden
BETWEEN the Messuage & yards of John Harrison [Harris?] {Nemmarket 29] on the SOUTH
The Messuage, yards etc, late of Benjamin Legrice [Newmarket 33] NORTH
The Newmarket Place of Beccles EAST
Now or formerly in the occupation of James Sewell & now of William Martin
Robert Arthers of Gillingham, Clerk, purchased mess in New Market (now, 1849, occupied by Stacy)
Mrs Ann Bell, late Nuthall for a house ye upper end of New Market
John Allcock, messuage in New Market formerly Nuthall (later Ed Copeman)
Edward Copeman, gardener, messuage in Market Place now in his own occupation, late John Allcock
Rent 6d
RETIRING: Mr Primrose’s Debtors: All Persons standing indebted to Mr Robert Primrose of Beccles,
Chemist & Druggist, are respectfully requested to pay the amount of their debts to him immediately as he
has declined business.
Chemicals, Patenement Medicines, select articles of Perfumery, Wax, Spermaceti & London mould Candles,
Fish Sauces, Spices, Pickles, etc. Physicians’ Prescriptions accurately dispensed. A general assortment of
Horse Medicines
[It seems that Primrose had been occupant of these premises since 1804, but did not own them. He sold the
business to Thomas Norton in 1818, who ran his business from there until he bought 11 New Market in
1820 and vacated these premises. Cuddon probably lived at theback of the premises.]
William Singleton, brazier, messuage in New Market, formerly John Allcock, late Edward Copeman (later
William Gooch 1823)
To Braziers and Tinmen: To be SOLD with immediate possession.
A good DWELLING HOUSE, SHOP & Premises in the above line, where an extensive trade is carried on,
situated at the upper end of the Market Place.
The stock which is fresh and good to be taken at a fair valuation. Apply to Mr Singleton, the proprietor. If
by letter, post paid.
SALE by George Crowe on Tuesdy 17 and four following days, on the premises of Mr William Singleton of
Beccles, brazier, who is changing his residence.
All the furniture and stock in trade as will appear in catalogues to be had in due time before the sale at the
principal Inns in the town and neighbourhood, on the premises and at the Auctioneers, Beccles.
William Gooch, yeoman, messuage in New Market late William Singleton before Copeman, formerly
SALE of Property, late William Gooch
LOT 9: New Market: Dwelling House with large Draper’s Shop & convenient offices, Yard, Garden, Stable
& Coach House, with back carriage way on the cliff. For many years in the occupation of Mr George
Stacey & now of Mr Parkhouse.
SOLD: Mr Mantripp £335
ALSO:
LOT 10: New Market: two excellent brick & tile Cottages adjoining Lot 9, one in the occupation of William
Goodings, the other empty. Rent £8 - 10s
SOLD Mr Mantripp £70
ALSO:
LOT 11: New Market: A commodious Cottage opposite Lot 10 with Garden at the West End, now in the
occupation of John Oxborough Rent £7. Free Rent to Beccles 2d
SOLD Mr Mantripp £70
Sale: late Mrs Guy of Brentwood
LOT 2 Brick & Tiled Messuage, known as The Red House, Comprising A Double Fronted Shop, about 31ft
x 18ft, with Cellar under; Dining Room, 18ft x 9ft 9ins with two windows, and Kitchen with Hob Stove.
On the first floor are Drawing Room, 19ft 3 ins x 18ft 3ins with two Windows, Slow Combustion Stove,
Tiled Hearth and two Cupboards. Five Bedrooms with numerous cupboards.
On the Second Floor, three Large Bedrooms and Box Room.
A Paved Yard leading to the Scullery, with Cooking Range, Sink with tap over, Coal House and w.c.
ALSO
Two Brick and Tiled Cottages adjoining, each having two Living and Three Bedrooms. [Access to these
cottages was through the opening on the north side under no 33 New Market]
This lot is subject to a lease at £63 a year to the late Mr Maurice Wm Sparling, which expires on 25
December 1918
[withdrawn £425]
The property also comprised: Lot 3:
LOT 3 A detached Brick & Tiled Cottage adjoining and on the north side of Lot 2 and having Three Living
& three Bedrooms with a Brick and Tiled Shed, and pleasant and productive Garden adjoining, now and for
many years past occupied by Henry Shiplee at the yearly rent of £8-10s, payable weekly. [This cottage is
behind No 33 New Market]
[purchased H Shiplee £70]
Also Lot 4:
LOT 4: Three Capital Cottages being nos 1, 2, and 3a on the Cliff in Puddingmoor, each having a Sitting
Room, Kitchen and two bedrooms; also the Yard adjoining on the east side with water tap and w.c. and a
1918
cottages are in the respective occupations of J Sturman, F Markwell, and G Marshall as weekly tenants at
the Annual aggregate Rent of £23-8s
[Purchased L Beard, £170]
SALE by Private Treaty Mrs Guy of Brentwood: 31 New Market, The Red House, The SHOP, the
DWELLING HOUSE and 2 COTTAGES
[purchased by Mrs MJ Knights £600]
SALE by Private Treaty Mrs M Knights, Farnham. The RED HOUSE, New Market, with the two adjoining
COTTAGES.
[purchased Patrick £650]
1920
1922
1576
1593
1845
1850
Thomas Downing
Thomas Downing
Wiliam Gooch
William Gooch
Thomas Downing
Thomas Downing
George Stacey
George Stacey
(382)
(405)
Ho
£21
A 23
A 23
A 23
A 23
A 23
A 23
1851
1855
1860
1861
1865
1870
1871
1875
1880
1881
1881 CENSUS
697
1885
1890
1895
1896
1899
1904
1906 Survey
1907
1912
1914
1922
1927
1933
1937
1948
1954
1965
1974
2001
Martha Stacey
Mary Balls
Rosa Balls
Ellen Butcher
Susan Cann
William Gooch exors
William Gooch
William Gooch
William Gooch exors
Wm Gooch exors
Wm Gooch exors
William Gooch exors
Alfred Wiseman
Alfred Wiseman
Alf Wiseman
M
U
U
U
U
35
George Stacey
George Stacey
George Stacey
George Stacey
Samuel Parkhouse
Samuel Parkhouse
Robert Francis
Wright, William
William Wright
North Walsham, Norf
20
17
19
20
George Stacey
Wife
Assistant
Assistant
Assisant
Serv
Harleston, Norfolk
Denton, Norfolk
Pulham Mkt, Norf
Assistant
Assistant
House Servant
£26-5s
£26-5s
£26- 5
£30
£30
£30
£30
£30
£30
Ho
Ho
draper
Ho
Ho
draper
Ho
Ho & Shops
tailor
(427)
(428)
(447)
(437)
(460)
Alf Wiseman
Alf Wiseman
Mrs Elizabeth Guy
Elizabeth Guy
Mrs Elizabeth Guy
Elizabeth Guy
(497)
(520)
(520)
William H Wright
Maurice Sparling
Maurice Spurling
William Sparling
William Spaling
William Sparling
Sparling, W
Morris Sparling
Morris Sparling
Morris Sparling
Employment Exchange
Patrick’s Clothing Store
dwelling & shop
£42
£42
Ho & Shop
Ho & Shop
outfitter
Ho & Shop
outfitter
£30
£30
(646)
RW Campbell
clothier & boot maker
clothier
clothier
Norths (Beccles)
Norths
Coes
Coes
Sydney North
Sydney North
outfitters
outfitter
man’s shop
man’s shop
gents outfitter
clothier
1965
1974
ML Sale
LOT 11: New Market: A commodious Cottage opposite Lot 10 with Garden at the West End, now in the
occupation of John Oxborough Rent £7. Free Rent to Beccles 2d
SOLD Mr Mantripp £70
Sale: late Mrs Guy of Brentwood
LOT 3 A detached Brick & Tiled Cottage adjoining and on the north side of Lot 2 and having Three Living
& three Bedrooms with a Brick and Tiled Shed, and pleasant and productive Garden adjoining, now and for
many years past occupied by Henry Shiplee at the yearly rent of £8-10s, payable weekly. [This cottage is
behind No 33 New Market]
[purchased H Shiplee £70]
1918
1850
1851 CENSUS
A20
A20
A20
A20
A20
A20
1855
1860
1865
1870
1875
1880
1881 CENSUS
698
701
702
703
704
1885
Henry Shiplee & Maria Oxborough appear to have exchanged houses
1890
1895
1899
BW Collins
(406)
BW Collins
Ho
£7
Elizabeth Collins
Mary Collins
Edward Colins
Robert Collins
Samuel Collins
BW Collins Gooderham, John
William Gooch
Wm Gooch exors
Wm Gooch exors
Alfred Wiseman
James Guy
M
U
53
14
12
8
BW Collins Titus Field
William Last
Joseph Woolnough
Joseph Woolner sen
John Oxborough
John Oxborough
Wrentham, Suffolk
19
Beccles, Suffolk
Beccles, Suffolk
Beccles, Suffolk
Wife
Son
Son
Son
Beccles, Suffolk
Ho
Ho
Ho
Ho
Ho
Ho
Scholar
£8-15s
£8-15s
£8-10s
£8
£8
£8
(429)
(448)
(438)
(457)
NMar
NMar
NMar
NMar
James Guy
John OXBOROUGH
Harry OXBOROUGH
Edward HINDES
Edith HINDES
(499)
U
20
5
3
M
M
F
Ho
Beccles, Suffolk, England
Beccles, Suffolk, England
Beccles, Suffolk, England
Son
Son In Law
Daughter In Law
Cordwainer Journeyman
Scholar
John Oxborough
Mrs Elizabeth Guy
Mrs Elizabeth Guy
(522)
(647)
Henry Shiplee
Henry Shiplee
Ho near NMkt
Ho near NMkt
£8
£8
LOT 10: New Market: two excellent brick & tile Cottages adjoining Lot 9, one in the occupation of
Goodings [This one], the other empty. Rent £8 - 10s
SOLD Mr Mantripp £70
Sale: late Mrs Guy of Brentwood
Two Brick and Tiled Cottages adjoining, each having two Living and Three Bedrooms. [Access to these
cottages was through the opening on the north side under no 33 New Market]
This lot is subject to a lease at £63 a year to the late Mr Maurice Wm Sparling, which expires on 25
December 1918
[withdrawn £425]
1918
1850
1851 CENSUS
A22
A22
A22
Wiliam Gooch
(407)
Wm Buck
Ho
£2-15s
Jane Buck
Edward Buck
M
29
8
Beccles, Suffolk
Beccles, Suffolk
Wife
Son
A22
A22
1855
1860
1865
1870
1875
1880
1881 CENSUS
715
716
717
718
719
720
721
1885
Henry Shiplee & Maria Oxborough appear to have exchanged houses
1890
1895
1899
Richard Buck
Alfred Buck
William Gooch
William Gooch
Wm Gooch exors
Wm Gooch exors
Alfred Wiseman
James Guy
2
1 mth
William Last
William Gooding
William Goodwin
William Goodwin
George Block
Henry Shiplee
Beccles, Suffolk
Beccles, Suffolk
Son
Son
Ho
Ho
Ho
Ho
Ho
Ho
Scholar
(434)
(429)
(430)
(449)
(439)
(458)
£4
£4-10s
£4-10s
£4-10s
£4-10s
Henry SHIPLEE
Jemima SHIPLEE
Alice SHIPLEE
Ellen SHIPLEE
Rosa SHIPLEE
Harry SHIPLEE
James Guy
M
M
30
28
F
F
F
M
Henry Shiplee
M
F
Beccles, Suffolk, England
Beccles, Suffolk, England
Beccles, Suffolk, England
Beccles, Suffolk, England
North Cove, Suffolk, England
Wife
Scholar
Scholar
3
1
Daur
Daur
(500)
Mrs Elizabeth Guy
Mrs Elizabeth Guy
(523)
(649)
Stephen Oxborough
Stephen Oxborough
Ho near NMkt
Ho near NMkt
£4-10s
£4-10s
LOT 10: New Market: two excellent brick & tile Cottages adjoining Lot 9, one in the occupation of William
Goodings, the other empty [This one]. Rent £8 - 10s
SOLD Mr Mantripp £70
Sale: late Mrs Guy of Brentwood
Two Brick and Tiled Cottages adjoining, each having two Living and Three Bedrooms. [Access to these
cottages was through the opening on the north side under no 33 New Market]
This lot is subject to a lease at £63 a year to the late Mr Maurice Wm Sparling, which expires on 25
December 1918
[withdrawn £425]
1918
1850
1851 CENSUS
A21
A21
1855
1860
1865
1870
1875
1880
William Gooch
(408)
Maria Fennesy
Ho
£2-15s
Maria Fennesy
William Gooch
Wiliam Gooch
Wm Gooch exors
Wm Gooch exrs
Alfred Wiseman
James Guy
U
(435)
(430)
(431)
(450)
(440)
(459)
Sarah Rowe Blanch
James Blanch
James Blanch
James Blanch
Robert Briggs
Robert Briggs
17
Beccles, Suffolk
Dau
£4
£4
£4-10s
£4-10s
£4-10s
£4-10s
Ho
Ho
Ho
Ho
Ho
708
709
710
711
712
713
714
1885
1890
1895
1899
Robert BRIGGS
Anne BRIGGS
James BRIGGS
Robert W. BRIGGS
Ellen A. BRIGGS
Jemima BRIGGS
William GARNHAMU
James Guy
James Guy
Mrs Elizabeth Guy
Mrs Elizabeth Guy
M
M
U
U
51
50
11
7
28
Robert Briggs
Frederick Rouse
Frederick Rouse
Robert Spall
F
18
15
F
F
M
Buxton, Norfolk, England
M
M
Norwich, Norfolk, England
Beccles, Suffolk, England
Toft Monk, Norfolk, England
Charwoman
Son
Son
Scholar
Scholar
Coachman Domestic Serv
Norwich, Norfolk, England
Norwich, Norfolk, England
Book Binders Apprentice
Daur
Boarder
£4-10s
£4-10s
£4-10s
£4-10s
(504)
(524)
(650)
Ho near NMkt
Ho
Ho
LOT 4: Three Capital Cottages being nos 1, 2, and 3a on the Cliff in Puddingmoor, each having a Sitting
Room, Kitchen and two bedrooms; also the Yard adjoining on the east side with water tap and w.c. and a
useful plot of Garden Ground on the west at the foot of the Cliff, containing about six perches. The above
cottages are in the respective occupations of J Sturman, F Markwell, and G Marshall as weekly tenants at
the Annual aggregate Rent of £23-8s
[Purchased L Beard, £170]
722
1880
1881 CENSUS
723
724
725
1885
1890
1895
1899
James Guy
(1428)
Linder, George
Jane LINDER
Florence SUMMONS
James Guy
James Guy
Mrs Elzabeth Guy
Mrs Elizabeth Guy
M
29
8
Robert Starland
Wm H Spore
Wm H Spore
Wm Smith
F
F
Shadingfield, Suffolk, England
Henstead, Suffolk, England
Wife
Daur
(504)
(525)
(525)
(651)
Ho on Cliff
Ho on Cliff
£6-10s
£6-10s
Ho on Cliff
LOT 4: Three Capital Cottages being nos 1, 2, and 3a on the Cliff in Puddingmoor, each having a Sitting
Room, Kitchen and two bedrooms; also the Yard adjoining on the east side with water tap and w.c. and a
useful plot of Garden Ground on the west at the foot of the Cliff, containing about six perches. The above
cottages are in the respective occupations of J Sturman, F Markwell, and G Marshall as weekly tenants at
the Annual aggregate Rent of £23-8s
[Purchased L Beard, £170]
726
727
NMar
NMar
Dwelling:
John F. CLARKE
Journeyman
Anna CLARKE
John F. CLARKE
Arthur CLARKE
Frank L. CLARKE
(502)
(526)
(526)
(652)
Eleanor Larke was the widow of Frederick Larke & after his death moved house frm 29b New Market. Her daughter
Charlotte married Austin Bates in 1889, but they moved away from New Market 31h next door! She d 1906 @ 74.
New Market Cliff
729
730
731
1885
1890
1895
1899
NMar
NMar
NMar
James Guy
James Guy
Mrs Elizabeth Guy
Mrs Elizabet Guy
13
7
10 m
M
M
M
Ho on Cliff
Ho on Cliff
Ho on Cliff
Ho on Cliff
Beccles, Suffolk, England
Beccles, Suffolk, England
Beccles, Suffolk, England
Son
Son
Scholar
Scholar
Robert Starland
Laban Farman
Laban Farman
Eleanor Larke
£6-10s
£6-10s
£6-10s
LOT 4: Three Capital Cottages being nos 1, 2, and 3a on the Cliff in Puddingmoor, each having a Sitting
Room, Kitchen and two bedrooms; also the Yard adjoining on the east side with water tap and w.c. and a
useful plot of Garden Ground on the west at the foot of the Cliff, containing about six perches. The above
cottages are in the respective occupations of J Sturman, F Markwell, and G Marshall as weekly tenants at
the Annual aggregate Rent of £23-8s
[Purchased L Beard, £170]
732
733
NMar
NMar
Dwelling:
William BROWN
Railway
New Market Cliff
735
1885
1890
1895
1899
NMar
James Guy
James Guy
Mrs Elizabeth Guy
Mrs Elizabeth Guy
William J. BROWN
(503)
(527)
(527)
(653)
1
M
Ho on Cliff
Ho on Cliff
Ho on Cliff
Ho on Cliff
Beccles, Suffolk, England
Son
William Youell
James Wann
Austin Bates
Austin Bates Robt Girling
£6-10s
£6-10s
£6-10s
wood cornice. 2 octagonal flues on square base. Modern shop front. Half timbered on south elevation.
1576 Task NMar 2
Thomas Downyng for his house that he dwelleth in late Mr John Rede before William Rede
Thomas Downing for his house that he do dwell in late Mr Rede [in margin: Nicholas Lockington Jun]
1600.1
1615c Task L 10
Robert Morful
Humphrey Brewster
Lockington late Humphrey Brewster vid Nicholas Lockington [folio 227]
David Le Grice for part of tenement late Lockington in New Market west
Easter Le Grice, widow, for tenement in New Market sometime Humphrey Brewster late David Le Grice vid
David Le Grice [folio 259]
Benjamin Le Grice for a tenement sometime Lockington
7d
Benjamin Le Gris for part of a tenement late Lockington
7d
Le Grys Browne for tenement late Benj Le Grys formerly Lockington
1676 Task
1760.1 Meen
1788 Beccles Manor Court
7d
[He retained 2d worth of premises until 1830]
Grice Brown
5d
To be sold with immediate possession: A very desirable freehold Dwelling House and shop, now in the
possession of Mr G Winn, the proprietor of whom prices and further particulars may be had. The premises
are well adapted for business, or for a private family.
George Taylor, brazier, Mess and premises on west side of New Market in his occupation late George
Winn and John Cuddon.
5d
BW Collins, cooper, tenement near the New Market late John Cuddon before Meen
2d
SALE: 4 May 1860, by George Fenn at the King’s Head.
Ground Floor: Spacious Shop Fron, Sitting Room, Private Entrance, Workshop, Back Kitchen, Pantry,
Store Room & Closets
First Floor: Large Sitting Room fronting the Market Place, two Bedrooms & closets
Second Floor: Two large Attics
Basement: dry and commodious cellar.
Right of taking and drawing water from the well in the Yard at the back of the said Messuage. There is also
a right of Way through the passage at the south end of the house into and from the Market Place.
The Premises are in the occupation of Mr George Taylor, brazier.
Land Tax 13s 6d; Free Rent to the Manor of Roos Hall & Ashmans 1s 3d Free Rent to the Manor of
Mr Thomas Pert, plumber, glazier & painter has moved his business two doors from his former residence to
premises late in the occupation of Mr Taylor.
1576
1593
1841
1845
1850
1851 CENSUS
A 19
A 19
A 19
A 19
1851
1855
1860
1861
1865
1870
1871
1875
1880
1881
1881 CENSUS
Thomas Downing
Thomas Downing
George Taylor
George Taylor
George Taylor
Thomas Downing
Thomas Downing
George Taylor
George Taylor
George Taylor
(386)
(409)
Ho
£15-15s
£15-15s
Mary Ann Tay;or
Robert Taylor
Kezia Aldridge
George Taylor
George Taylor
George Taylor
George Taylor
Henry Kerrison
HJ Kerrison
HJ Kerrison
HJ Kerrison
HJ Kerrison
HJ Kerrison
U
U
U
George Taylor
George Taylor
Geoge Taylor
George Taylor
Thomas Pert
Thomas Pert
Thomas Pert
Thomas Pert
William Wright
William Wright
51
45
19
Beccles, Suffolk
Beccles, Suffolk
Barsham, Suffolk
Sister
Brother
House Keeper
Visitor
House Servant
£15
£21
£21
£21
£16
£16
£16
£16
£16
Ho
Ho
Ho
Ho
decorator
Ho & Workshop
Ho & Shop
tailor
(436)
(431)
(432)
(451)
(441)
(460)
1890
1895
1896
1904
1906 Survey
1907
1912
1914
1922
1927
1933
1937
1948
1954
1965
1974
William Haverson
Wm Haverson Jas Underwood (521)
Jas Underwood
(521)
William Haverson
Ho & Shop
Ho & Shop
Ho & Shop
grocer
dwelling & shop
grocer
grocer
grocer
grocer
provision merchant
seedsman & miller
corn dealer
corn dealer
corn dealers
seedsmen
£16
£16
Wm Haverson
Richard Sharp
William Haverson
Richard Sharp
Richard Sharp
Richard Sharp
Albert Jordan
Arthur Forder
William Bartram
William Bartram
William Bartram
W Bartram Ltd
W Bartram Ltd
No 35
wood cornice. 2 octagonal flues on square base. Modern shop front. Half timbered on south elevation.
1576 Task NMar 2
1593 Task NMar 3
1600.1
1615c Task L 10
Thomas Downyng, for his house that he dwelleth in, late Mr John Rede
before William Rede
Thomas Downing for his house that he do dwell in, late Mr Rede
[in margin: Nicholas Lockington Jun]
Task 3s 0d
Robert Morful
after Nicholas Lockington, gent, his father [folio 63]
[Nicholas Lockington, gent was a highly successful lawyer. Details of his will of 1623 are given in “Old
Beccles” page 15, edited by Nesta Evans, 1991. This building had already been given by Father John
Lockington to son John Lockington before the will was written. It is described (along with number 33)
Humphrey Brewster 1602-67 was a member of the Brewster family of Wrentham Hall, who had built the Hall in the 16th
Atkins whose father was an Alderman of Norwich. The family was Puritan in persuasion and supporters
of Parliament against King Charles I during the Civil War. Humphrey was a Colonel in the
Parliamentary army. He is mentioned a couple of times in the Feoffees Accounts: first in 1651 at the time
of the Battle of Worcester when a soldier from the Town’s Army at Beccles was sent to Yarmouth. The
second mention was in 1659 when John Dade, a Royalist was Collector of the Feoffees:
“Item: Spent upon a Saturday at Farrow’s [at the White Lion, then 15-19 New Market] when Mr
Brewster and the soldiers desired to speak with me about a garrison house and an allowance weekly for
the supply of coals and candles, which was by me denied to give or allow any at all for such king killing
purposes.”
in New Market vid Nich Lockington jnr. (folio 263)
The Playters family had owned Sotterley since the 15th century and monuments to them fill the church
there. William Playters was a doctor and was probably a younger son of Sir Thomas Playters. It is likely
that he died at the end of the century and was succeeded by his nephew, Sir John, the fourth Baronet,
who did not want to live there, as he was based at Sotterley and sold it fairly soon.
Sir John Playters, tenement late Brewster in New Market (now Wm Barnes)
1s 4d
William Barnes, for tenement in New Market late Brewster since Playters
William Barnes was a baker and Portreeve of Beccles in 1721 and made his will at the end of March
1730 at the age of 60. His eldest son, also named William Barnes [born 1700] and two other sons are
mentioned in his will, as is his house in the Market Place which he purchased from Sir John Playters,
Bart. He also owned a farm in Worlingham.
William Barnes, tenement late Playters before Thurston
1s 4d
John Barnes, for a tenement late Sir John Playters formerly Brewster in New Market
1s 4d
merchant who made large sums during the Napoleonic wars. He died in 1827.
Sir Edward Kerison, Bart., messuage in New Market formerly John Barnes late of Matthias Kerison
Lionel Swan a messuage or tenement on west side of New Market formerly Barnes since Sir E Kerison
Lionel Swan was a plumber
SALE: Furniture of Miss Woods, deceased.
Well situated & convenient Freehold Residence with good Garden, now in the occupation of Mrs S Jones
a yearly tenant at Rent of £33-12s
1576
1593
1841
1845
1850
1851
1851 CENSUS
1855
1860
1861
1865
1870
1871
1875
1880
1881
1885
1890
1891
1895
1896
1904
1906 Survey
1907
1912
1914
1922
1927
1933
1937
1948
1954
1954
1954
1965
1974
2002
Thomas Downing
Thomas Downing
Lionel Swan
Lionel Swan
Rachel Swan
Rachel Swan
Thomas Downing
(387)
(410)
HWR Davey
Emma Sloper
Emma Sloper
Ho
school
Ho
£23-5s
£23-5s
£23
Rachel Swan
HE Woods
HE Woods
Hannah E Woods
Hannah E Woods
HE Woods
HE Woods exors
HE Woods reps
HE Woods
HE WOODS reps
Mrs Primrose Eastaugh (528)
Mrs Eastaugh
Henry Hopson
Henry Hopson
Henry Hopson
(432)
HE Woods
HE Woods
Hannah E Woods
HE Woods
Henrietta Woods
Rich Horsley
Robert Horsley
/
Rev G Boycott
Grace Wilton Jones
resident
Ho
resident
Ho
Ho & Garden
Ho & Garden
Ho & Garden
Ho
Ho
£24-10s
£24-10
£24-10s
£24
£24-10
£25
£25
£26-5s
£26.05
(433)
(452)
(442)
(461)
(505)
(528)
Frank Seago
Wilfred Rix
Lt-Col HJ Michael
Rose Hayes
Miss RG Hayes
Noel Sherrard
Noel Sherrard
H Sherrard
/
Misses Sherard
Albert Girling
Harry Vince
Stanley Evans
Miss Girling
Miss M Girling
Saxon
solicitor
dwelling
£24.10
£34
5 bedrooms, 3 sitting rooms
Hopson
Michael, Lt-Col
H Sherrard
girls school [Shaftsbury Lodge]
surgeon
physician & surgeon
surgeon
18 June 1591 is that listed in the Task Books of 1576 (before the fire) and 1593 (when the building had been
rebuilt, as described in the document).
It is sometimes difficult to be certain that the buildings listed in 1576 and 1593 are the same as those listed
in the mid seventeenth century, as there is no Task Book covering the years between 1593 and about 1630.
Nevertheless it is clear from the Task Book that Nicholas Lockington junior owned Thomas Downing's
building, and although he was the owner of quite a lot of property (Nicholas Lockington senior listed
twenty-four properties in his will, that he owned, including this one) there seems little doubt that this is in
fact one and the same house.
Nos 33 and 35 together have a frontage of 64ft facing the New Market, including the doorway leading to
the back of the premises. This seems to be the right size for the building described, but without No 31 the
Nicholas Lockington's Will:
dwell."
[This is Thomas Downing's house. At the time of the1593 Task Book Nicholas Lockington was living at
No 12 Northgate
"Northgate [62]: Nicholas Lockington for the tenement wherein he dwelleth late Harvey before Bradley,
Camell Task 1s 8d"
This is not the Task Book charge on the property in New Market nor of parts of it. He had obviously
moved house since
When I wrote the previous details, I had not read the last page of the contract dispute. The mention of
Bartram's [No 35] is rather amazing as this appears to be exactly the right dimensions for the building if the
larger measurement was at right angles to the street rather than face on to the street. This suggests that
the building might still be there in an altered form. Would Lockington describe a building as "newly built"
in about 1630 if it had been rebuilt in 1587? Or is it a rebuilding at a later date on the same site, with
perhaps some of the old building remaining?
Robert Woolnough mentioned in the contract owned No 4 The Walk. His will of 1597 describes him as a
yeoman. There is no mention of those premises being an inn or tavern in the tax records. (I have not seen
his will). The house next door (No 3) was the Angel from 1681 at least.
The White Lion was situated at Nos 15, 17 and 19 New Market. The first mention I can find of its being
called the White Lion was in an Indenture of 1633:
"between William Legate, of Beccles, gent, of the first part and Henry Legate of Peasenhall, yeoman of the
other part for £100. All those messuages called or known by the name of the White Lion and all the
houses, edifices, stables, yards, gardens, orchards, lands, tenements now in the occupation of John
Barfoot. The sum of £13 to be paid yearly during Henry (?) Legate's life.".
I do not think it comprised all those buildings (15,17,19) at that time as the Task seems to have been split
between Legate and Thomas Fletcher. By 1664 it was combined again.
Presumably the Lion moved from the Walk to Nos 15,17,19 some time between 1587 and 1633.
No 6 New Market was called the Red
Ground floor, early 19 century shop front with wood case with pilasters; also 1 sash window with near-flush-frame and now with
central glazing bars only.
1593 Task NMar 60
1664 Beccles Manor Rental
1664 Beccles Manor Rental
Rowland Gathorne for another tenement there wasted late Tylden
John Gathorne for a tenement now a Garden sometime Henry Whyte and John Barye
John Gathorne for a tenement there wasted sometime Tydells now part of the Garden.
Thurton ???
John Parkinson, late Thurston
William Welton for the Crown & Wall next the Churchyard south and for a tenement late Thurton
Task 2d
Task 4d
Task 2d
William Welton for a garden in the New Market late Parkinson
William Cheston, Gentleman, for an Orchard sometime divers tenements called the Crown Wall lying
between the messuage of Humphrey Brewster Esq on the south and the lands next Beccles Churchyard on
the north abutting on the Market Place eastwards. Late John Parkinson.
Task 6d
1657 Beccles Manor Court
Rent 14d
Task 6d
William Welton for a garden in the New Market late Parkinson
Arthur Mann for his tenement called the Swan and the Great Garden now Richard Bendy Poor Rate £8
Dr Playters for a piece called the Great Yard in Beccles late Arthur Mann
Sir John Playters for the Crown Wall and a tenement late Thurston
William Barnes for a Garden lying in the New Market formerly Parkinson since Welton
John Barnes for a Garden in New Market formerly Parkinson since Welton
late his Father's
Matthias Kerrison of Bungay, Esq hath commits a trespass on the waste of this Manor called the Cliff
adjoining the stables and buildings belonging to him by taking down an ash timber tree without the
consent of the Lord of the Manor.
Matthias Kerrison of Bungay, Esq, Relinquishes his claim to ash timber tree taken down by his order upon
the Cliff for which he was amerced. Amercement remitted
To Grocers: To be LET & entered upon Lady Day next: A very desirable HOUSE & SHOP situate in the
Market Place, Beccles. The stock, which is small with the fixtures, to be taken at a face valuation. Apply
personally to Mr Joseph Roe, the present occupier, who has engaged in another concern.
Offer of Mathias Kerison Esq for sale of the Garden in the occupation of James Laws adjoining the
Churchyard at £300 rejected.
Sale: Lot 1: New Market: Dwelling House in occupation of Lionel Swan. Front shop, parlour, keeping
room, 3 excellent bedrooms on first floor, 2 attics, kitchen and wash-house. Spacious workshop detached
with chambers; yard, stable, gig-house and hay-loft and pump.
Lionel Swan, messuage on the west side of New Market formerly Barnes since Sir Edward Kerison.
1671 Survey
1674 Beccles Manor Court
1693 Beccles Manor Court
1722 Task
1736 Task
1816
Task 6d
Rachel Swan, widow, Messuage on west side of New Market late Lionel Swan before Sir Edward Kerison
George Harding, painter, plumber, glazier, taking over business of RT Cullen. Has assortment of Stained
Glass
TO BE LET: Dwelling House , Shop & Garden now in the occupation of Thomas Pert in New Market
[Pert moved to no 33 New Market]
SALE: Instructions from Mrs Swan to sell:
LOT 1: Dwelling House, Shops & part of Garden in New Market in occupation of Mr Pert, plumber, glazier
and painter & in which the said business has been carried on for the last 35 years.
LOT 2: Small piece of Garden ground adjoining above
LOT 3: Remaining part of Garden & fruit trees & bushes & 2 vineries
LOT 4: Two-stalled Stable adjoining lot 2 with approach from Cliff.
TO BE LET: Dwelling House, Shop, Garden now in the occupation of Mr Pert in New Market
1862
1862
premises late in the occupation of Mr Taylor
1865 Beccles Manor Court
Harriet Cooper messuage on west side of New Market late Rachel Swan formerly Lionel Swan & before of
Sir Edward Kerrison, Bart
Mrs Syder thanks for suppot given to her husband, She continues with the business
ADVERTISEMENT: W Steer, 37 Market Place, Beccles; Watches, Clocks, Jewellery, Silver & Electro Plated
Goods; By appointment to the Corporation of Beccles in charge of the Town Clock for over forty years.
1933
1845
1851
1851 CENSUS
A18
A18
A18
Lionel Swan
Rachel Swan
(388)
Lionel Swan
James Collins
Ho & Outbldgs
Plumber/ Glazier
£15-5s
£18-5s
Margaret Munk
Richard Cullen
U
U
46
26
tenementerden, Kent
Sleaford, Lincs
Housekp
Foreman Grainer
Housekeeper
1855
1860
1860
1861
1865
1870
1871
1875
1880
1881
1881 census
739
Rachel Scott
Rachel Swan
Rachel Swan
Rachel Swan
Harriet Cooper
Harriet Cooper
Harriet Cooper
Harriet Cooper
Harriet Cooper
Harriet Cooper
(439)
(433)
(433)
Rich Cullen
W & T Pert
W & T Pert
Thomas Pert
George Syder
George Syder
George Syder d 1873 @ 65
Lorina Syder d 1878 @ 71
Samuel Pells
Elizabeth Johnson
Shop
Ho & Garden
Shop
Plumber/ Glazier
Ho Garden & Shop
Ho Gdn Wokshops
Cabinet Maker
Ho Gdn Workshop
Ho & Shops
Fancy Shop
£8-15s
£17-10s
£8-15s
£17-10s
£20
£20
£20
£20
£20
£20
(434)
(453)
1r
(443)
(462)
1r
Shop
Mary A. BARBER
(506)
1885
1890
1895
1896
1904
1906 Survey
1907
1912
1914
1922
1927
1933
1937
1948
1954
1965
1974
Sarah Cooper
Henry Cooper
Henry Cooper
Henry Cooper
Henry Cooper
John Porter
Napoleon Kimbell
William Steer
William Steer
Wiliam Steer
Steer, William
dwelling & shop
William Steer
Ho Shop Wareho
Ho Shop Wareho
Watch Maker
Watch Maker
Ho Shop Wareho
(529)
Tracy JF
William Steer
William Steer
William Steer
William Steer
William Steer
Watch Maker
Watch Maker
Watch Maker
watch maker
Watch Maker
watch maker
Mrs Moore
Mrs M Moore
1850
The Garden was divided. One part was still listed as The Garden of 1r 5p; The other 1r was attached to No 37 Newmarket
1855
1860
1865
Rachel Swan
(411)
John Collins
Garden
£4-10s
2r 5p
Rachel Swan
Harriet Cooper
(434)
(435)
George Stacey
William Knights
Garden
Garden & Vinery
£5-10s
£7-5s
1r 5p
1r 5p
1875
1880
Harriet Cooper
Harriet Coper
(444)
(463)
William Knights
William Knights
Garden & Vinery
Garden & Vinery
£7-5s
£7-5s
1r 5p
1r 5p
Ground floor window now wit central glazing bars only. North face, to churchyard, 3 windows including blank panels. Graound floor pair of
panelled shutters. 2 pedimented dormers. Wood ogee bracket cornice. Pantiles. Sashes in flush frames with flat arches. Entrance door with
6 fielded panels, and plain fan in wood case with dentil cornice.
Vestry Minutes 1776:
It was still “wasted” [in a ruinous condition and un occupied} in 1593. It appears not to have been rebuilt as a house, but as a
stables and coach house belonging to the Swan Tavern together with “Great Garden” behind it.. The two properties were
after Tower House had been built in 1788.
1593 Task
1671 Survey
1746 Beccles Manor Court
Owners of the corner house next the Church Gate, late Towers, wasted
Mann, Arthur, his tenement called the Swan and the Great Garden now Richard Bendy's
William Bendy for the White Swan with Backhouse yard and Stable in occupation of Charles Jenkinson or
his assignees.
To be let with a small part of the stock, The White Swan, Public House in the centre of the Town near the
new Hall, with a large stable, coach house etc. Enquire Clarke or James Gardiner present tenant.
Seth Land for a tenement called the Swan late Bendy (this included the Stables and Coach House on the
site of Tower House)
It was ordered that the Churchyard be enlarged by taking in a footpath on the south side of the same and
such portion of ground at the south east corner as will make an handsome sweep in the wall from the
steeple to an house newly built by Mr. Seth Land and that an additional gate be erected to be occasionally
opened at ye request of the said Mr Land. [he owned no 39 New Market] or Mr John Barnes [he owned 33
New Market].
The homage aforesaid on their oaths do present the Churchwardens of the Parish of Beccles for a
encroachment made on the waste of this manor by enclosing this way from the Market Place in Beccles
aforesaid to Puddingmoor Street on the south side of the Churchyard & laying the same into the
churchyard.]
Seth Land, Blacksmith, prays that his Tax or Task of 10 pence belonging jointly to the Swan and the
messuage in the occupation of Mrs Davey adjoining the Churchyard shall in future be annexed and
considered to belong to the messsuage in Mrs. Davey's occupation, he having sold the Swan to Mr
Robert Reeve of Halesworth and excepted out of the sale and conveyance the Tax or Task and all benefit
and advantage arising....
Will of Seth Land: Leaves his house to Mary, my wife and all household goods, [after her death?] to his
kinsman William Land of Blow Norton, Norfolk and Edward Bery of St Andrew Ilketshall in trust for Seth
Land, of ? and Seth Land, son of William Land until they reach the age of 26.
I give and bequeath to Mary my wife out thereof [his property] one annuity of a clear yearly sum of £21,
free from all taxes during her life, provided she shall not permit or suffer Jeremiah Rodwell of Great
Yarmouth in the County of Norfolk, alehouse keeper, or Elizabeth, his wife, to reside and dwell with her,
which if she should do this, I give her the sum of £20 a year only, which said annuity to be paid in equal
payments.
[Jeremiah Rodwell appears to have lived next door at 32 New Market - see Manor Court Books since 1733]
Ten shillings a year .. out of the rents and profits of my messuage in the occupation of Owen Holmes
amongst the poor of the parish of Beccles.
[Seth Land married Mary Ripper in May 1758]
Mrs Land
Robert Chipperfield (possibly a mortgage)
ORIENTATION: INDENTURE: Between Robert Chipperfield, Innkeeper, and Elizabeth Cotton, spinster for
£450
Formerly in the occupation of Mrs Catherine Reeve, since of Owen Holmes and then of his widow and
Task 8d
Poor Rate £8
1799 Land Tax
1807 Indenture
1807 Private Deeds
on the Gardens of Matthias Kerrison, Esq., on the part of the WEST;
in occupation of Mrs Cowling.
Other buildings in the occupation of Robert Burgess [in 1810], Widow Cadmore [in 1781], John Boon,
Samuel Fletteor, Robert Sparrow, Esq., and Robert Chipperfield
Sale: Lot 2 Brick and tiled sashed dwelling adjoining Lot 1 [37 New Market] in occupation of Mrs Ann
Clarke; Vestibule, parlour, keeping room, excellent cellars, store, kitchen, sitting room on first floor with
veranda and view of the Waveney; 3 sleeping rooms and 4 attics.
ORIENTATION: INDENTURE Between Sir Edward Kerrison of Oakley Park in Suffolk and Lionel for
5shillings
ALL freehold messuages or tenements and stable and outbuildings, yards, gardens, lands, 2 roods 13
perches .
ABUTTING premises belonging to Jemima Chipperfield. [Tower House]
Barney William Collins to the SOUTH;
Formerly the estate of John Barnes, grandfather of Sir Edwaard Kerrison, late in the occupation of Robert
Jarman
INDENTURE 6 April: Kerrison to Lionel Swan for £500
ORIENTATION of GARDEN: INDENTURE 25 October: Abutting on the messuage in the occupation of
Mary Temple, lately purchased by Thomas Farr, to the NORTH;
on the messuage there late of Matthias Kerrison, Esq belonging to Lionel Swan on the EAST;
in the occupation of William Hooke and Richard Chippefield, Rachel Swan
Thomas Farr
WILL OF THOMAS FARR, retired brewer, of Waveney Hous, Puddingmoor
I give to Harriot Cooper of Beccles, spinster, now residing in my family, a messuage in Beccles used as a
Dispensary [8 Hungate] & also a messuage in Beccles near the Church Gate [37 New Market] in the
occupation of Mrs Clarke & adjoining the premises of Mr Lionel Swan, - to hold the said premises &
appurtenances unto and to the use of the said Harriot Cooper & her heirs for ever
[Harriot Cooper was born in 1804 and was the daughter of Henry Cooper, cabinet maker & landlord of
the White Swan Public House, 36 New Market , who died in April 1845. She died unmarried & intestate
26 May 1881. The properties were inherited by her brother’s son Henry Cooper, of 105 Murray Street,
Hoxton.]
Harriet Cooper
SALE: Garden behind Tower House: Rachel Swan to Harriet Cooper.
Henry Cooper of Hoxton
Sale: Sarah Cooper for £300
INDENTURE: 11 October: Rachel Swan to Harriet Cooper
SALE of surplus FURNITURE at TOWER HOUSE, New Market by Duurants for Mrs Boutell
1837
1837 Indenture
1845
1862
1881
1881
1862
1887
1781
1788
1799
1807
1810
1814
1820
1824
1828
1832
1841
1845
1850
1851
1851 CENSUS
A17
A17
A17
A17
A17
A17
A17
1855
1860
1861
1865
1870
1871
1875
1881
1881
1881 census
742
743
1885
1890
1895
1896
1904
1906 Survey
1907
1912
1914
1922
1927
1933
1948
1954
1965
1974
Seth Land
Seth Land
Mrs Land
Thomas Farr
Thomas Farr
Thomas Farr
Harriet Cooper
Catherine Reeve
Mrs Davey
Owen Holmes
Mrs Owen Holmes
Mrs Mary Temple
Baskett, Francis, late
Mrs Lockwood
George Lovett * [see below]
George Lovett *
Charles Clarke
Ann Clarke
Ann Clarke
JA Love
JA Love
Ho
Ho
Ho
£6
£6
£10
£10
£9-6s-8d
£9-6s-8d
£9-6s-8d
£18-10s
£16-5s
£16-5s
£16-5s
(389)
(412)
Elizabeth Love
Elizabeth Love
Amelia Love
Louisa Love
Adelaide Love
Hannah Adams
Harriet Cooper
Hariet Cooper
Harriet Cooper
Harriet Cooper
Harriet Cooper
Harriet Cooper
Harriet Cooper
Harriet Cooper
Harriet Cooper
M
U
U
U
U
U
51
Sarah Smith, died 1856 aged 66
Harriet Cooper
Harriet Cooper
HarrietCooper
Harriet Cooper
Harriet Cooper
Harriet Coper
Harriet Cooper
Harriet Cooper
Beccles, Suffolk
29
28
20
19
19
Sister
Lakenham, Norwich
Lakenham, Norwich
Beccles, Suffolk
Beccles, Suffolk
Heveningham, Suffolk
Dau
Dau
Dau
Ho
£17-10s
£18
£18
£18
£18
£18
£18
£18
£17-10s
(435)
Ho
Ho
Ho
Ho
Ho
(436)
(455)
(445)
(464)
Elizabeth FRESTON U
Sarah Cooper
Henry Cooper
Henry Cooper
Henry Cooper
John Tracy
John Boutell
Alice Tracy
Alice Tracy & John Fingle
Miss Tracey
Alice Tracy
Tracy, JF
dental surgeons:- Robert Strange, Mrs Mary Ann Strange, Jim Lumsden
dental surgeons:- Robert Strange, Mrs Mary Ann Strange, Jim Lumsden
44
F
Beccles, Suffolk, England
Ho Gdn Vinery
Ho Gdn Vinery
Ho Gdn Vinery
Servant
(530)
(530)
£27
£30
2r 5p
Tracy, JF
Miss Tracy
John Tracy
Miss Tracy
John Tracy
Miss Tracy
John Tracy
John F Tracy
John F Tracy
Robert Strange
6 bedrooms, 4 sitting rooms
(subsequently Barclays), which stood in Ballygate where College House now stands. He was cashier at the bank. He was
transported to Van Diemens Land in 1830. He managed to obtain a free passage for his wife and 8 children to Van Diemens Land
in 1831. There is a George Lovett Society in Australia/Tasmania of his descendants numbering 800? Is it on the Internet?
considerable amount of pathos. I wonder if it was a report by Charles Dickens who was working as a court reporter at this time -
but perhaps not in Ipswich? A lost work by Dickens??!
In dispute with
Thomas Downinge, the elder, draper of Beccles, over building a house in Beccles
A Contract was made between the two men on 24 March 1587 [four months after the Great Fire] and £100 was paid.
The Plaintiff claimed that after the work had started Downinge changed his mind and asked for a larger and more ornamental house
The cost of the wood was about £300 and Flatman employed 16 carpenters and sawyers.
The floor of the cellar is to be made from sufficiently good beams and joists. The planks are to be good and strong, made of
doorway leading into the street should have two good posts, one either side. There should be a window
facing the street similar in fashion to the shop where Robert Wolnowe lives, called the Lyon [ No 4 The
Walk]. The doors and windows to be finished in the same way . There should be one door into the street
And a good fair strong pentus furnished and covered with oak-quartered-board all the length of the shop & to have an iron
And also a gate house 10 foot wide with a fair gate in front with fair battens and strongly lined. And a fair comely square
And a great window in the parlour to be 15 ft long and 5 ft high within the cills and there should be no more than 12 inches
best fashion. Every pillar to be 4 inches thick with fair broad bay stocks of fine plank. The floor 4 inches
thick and to have strong lintels the whole breadth of the walls. There should be another window next to
And a pair of stairs to be a total of ten foot wide, to be made large and comely, so that at least two people may go up
and 4 clearstorey windows for light. The floor to be planked throughout the first
sufficient beams and cross beams in the parlour, every beam to have stays to hold it in the walls, and the
beams to overhang the breadth of the house, with no more than ten foot between each beam and to be laid
with good planks and sufficient joists, as many as there ought to be, and to be no longer than ten foot
And all the beams and joists in the parlour to be moulded, and all the rest throughout the building to be chamfered and
And the ceiling of the parlour to have half inch board quartered and well planed towards the joists and laid so that they do
The chimney in the parlour to have a closet on each side with a fully finished timber window. Also on each side of the
And in the chamber over the shop on each side of the chimney two similar closets fully finished with windows and
The chambers to have three great windows facing the street, and one facing the yard 10 foot long each and five foot high.
And another window over the gate house
The two chambers at the north end to have a gallery with a partition in the west side with two windows 3 foot long each and
And the attic roof of the upper floor to be fully finished with fair stairs up to it in the stair house and with sufficient good
And the roof to be made of sawn oak spars, the principal spars must be suitable for the best quality French roof , 18 foot in
The roof to be double belfried ? or double perald ? and double braced.
The roof to have three lights, three overlooking the street and one the yard, all the great windows each to be five foot high
And as many good large spars as will be necessary are to be used for the roof.
Also a porch in front of the gate house leading up to the attic roof with a great window the full length similar to the other
be 8 foot square inside the walls.
The walls to be masons’ work up to the eaves, except for the doors and windows, and to be joined up with a roof to the other
First a stair house finished 10 foot square with such windows, lights and other things that are necessary. Also one pantry or
and lights; and a door into the cellar stairs out of the pantry, 3 foot wide if the room will serve and
A place for a chimney for 4 fires within the house, with a pair of stairs on one side of the chimney up to the first floor, and
And in the hall 2 great windows 9 foot long each and five foot high within the cills, with fair bay stocks to lean upon the
And for the first floor sufficient good beams and joists all chamfered and planed and well and strongly planked with good
And in the chambers two great windows for one, and two great windows for the other chamber of 9 foot long each and five
And for the next floor sufficient good beams and joists all chamfered and planed and thoroughly planked with oak boards.
other roof, with 4 great windows, like the windows in the other roof, placed 3 on one side. And spars, feet
and eave boards and sufficient hart lathe for the roof and a timber partition at the end of the house up to
All the timber, the timber work and blacksmiths work finished for one little parlour at the west end of the house close to the
and five foot high, each within the windows, one for the lower rooms and two for the chambers above,
with fair bay stocks and lintels for the same windows, and only one floor for this house. And two main
trees of timber for the main chimneys and planks for the stairs up to the chamber, and sufficient beams
and joists for the chamber, to be chamfered and planed and strong planks to be used with good oak
The roof to be of sawn oak, with timber and spars for the feet and eaves board.
Also one fair gate and gate posts fairly moulded and made with battens for the partition wall in the court yard, where it stood
holes and to be perfectly jointed without gaps.
Listed Building:
archway, now the main entrance to the lounge, was open and led through a cobbled yard with gallery
round to the yard at the back. The 17th century portion is two storeys and an attic. Three gabled dormers
with barge boards. Thin brick. Sashes, in flush frames, with glazing bars and flat arches. Plaster cove
cornice with bed mould. Plain tiles. Stack with six octagonal detached flues, with base moulds and united
at capping. Modern door in original wood case with architrave frieze and cornice. The 18th century parts
flank the earlier, one window west and two windows east, three storeys red brick, the attic floor enclosed
by screen wall on main cornice above pilasters. This treatment continued, on return front facing New
Market, five windows with central entrance. Rusticated quoins. Moulded brick cornice. Slate roof. Sashes
Nikolaus Pevsner: Buildings of England: Suffolk: of brick with giant rusticated brick pilasters at the angles, two and a half storeys
courtyard. Strange rhythm round the corner, where one such high bay with giant pilasters is followed by a
whole lower Georgian house of independent design, after which the higher part and the giant pilasters
repeat, but two bays wide.
date from early to mid 19th century
1818
Richard Durrant; an encroachment. (later Fisk, gent)
Fisk, gent; Bow window some time since put out from shop occupied by Richard Durrant; encroachment;
(Robert Newman 1840)
Robert Newman, innkeeper; Bow window, occupied by Richard Durrant.
ADVERTISEMENT: Alfred Radermacher has taken business of Watch & Clockmaking & Jewellery of
Richard Durrant, with whom he served apprenticeship.
SHOP: Jonathan Read takes over Rademarker’s watch & Clock Business.
ADVERTISEMENT: Mr Neep, Surgeon Dentist has removed to Mr Read’s, jewellers, New Market.
ADVERTISEMENT: Mr Neep, Dental Surgeon at Mr Read’s, jeweller (New Market) once a month.
ADVERTISEMENT: Jonathan Read (formerly Durrant) Watch & Clock Maker, Jeweller,
Rent 6d
1858
1863
1867
1875
ADVERTISEMENT: Jonathan Read, formerly Durrant. Watch & Clock Maker etc
ADVERTISEMENT: S White, Jeweller and Silversmith. Speciality: Antiques. Ye Olde Shop, New Market,
Beccles.
1933
Durrant, Richard
Read, Jonath
White, Sam
NMar 02
NMar 02
1841
1851 CENSUS:
1851
1861
1871
1881
Robert Newman
Richard Durrant
Hannah Durrant
Anna Durrant
Robert Newman
Robert Newman
Robert Newman
Jonathan Read
age 60
age 13
Single
Richard Durrant
Alf Radermacher
Jonathan Read
Jonathan Read
Gt Yarmouth
Hammersmith
6963
Boys
Mary READ
Anna M. READ U
6966
NMar
21
F
Framlingham, Suffolk, England
Watchmakers Assistant
1904
1907
1914
1922
1927
1936
1948
1954
1965
1974
Sam White
Samuel White
Samuel White
Samuel White
Samuel White
Samuel White
Arts & Crafts (CA Brumfitt)
Arts & Crafts (CA Brumfitt)
Harding Boutique Arts & Crafts
Harding Boutique
jeweller
jeweller
jeweller
jeweller
1851 CENSUS
1866
1874
Abraham Brown, Clothing, Boot & Shoe Depot, moving to Premises late W Aldous, tailor, New Market
TO BE LET: Dwelling House & Shop next to the King’s Head Hotel, lately occupied by Mr Abraham
Brown. Apply Mr Fenn; immediate possession.
Robert Newman exors
6961
NMar
Mary L. GRICE
U
William Le Grice
17
F
Boys
Aldeby, Norfolk, England
butcher
Eleanor TAYLOR
1907
1922
1927
1936
1948
1954
William Mack
William Mack
Charles Jarvis
Charles Jarvis
Charles Jarvis
greengrocer
greengrocer
greengrocer
greengrocer
greengrocer
archway, now the main entrance to the lounge, was open and led through a cobbled yard with gallery
round to the yard at the back. The 17th century portion is two storeys and an attic. Three gabled dormers
with barge boards. Thin brick. Sashes, in flush frames, with glazing bars and flat arches. Plaster cove
cornice with bed mould. Plain tiles. Stack with six octagonal detached flues, with base moulds and united
at capping. Modern door in original wood case with architrave frieze and cornice. The 18th century parts
flank the earlier, one window west and two windows east, three storeys red brick, the attic floor enclosed
by screen wall on main cornice above pilasters. This treatment continued, on return front facing New
Market, five windows with central entrance. Rusticated quoins. Moulded brick cornice. Slate roof. Sashes
Nikolaus Pevsner: Buildings of England: Suffolk: of brick with giant rusticated brick pilasters at the angles, two and a half storeys
courtyard. Strange rhythm round the corner, where one such high bay with giant pilasters is followed by a
whole lower Georgian house of independent design, after which the higher part and the giant pilasters
repeat, but two bays wide.
1593 Task Nmar 44
1615c Task D5
1668 Rosehall Manor Rental
1668 Rosehall Manor Rental
1668 Rosehall Manor Rental
1668 Rosehall Manor Rental
1668
John Denny, for a tenement. wasted, late Townsend
William Denny, for another messuage there more westerly late John Denny
George Cock, for a messuage in the New Market, late Flowerdew
George Cock, for a tenement. late Milford
George Cock, for a tenement late Abraham Todd
George Cock, for a messuage in the cornerstead of the Market called the
King’s Head late Townsehend [in margin: now Is Preston]
At the Court of Sewers holden at Beccles 18 December, at the house of Thomas Doggett, commonly called
by the name of the King’s Head Tavern, before Sir John Playters ....etc
George Cocke, tenement called the King’s Head
[a George Cock, Rector of Barsham from 1636 was nominated as a member of the 6th Presbyterean
Division of the County in 1645, together with John Clarke of Beccles & 4 other ministers.]
Mr Lambkyn: Tax on 10 hearths
ORIENTATION: All that messuage called Everard’s now in the occupation of Leah Murdoch, with
houses, buildings, yards & orchards & a quarter of a well in New Market [number 6 New Market];
between the Red Lion in the occupation of Henry Mihill & Robert Rooke on the north [number 8 New
Market]; & the messuage etc. late John Boatswaine now in the tenure of Philip Lambkin called the King’s
Head late of William Denny, Baronet [King’s Head] on the south; one head abutteth on New Market
towards the west; and the other Smallgate to the east.
Calendar of State Papers: March: Sir Thomas Meadowes goes from Yarmouth to London: An election.
We had not passed a mile further before we met between 50 & 60 horse, who were the gentlemen
thereabouts joined with others which came out of Beccles, who brought a noise of trumpets with them.
About 11 we rode into Beccles, between 250 & 260 horse, the trumpets sounding before us, the bells
ringing & the people shouting as we went. Sir Thomas made no stay, only took a pipe & drank a glass of
wine, & so proceeded on his journey, leaving behind him money for the ringers & 40s for the poor &
orders at The King’s Head to treat his friends with sack, white wine, claret, beer & tobacco.
“A Tour through East Anglia” by Thomas Baskerville,
We lay at the King’s Head, Mr Lambkin being master then of the inn, & we were very merry with good
claret, with one Captain Plater [one of the Playters family of Sotterley, probably William, who lived at
number 35 New Market] of this town, and one Mr Watts of Ellingham, a town about 3 miles off, an
acquaintance of Mr Baker’s, my companion in this journey.
Richard Twiss [Member of XXIV 1714, resigned 1719; Churchwarden 1716; Feoffee 1717]
Jacob Preston, King’s Head
John Kirby’s map of Suffolk: “Subscriptions are taken and receipts given in ... Beccles by Mr Abraham
Task 6d
Rent 4d
Rent 6d
1676 Deed 13 Feb 14a
1729 Rosehall Manor Rental
1733
DEBTS: Whereas divers persons are still indebted to the heirs of the late Mr Stephen Amyas, apothecary,
decd. of Beccles & to his widow. To come to Kings Head to pay debts.
KING’S HEAD: Paul Harris is moved from the Globe in Blofield to Kings Head, Beccles
CHURCH ORGAN: Beccles Church 5th June will be opened a new excellent Organ when will be a Sermon
upon the occasion. And at six of the clock in the evening in the Guildhall a consort of vocal & instrumental
Music by Dr H Heatherington & family & the best hands that can be had in Suffolk or Norfolk. Also an
Assembly. Together at Half a crown. Tickets: Robert Grinling’s House, Kings Head & White Lion. Benefit
Robert Grinling organist.
SALE: House for sale at Beccles, opposite the Cross. Very good house fit for any shopkeeper. Particulars,
the King’s Head.
Isaac Preston, of the city of Norwich, build on waste in front of King’s Head next New Market, 2 yards x
1ft
[at the same time in 1743 the neighbour Ralph Keable, (number 6 New Market) paid 1s for waste ground,
presumably aligning the two buildings]
ORGANIST of BUNGAY: Benefit: George Gibbs organist of Bungay. Concert at Kings Head, Beccles Vocal
& Instrumental. 6 p.m. Tickets Paul Harrison, Kings Head & George Gibbs. Ball afterwards.
Beccles: White Lion. Benefit Mr Blogg Thurs Nov23
Concert & Ball Tickets at White Lion & Kings Head. 2/6 To begin at 6 o’clock.. “It will be moonlight”
Beccles 4th sub Ass. 9th May & Horse match for 100 gns. on Beccles Course on Mon.
13th ordinary at Kings Head & White Lion & Assembly at NEWROOM at night
Chemist for sale enquiries Simon Clarke at White Lion or Robt. Brooke, King’s Head
W. Chase to sell valuable collection of modem books at King’s Head, Beccles. 5 days 5 p.m. each day.
SALE: To be sold by Auction on Saturday, 24th instant between the hours of two and four at the King’s
Head in Beccles: The estate for life of James Elmy, tanner, a bankrupt, of and in a very handsome Bricked
Messuage, late in his own occupation, with a large & commodious Tan Yard, convenient offices &
outhouses proper for carriages in the said trades, together with a Summer house, neatly finished & so
situated as to command a
Norwich Company at Beccles
Monday 9 by desire of Mr & Mrs Orgel “The Roman Father” “The Oracle”
Wed 11 by desire of. Mr & Mrs Sparrow “Love Makes a Man,” Dancing. “The Republic”
Fri 13 Benefit of Mrs Sutherland “Theodosius or the Force of Love” with a grand procession of Priests,
Virgins etc. attending on the Emperor with the original music (composed by the famous Mr Henry Purcell)
with all the decorations suitable to the play, as performed at The Theatre Royal in London & Dublin.
new dance by Miss Morris, Pastoral Dialogue called the “Sparrow & the Dove” by Mr & Mrs Dodd “The
Upholsterer”.
Tickets: King’s Head, White Lion, Angel & of Mrs Sutherland at the Falcon
James Elmy, tanner, bankrupt. Commissioners to meet at King’s Head. To be sold to highest bidder, for
1735
1754
1756
1757
1759
1759
To be sold by auction at the King’s Head at Beccles on Sat 11 August at 3 p.m. by order of the assignees
A farm at Layham
Also the fee of a house and shop in Beccles in the occupation of Timothy Carter.
Browne, Attorney in Beccles.
To be sold by Auction on Sat 24 instant between Hours of Two & Four at the King’s Head in Beccles.
The Estate for life of James Elmy, Tanner, a bankrupt of & in very handsome Bricked Messuage, late in his
own occupation, with a large & commodious Tan-Yard, convenient offices & out house proper ? for
carriages in the said Trades together with a Summer House, neatly finished & so situated as to command a
very agreeable & extensive prospect.
Also two Freehold Messuages in Beccles aforesaid, convenient for small families one in occupation of
Will Fisher at a rent of £3-lOs & other late in occupation of John Lydieman at 40s.
1759 King’s Head, Beccles. Bankruptcy order Tim Carter, late of Beccles, Apothecary - To be sold a farm at
Layham (65 acres) rent £42 p.a.
Enquiries T.North, North Cove, Benj. Schuldham, Beccles, Le Grice Browne, Attorney Beccles
Duty Free, being wreck wines to be seen & tasted at Walberswick 29th, Benacre Hall 3 0th, Lowestoft 31st.
Isaac Preston, Esq, The King’s Head & buildings adjoining, being 4 tenementements Rent 1s 11d
Robert Brooks at the King’s Head to leave at Michaelmas. His Father-in-law Robert Cotton of Strumpton,
Norfolk to receive debts
Tues. 16th December. A neat 4 wheel Carriage will go from Sign of the Shakespeare in StMichael’s at Plen?
at 10 am for King’s Head Beccles by way of Brooke & Bungay to carry passengers & parcels: return 10 am
next morning ditto & goes again for Beccles Friday return Sat. & to be continued twice a week. On Friday
23 a carriage & 6 able horses will go from above place to London to carry presents to be at Green Dragon,
Bishopsgate on Christmas Eve
To be sold by Auction, lands ‘of Rev Thos Page in Beccles.. .including house late in occupation of Rev J
Lodington with coach house, barn, stable yard, garden, orchard, meadow & pasture land at King’s Head
by Auction.
Isaac Preston, for building on a piece of Waste at the fronmt of the King’s Head in the New Market.
MORE for building on another piece of Waste on the SOUTH side
CARD ASSEMBLY at the King’s Head. Monday 25th. To be continued on the Monday before the Full
Moon in every month. Tea & Coffee 1s/-; Cards 6d. Will Hindes.
BECCLES FEN: Gents and other inhabitants who have a Right of Commonage on Beccles Common and are
against and will oppose any attempt that the present Corporation shall mke to take in or enclose any
further part or parcel thereof on any pretence whatever, earnestly requested be in great and considerable
number of Gentlemen to meet on Tuesday 25th at the King’s Head 4pm to consider and take proper
measures to prevennt the same ... also to consider Corporation disposal of income.
Isaac Preston, The King’s Head & 4 tenements.
William Hindes, The King’s Head, late Isaac Preston (Jacob Preston received it 2nd of July 1725)
1761 Newspaper 4 April
1771
1772 Rosehall Manor Court
William Hindes, piece of ground 2yards x 1ft
William Hindes purchased the King’s Head for £1350, including the associated tenement and former public
house, but also 8 acres of land called the King’s Head Grounds. He had to borrow £1000 from Jarrett
Dashwood of Aylsham and mortgaged the inn to him, but he had paid it off by 1792.
William Hindes, Inn Holder, on a piece of waste ground on the south side of the King’s Head, lately
erected an additional building [this may now be the Dining Room]
Public Auction of King’s Head. Sold for £2510 to John & Thomas Farr [solicitor & brewer], Robert Rede
[lawyer & descendant of the Elizabethan family of Rede], & Jeremiah Smith [lawyer & partner of Rede’s].
each took a quarter share.
King’s Head: Mr Ward dies aged 76.
Gowing’s Diary: The King’s Head gateway bricked up
SALE of SHIPS: On Wednesday 12 February at the King’s Head in the Market Place, at 11 o’clock the
following vessels now lying in Yarmouth Harbour, Prizes to His Majesty’s ships of war on the north
station.
Ship American
Brig Beigen
Brig Frodent
Dogger Maria
Fishing Vessel, de Winter
Lugger Le Dragon
On the following day will be sold by auction the ENTIRE CARGO of the Ship VRINDEN, Jurgen
Hendrick’s, Master from Riga, bound to Embden, captured by His Majesty’s Ship Androdema, Henry
Inman, Esq,, Commander, consisting of 150 Tons of Codille Hemp; 1300 Quarters of Rye.
KING’S BIRTHDAY at Beccles: Yeomanry CO Capt R Sparrow; Infantry: Capt T Farr: exercises, volleys.
Dinner at White Lion & King’s Head.
JF Barlow entered upon King’s Head. Neat post-chaises with able horses to any part of the kingdom.
PEACE: News of Definitive Treaty of Peace arrives at Norwich .. “The mail at Beccles was received with
every demonstration of joy.” The Volunteer Corps commanded by Capt Thomas Farr were ordered
immediately under arms and fired three excellent volleys. The Gents of the Town & Neighbourhood dined
with the Officers of the Corps at the King’s Head Inn. Several barrels of beer were given to the populace.
1774
1793 31 March
1800
80 tons
78 tons
73 tons
57 tons
47 tons
1802
Jeremiah Smith, Esq., Portreeve for his friendly attention, which so much conduced to good order.
PEACE THANKSGIVING DAY, Beccles: 1,600 tickets enabling bearer to 1 lb of Beef, 3d Loaf & a quart of
Ale. T Rede gave every family peck of coals to cook dinners. Public Celebration Dinners at King’s Head &
White Lion. Illuminations & grand display of Fireworks.
KING’S BIRTHDAY Celebrated at Beccles . Bells, flags, etc. Yeomanry commanded by Capt Robert
Sparrow. Capt Thomas Farr paraded in Market Place, fired three vollies. Dinner at White Lion ... Cavalry at
King’s Head.
While Mrs Barlow and two of her nieces were preparing confectionery at the King’s Head for a public
dinner of the Clergy on the following day an over drove ox rushed in, upset them & their sweetmeats &
also knocked down Mr Barlow who then entered...it then ran into the yard & was secured... only bruises.
SALE: Sam Crowe to sell King’s Head Inn, in possession of Mr Barlow
TO BE LET: King’s Head Inn, Beccles.
JF Barlow moves from King’s Head to White Lion
Thomas Farr, messuage. in Beccles late William Hindes, before Preston
THANKSGIVING DAY: Principal Gents dinner at King’s Head ... spledid exhibition of fireworks. [for
Nelson’s Victory at Trafalgar]
This Thursday, the morning of the Portreeve’s Feast, the bells, guns and the garlands that were thrown
about the streets, very early, reminded us of the day that I may call, the grandest in Beccles. At half past 1
o’clock the Corporation went to church and heard an excellent sermon from Rev Mr Penn; they afterwards
adjourned to the King’s Head upon business [!], and at three o’clock they (together with the party who
dined with them) went in procession to the Assembly Room. At this time there was such a crowd as I did
not think Beccles could have been capable of collecting there. At seven o’clock I went to the King’s Head
to tea, where we were an hour and a half among 50 ladies and not a single gentleman, as the men did not
rise from dinner till half past eight; but when they did come in, the room was so completely filled that it was
most uncomfortable from the excessive heat and crowding. Without exaggeration, the number of persons
was not less than 120. We did not play cards, although we were much pressed to it. I think we were more
comfortable than those who did, such was the noise and confusion created by the gentlemen who were
mostly intoxicated. We left the room at half past ten, and all that party dispersed. The gentlemen then
returned to the Assembly Room, and did not entirely break up until 8 the next morning. Tea, coffee, wine,
etc. were continually handed about our room, though we did not regularly sit down to tea.
ANNIVERSARY of Battle of Trafalgar celebrated at Beccles. Day ushered in with ringing of bells, firing of
guns, grand display of flags, etc. Volunteers fired 3 volleys. Officers & large party of Gentlemen of the
Town had sumptuous dinner at the King’s Head, many loyal constitutional toasts. Appropriate songs
until a late hour. “Upon the whole we have witnessed no public day which passed off with so much éclat”.
TURNPIKE: Little Yarmouth Turnpike Road at Haddiscoe will be let for 3 years at King’s Head, Beccles.
Nicholson & Banon’s? Ball: Beccles, King’s Head, 16 December; 5s.
SALE of GLASS: Rich cut glass & plated goods for sale at King’s Head, Beccles by R Clements of
Norwich.
MEETING of Sewers for Blything, Mutford, Lothingland & Wangford, to attend at the King’s Head at
Beccles. Dikereeves to attend.
LECTURE by Mr Blomfield on the Philosophy of History. Three Tuns, Bungay: Tuesday & Saturday.
King’s Head, Beccles: Wednesday & Friday. 1 or 4 weeks
DINNER:
Head. Songs accompanied Band of Music ... late hour.
MEETING of SEWERS: Hundred of Wangford, at King’s Head, Beccles. Appointment of Dikerieves,. R.
Fiske, Clerk to the Commission.
BECCLES RACES: Stewards: Hon FW Primrose & Nicholas Bacon. Numerously attended. Lord Suffield
two wins.
Main of Cocks won by Suffolk. Ball Room crowded. Gardens well attended. East Norfolk band. Ordinaries
at King’s Head & White Lion.
PROSECUTING FELONIES, Beccles Association. Annual General Meeting in King’s Head on 2 February.
Dinner on Table at 3 o’clock.
William Oswald, Treasurer
BECCLES
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Robert Fiske, Esq; Mr William Oswald; William Tiptod; HS Davey; William Crisp; Edward Arnold; Robert
Oswald; James Cole; William Buck; Jeremiah Taylor; William Davey, John Mapes; John Garrood; Job
Smith; John Browne, William Hooke, Robert Chipperfield; William Libbis; Robert Chapman; George Fenn;
Thomas Jay; Charles Chinnery; Thomas Collins; John Land, Mrs Lucy Purvis; Messrs Horth & Wales;
ANGEL INN: Edward Iffe (late waiter at the King’s Head) Begs leave to inform his Friends & the Public,
that he has taken the Angel Inn in that Town, and assures them, that no exertion shall be wanting to
render their accommodation comfortable.
EDUCATION: Assembly Benefit Parish School at King’s Head. (Assembly Room being repaired)
BECCLES ASSEMBLY for Benefit of Parish Schools at the King’s Head (Assembly Room beng repaired)
8th of January, 7s. Stewards: Cranston Bacon & Rev Charles Penrice
CELEBRATION of CORONATION at Beccles: A bullock roasted; the Cavalry met & fired; Ten barrels of
beer distributed; a Dinner of the Corporation & Inhabitants at the King’s Head.
LICENSING ALEHOUSES: Magistrates acting in and for the Hundred of Wangford give notice that they
will meet at the King’s Head Inn, Beccles on Saturday 15 September & Tunn’s Inn, Bungay on Thursday
20 September at 11 o’clock for the purposes of authorising persons to keep Common Alehouses or
Victualling Houses. Magistrates give notice they shall be very particular as to the character & conduct of
persons applying for licences: and that no person will be allowed to be bound for more than two Alehouse
Keepers. EC Sharpin, Clerk top Magistrates.
BECCLES SAVINGS BANK: The general Meeting of the Trustees & Managers will be held at the King’s
Head Inn, Beccles on Saturday 6 October, 1821
SALE of SHEETS: To be sold by Samuel Crowe & Son at the King’s Head, Beccles on Wednesday 21
November: 60 pairs of excellent new Holland, Russia & Flanders Linen Sheets, which are to be sold
without reserve, in lots of one pair each.
NEW COACH: Yarmouth & Ipswich New Day Coach. Leaves King’s Head, Yarmouth Mon, Wed & Fri
mornings at 10 am, through Beccles, Halesworth, Yoxford, Saxmundham, Wickham Market, Woodbridge to
Hedge’s Coach Office, Cornhill, Ipswich & to the Griffin Inn, whence it returns Tues, Thurs, Sat mornings
at 8 o’clock.
Proprietors Thomas Carter & Co who will not be accountable for parcels lost if above the value of £5,
unless entered as such, & paid for accordingly.
This coach also books passengers & parcels direct for London, which are forwarded by Hedges &
Boyce’s, Ipswich Night Coach at 8 o’clock to the Spread Eagle, Church Street, London from where it
returns every evening at 8 o’clock.
The above Coach will be found a comfortable & pleasant conveyance, particularly to those who do not
like the fatigue or whose business does not urge them to perform the whole journey from Yarmouth to
London in one day, having the choice of Four Coaches every morning from Ipswich to London, viz 8, 9, 10,
12 where places may be regularly booked by timely application.
SUFFOLK MILITIA: The Subdivision Meetings for receiving the lists of persons liable to serve in the
Regular & Local Militias, are appointed by a General Meeting of Deputy-Lieutenants, citing in & for the
said County, to be holden the day following.
Saturday February 23rd, 1822 (for the Sub-Division of Wangford & Mutford & Lothingland) at the King’s
Head, Beccles.
INNKEEPERS of WANGFORD: Magistrates appointed Thursday 19 September at the Tunns Inn, Bungay
& Saturday 21st September at the King’s Head, Beccles, for licences. Each Innkeeper recognizance himself
in £30, one surety in £20 & two in £10 each -- by new Act of Parliament
SUFFOLK MILITIA: The Subdivision Meetings for receiving the lists of persons liable to serve in the
Regular & Local Militias are appointed by a General Meeting of Deputy Lieutenants: Saturday 1 March:
Mutford, Wangford & Lothingland at the King’s Head, Beccles.
DIED: Thursday se’en night Mrs Smith, mother of Mrs - at the King’s Head Inn
TURNPIKE: Little Yarmouth Turnpike to be Let by Auction at King’s Head. Produced last year:
The Brampton Gate £104
BLYBURGATE CEMETERY: On Friday, 26 September the new Chapel and Burial Ground at Beccles
underwent the solemn office of consecration by the Lord Bishop of Norwich. His Lordship proceeded to
the Church attended by his officers, the Rector, many visiting clergy, the Portreeve and Corporation of the
Town, Churchwardens, etc., etc.
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returned to the King’s Head Inn where an excellent cold collation was given by the Corporation and
upwards of sixty persons partook of the delicacies of the season. Frederick Farr, Portreeve in the Chair.
The Bishop after taking some refreshments departed in his carriage for Norwich. His Lordship appeared in
good health and expressed his satisfaction with the occurrences of the day.
As Mr Mapes, the landlord at the King’s Head was procceding to Norwich on Wednesday se’en night
with a horse and gig, the horse took fright in thye Old Market and ran against a tumbril loaded with straw,
which overset it. Mr Mapes was severely bruised by his fall, but is fast recovering.
A very melancholy event happened at Beccles on Monday morning last. On the Sunday evening a young
man of gentlemanly appearance, came walking to the King’s Head Inn & said he should sleep there. In the
morning of Monday he went to a gun-maker in the town & requested to see a brace of pistols, and took
one over to the inn, he said to show a person, but he went immediately to his bedroom and shot himself.
He is not known to anyone in Beccles. His dress was an olive coloured coat, drab Keseymere waistcoat
and pantaloons and a black stock round his neck.
In his pocket were a black letter case with an amethyst seal, on which was engraved a dog rescuing a
drowning child, and the motto “Faithful in adversity” and a ring.
A Gentleman has been down to Beccles for inspecting the body and property of the unfortunate young
man .. and has recognised him as a member of a most respectable family in the County of Surrey; declines
to name the family.
BECCLES RACES: “All persons requested to retire behind the cords on the bell ringing for saddling.”
Ordinaries at the King’s Head & White Lion. Assembly first night. Plays, Rural Gardens. [no mention of
cock fighting]
HIRING FAIR: Michaelmas Fair & Petty Sessions for Hiring & Retaining Servants in Hundred of
Wangford at the King’s Head on Monday 1 October. Chief Constable: William Oswald.
COACH: Post Coach: Norwich, Lowestoft, via Loddon & Beccles, King’s Head; 4 inside & 10 outside.
7am; Returns 3.45 pm [illustration of coach]
“ADVICE to the POOR GRATIS”: Dr Lambert (London) at Angel, Halesworth; King’s Head, Bungay;
King’s Head, Beccles
TITHES: The Audit of Rev J Lillistone, Barsham at King’s Head, Beccles. 10% returned to Parishioners.
[next week’s paper corrected figure to 5%]
Thomas Farr, King’s Head, late Hindes
Thomas Farr, waste enclosed & built on the south side of the King’s Head
REWARD of £250 offered for better discovering of Felony at North Cove Fire: JL Farr £100, Magistrates
Association of Norfolk & Suffolk meeting at King’s Head, Beccles £100, J Lemming £50.
TITHE AUDIT at Weston held at King’s Head, Beccles: Large body of Labourers assembled & pressed
their claims for an advance of Wages to themselves & a reduction of tithe to the Farmers; which after some
discussion were agreed to & they went home cheerful & quite satisfied. Next day a larger body from North
Cove, Ellough & Willingham ... some of party behaved in a very noxious & threatening manner ... firm
behaviour of J Mayhew, Esq of Saxmundham appointed to receive tithes. The following morning Mr
Mayhew met farmers & labourers at North Cove. Affairs amicably settled & warrant issued for two
ringleaders of the party.
PORTREEVE: Richard Bohun sworn in. Corporation attends Service: Dr Owen preaches. Dinner at King’s
Head, Mr Newson. In the evening Mrs Bohun entertained a large party of Ladies at the King’s Head: Tea
& Supper were followed by a Ball.
HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY in Assembly Room. President: Earl of Stradbrooke. Large attendance: Sir
Edmund Bacon, Sir Thomas Gooch, etc. Superb Hyacinths, cucumbers, auriculas, seedling Strawberries. 30
to 40 Gents at Dinner at the King’s Head.
BECCLES RACES: Stands filled with fashionable Company, numerous Booths well attended, vast numbers
of people on foot, on Horseback & in Carriages with their places on each side the lines of running.
Assembly visited by the Earl of Stradbrooke, Sir E Bacon & family, Sir William & Lady Beauchamp Proctor,
Sir H & Lady Berney etc. Waltz, Quadrille & Gallopede. Sumptuous Dinner of Venison, etc. by Newman of
the King’s Head. Theatre, Gardens, Places of Amusement.
BECCLES HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY: Fourth Meeting in Assembly Room. President: Earl of
Stradbrooke. Large attendance; Sir Edmund Bacon, Sir Thomas Gooch etc. Mr George Thurlith?: 19 superb
hyacinths. Mr J Toll of Keswick ? 18 pots of very fine Auriculas. List of Keene’s seeding Strawberries from
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SOCIETY for PROTECTION of AGRICULTURE Formation at King’s Head of Beccles Branch. James
Boyden of North Cove, Treasurer & Secretary.
Mr Bloss in the Chair. Resolution: “That from the unparalleled depression under which the landed interest
now suffers & which threatens to reduce the middle ranks of society to pauperism, it behoves us to take
every step to stay so dire a calamity.”
Norwich, Beccles, Lowestoft: Pilot Coach daily (Sundays excepted). Lowestoft 7am to Norfolk Hotel.
Returns 5pm. Proprietors: William Durrant, Robert Newman [landlord of the King’s Head] & C Ansell.
Saturdays at 6am for Norwich Market.
Last Saturday the bar of the King’s Head was broken into, the till and cash box were carried off, but left on
the premises. £20 was taken.
TURNPIKE ROAD, Little Yarmouth to Blythburgh. AGM at King’s Head. Particulars of demands upon
Trustees to Mr George Fenn, the Surveyor.
REGATTA: Great number of Sailing Boats (one from Colchester) 1st Silver Medal won by Richard Darby.
Rowing matches for hats etc. Three Steam Boats plying up & down the River with large parties on board
... Band .... Dinner at King’s Head.
PROTECTION of AGRICULTURE Society. 5 different Meetings. Beccles: King’s Head. Saturday 6
February. J Robinson in Chair.
BALL: TRADESMEN’S Annual Ball; at King’s Head. Gents 6s/-; Ladies 5s/-
PRINCESS VICTORIA’S BIRTHDAY on Wednesday 24th of May on which HRH Princess Victoria will
attain her majority, there will be a Public Dinner at the King’s Head, Beccles for the purpose of celebrating
the event. Mayor in the Chair. Dinner Four o’cock. Tickets 6s each to be had at the Bar.
PRINCESS VICTORIA’S BIRTHDAY: Diner at the King’s Head. Mayor Presides. Loyal & patriotic Toasts.
Fireworks in Market Place. Bell Ringing.
BALL: King’s Head: Gents 6s 6d, Ladies 4s 6d; Stewards: Alfred Pierson, Esq, Messrs Sam Robinson,
James Boyden, JC Webster
DINNER for 40 Members of Freestone’s Hunt at King’s Head. Metcalfe sings.
TURNPIKE ROAD from Little Yarmouth to Blythburgh: AGM of Trustees in King’s Head, Beccles on
Monday 18 March at 12 o’clock “taking into consideration of erecting a new Bridge across part of the
Road called Gillingham Dam at or near the present wooden Footbridge”.
LOST DOG in Beccles on Tuesday 12th March a handsome liver coloured & white Setter answering to the
name of Ranger, whoever brings him to the Ostler at the King’s Head will receive 20shilings.
CHURCH: SOCIETY for the Education of the Poor in the Principles of the Established Church at the King’s
Head. Sir T Goch in the Chair.
MARRIAGE of QUEEN VICTORIA: Celebrations: Bells. Poor moving in all directions to the Butchers,
Bakers & Retail Beer Sellers for a due portion of the Beef, Bread & Beer allotted to them to the amount of
???. At noon flag hoisted in magnificent ???
Work suspended for the day. Bells, Guns. Mayor & Councillors parade to Assembly Room preceded by
the Band. Dinner for 200. 20 Toasts. Carefully avoiding any one likely to excite Religious or Political
feeling. Dance at King’s Head (under Committee of Management)
TURNPIKE: Little Yarmouth to Blythburgh. Assembly at King’s Head. EC Sharpin, cler to the Trustees.
Tolls to Let. Produced in the Present Year:
Haddiscoe & Gillingham £555; Brampton £160
VOTERS LIST revised at King’s Head Beccles
FW Farr, Esq., Tenement. in Beccles formerly Tiptod called King’s Head Inn
FARMERS’ CLUB PLOUGHING MATCH on Friday 12th May at Mr Newman’s (The Castle) 15
Competitors. Best Ploughman: James Cutler, Servant to Mr Sadd, Shadingfield. Many Prizes.
Dinner at King’s Head. AGM of Farmers’ Club at Assembly Room 70 Present. HG Dowson in Chair.
FARMERS’ CLUB & LABOURERS Friendly Society AGM; Ploughing Match for Hundred of Wangford.
Prize for sheep shearing. Exhibition of Stock. Dinner at King’s Head. 80 - 90. Lord Acheson in Chair. 20
deserving Labourers & Servants introduced & received Awards.
COACH: Old Established Coach, “The Day” leaves Norfolk Hotel, Norwich & King’s Head, Beccles daily
at 7.45 am, arrives Haughey Road Station in time for Trains to London, Bury at 12.7; Returns 12.43.
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FARMERS CLUB AGM: Small show of Stock. “In fact it could hardly be called one” Few Competitors. 50
COACH: [with illustration] J Harmer: “Pilot”: Coac from King’s Head, Monday, Wednesday, Saturday at
8.30 am. Fox & Hounds, Loddon 9.30. Trowse Station in time for 11 am Train to Dereham, Ely, Cambidge,
Peterborough, London. Returning from Star Inn, Haymarket at 4.15, meeting 11 o,clock down Train at
Trowse Station.
BALL: Subscription Assembly on Friday, 28 January. ES Gooch, WJ Crowfoot, HS Farr, C Chevallier
(Stewards) Howlett’s Band. Ladies 5/-, Gents 7/-. Tickets at Mr Allen, King’s Head & Cattermole,
Bookseller.
Beccles Borough Council organiised a perambulation of Beccles Parish. William Allen, landlord of the
King’s Head was paid £12. At prices 30 years later this would have provided 2000 pints!
NUISANCE ACT: Authorities appointed under Act. Sit daily in the Council Room. Alteration to Corn Hall
approved. Large Attendedance.
Dinner at King’s Head. “Many a Bumper for Success to Market of Old Beccles.”
DEAD CHILD: For some days the Town has been in a state of excitement, in consequence of the
discovery of a Child in a piece of watering in the Garden of Rev T Hickman. Inquest at the King’s Head.
Hannah Watkinson, living with the family committed for Trial. Young Man Yallop suspected &
questioned. Freed n Bail. The whole affair has caused a greatsensation in the Town & the forthcoming
Assizes are looked forward to with great interest.
RAILWAY: SM Peto visits Beccles to consider the site for the STATION of proposed Railway:
Haddiscoe, Beccles, Haleworth. Dinner at King’s Head: Ladies 4s/6d Gents 6s/6d. Mr & Mrs Alen praised.
DIED: Inquest on William Allen of King’s Head. Died from Apoplexy.
FW Farr, messuage in Beccles late T. Farr, before Hindes called the King’s Head (later Crawshaw &
Youngs)
CENSUS:
SALE: KING’S HEAD, Beccles on Saturday 16 August, by B Rix: Stables & Loose Boxes for 50 Horses.
Coaches
MARRIAGE of Georgiana Farr, only child of FW Farr to Rev JB Smith, eldest son of Lt- General Smith
“soon after daybreak every Street & House became ornamented with evergreens, Triumphal Arches &
Flags. Nine Carriages to church. 40 at Breakfast. Entertainment for Tradespeople at King’s Head in
evening. Volleys of musketry, fireworks, balloons. “Many of the Houses exhibited illuminated mottoes
suitable for the happy occasion.”
SALE; Commercial House & Family Hotel standing in the most eligible situation for business in the
Market Place of this populous and increasing market town & port; & now in the occupation of Mrs Allen
at a rental of £100 p.a.
The House & buildings are of a thoroughly substantial character, & in excellent repair; the House contains
7 commercial & family sitting rooms, porter room, private and mixing bars, coach office, 13 comfortable
sleeping rooms, with separate stair case, open gallery & landings; extensive wine & ale cellars; good
kitchen, larder, wash house, and other appropriate offices. In the Yard, which is spacious & entered by
folding gates from three separate directions are ranges of Commercial, Market, Coach & Post Horse
Stables & loose Boxes (for about 50 horses) with hay lofts, Granaries, Lock-up & open Carriage Houses,
Harness Rooms, Hostlery etc.
Freehold. Free Rents to Manors of : Beccles 1s 6d; Rosehall 1s 11d; Ellough 2s 2d.
Lot subject to owner of adjoining property using pump & privy at the NW corner of the Yard.
The purchaser will be required to take at a valuation Furniture, Fixtures, Horses, Carriages, Stock in Trade
& other tenant’s effects throughout house & premises.
The peculiarly prominent position of the King’s Head: the accommodation it is capable of affording- its
contiguity to the Corn Market, the Town Hall & other places of resort- The periodical meetings of societies
held in its rooms- with other advantages it possesses, must ever secure to it the unrivalled distinction
which it has for many years claimed as the Head Inn of the Town. Coaches run from it to Norwich,
Southwold & through Bungay & Harleston to meet the Eastern Union Railway at Diss. The omnibuses to
the Hadiscoe Station of the Eastern Counties Line - opening a Railway Communication with Yarmouth,
Lowestoft, Norwich & all parts of the kingdom.
Charles Crawshaw & John Youngs paid £2510 for the King’s Head & two other pubs (not in Beccles)
NEW MAYOR of BECCLES: On Thursday last the Council unanimously elected William E Crowfoot, Esq,
Mayor for the ensuing year, which gentleman has before filled the Office with the highest credit to himself,
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Caroline Allen
widow, aged 30
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the late Mayor, Alderman William J Crowfoot, Esq, MD, on his retiring from office, attended by most of the
leading families in the Town. A most excellent and sumptuous entertainment was set before them by the
new Landlord of the King’s Head
FARMERS’ TEA at the King’s Head. About 50 present.
Crawshay & Youngs
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[The next Landlord was living in Norwich in 1851]
Theatre Street, Norwich: Norwich St Peter Mancroft Norwich, Norfolk
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ADVERTISEMENT: Mr Neep, Surgeon Dentist of Norwich at Beccles, King’s Head on Fridays
ARCHDEACON’S VISITATION by
dinner at the King's Head & White Lion
FALL of DELHI: Church Bells rung to celebrate the Fall of Delhi. Dinner at the King’s Head to celebrate.
Col Wilson (brother of General Wilson who commanded the assault) present (He lived in Beccles?)
MAYOR’S DINNER, William Cowles entertained at the King’s Head - a party of Friends including the
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CENSUS: Martin Knowles, married, aged 51, innkeeper, born Castle Rising, Norfolk
DEATH: Martin Knowles, Innkeeper, 6 May 1865 aged 57
Hannah Knowles continuing to run the King’s Head after her Husband’s death
DIED: Charles Reynolds, for many years waiter at the King’s Head, who died 13 May 1866.
WORKMEN’S OUTING: 15 Workmen employed by Messrs Cutting & Son (Engineers) had a pleasant trip
to Bury st Edmund’s. Starting from the King’s head at 4 am in a van drawn by 4 Horses & returned at an
early hour on Friday morning after spending the day visiting the Shows of the agricultural & Horticultural
Societies & otherwise enjoying themselves.
Transfer of Licence from Hannah Knowles to William Webster
EAST SUFFOLK ELECTION: Large Majority for the Conservatives & late Members: Hon JM Heniker-
Major 3,648 & Mr Corrance 3,626; Liberals: Adair 3,313, Western 3042 (defeated)
But in Beccles: M Henicker 147, Corrance 152; Adair 230, Western 208.
Beccles voting at the corner house in the centre of the Plain opposite the King’s Head - window taken out
& barricaded place in front. Conservative Committee Room at the King’s Head. Liberals at White Lion.
“At Noontime a number of the Lower Classes assembled together & began to be noisy & boistrous in
their behaviour. Shortly after Polling comnmenced some Pupils at the Fauconberge School were seen to
pull down bills of the Liberal Party. The Lower Classes seemed bent on retaliation. An opportunity
presened itself when Mr John Seago, bricklayer, was driven up in a pony cart to the Polling Place by Mr
Isaac Green, pawnbroker, to vote for the Conservatives, the colours of whom decorated the pony’s head.
The crowd were bent upon preventing Seago, who they claimed as belonging to their own class, from
voting, & having seized upon him , were conveying him off in triumph, when some of the Fauocnbergians
came up and remonstrated. The roughs at once set Seago at Liberty & turned upon the Fauconbergians &
commenced hooting at them & hustling them about. Inspector Cole & some others of the Police came up &
protected the Fauconbergians to the entrance of the King’s Head Yard, where they remained under the
archway for some time, the crowd continuing hooting & groaning.
After the interchange of a good deal of “mob”, a rush was made at the Gateway (which was hemmed in by
Police & several of the Conservative Party) for the purpose of affecting an entrance. At this time there
were about 100 assailants. Three or Four times they effected an entrance and were as often repulsed; but
at length they succeede in getting into the middle of the Yard, with the intention of seizing upon some of
those who had been rescued from them, or failing this, upon carrying off any of the Conservative Party
upon whom they might be able to lay their hands.
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by the collar & by the arms & attempted to carry him into the Street. However the Police prevented this
after a very severe struggle, & not before Mr Lay’s clothes were considerably torn. The next object of
attack was Mr Isaac Green, who appeared again, but without his pony cart. A crowd at once surounded
him & pushd him about until they got him against the Town Hall, where 40 or 50 of them continued
pressing upon him, & would no doubt have caused him some personal damage, had not the Police effected
his rescue & escorted him to his house, the mob hooting & pushing him all the way. The mob then
returned to the Polling Place & insulted all who went to vote for the Conservatves, or who belonged to
that party. The aspect of affairs was now really serious, & the mob had increased to 200 or 300. The
Tradesmen becoming alarmed put up their shop shutters, and in many cases closed the doors.
Amongst those who were insulted were Rev Mr Suckling, who upon coming from the Poll, was loudly
hooted & to whom offensive language was used; but Inspector Cole walked by his side through the
Market Place & thus prevented his being further assailed.
After this the mob observed Mr Mullet in the Market Place & treated him in a similar way to Mr Green.
The mob continued hooting about the Streets, & wreaked their revenge upon any of the Conservatives,
who unfortunately made their apearance, Mr James Crisp, Mr Sharpe, Mr F Mills & Mr Walne,
successively falling into their hands being rescued by the Police & those who assisted them.
The windows of the King’s Head were repeatedly the object at which missiles were thrown, & so many of
the panes were broken that at 4 pm the Committee closed the shutters. Windows were also broken in
several houses in the neighbourhood of the New Market & the flag of the Conservative party, which had
been hoisted at the King’s Head was torn down & pulled to pieces. At 5 o’clock the Poll closed & shortly
afterwards the mob dispersed and the Town became quiet
DEATH of Elizabeth daughter of William Hucks & Mahala Webster aged 9 on 13 March 1872
DEATH of Mahala wife of William Hucks Webster aged 35 on 30 Dec 1872
WEDDING of third daughter of Mr JK Garrod to Mr George W Dickson. Mr Garrod’s employees, about 60
in number, entertained at the King’s Head
WEDDING of John Oldrin, of Rushmere, Wangford to Miss A Bright of Earlham House, Lowestoft. About
40 of workmen (including those employed at Engineering Works, Beccles & the farm at Rushmere) - Dinner
at King’s Head. Chair taken by Mr J Blunderfield of Yoxford; Vice Chair by Mr W Cutting, manager of the
Old Market Iron Works.
LIQUIDATION: William Hucks Webster, Inn Holder, [King’s Head] & Hackney Carriage Proprietor
SALE: Furniture of KING’S Head Hotel: Bankruptcy of Mr Webster
COUNCIL: Post of Councillor vacant on account of insolvency of Mr WH Webster
Mr Youngs of Norwich applied for transfer of licence of the King’s Head from Mr Webster.
FORESTERS’ ANNIVERSARY DINNER: Chairman, WM Crowfoot. Dinner at King’s Head. Toast to
Chairman: “ He was glad to hear that since their last meeting together the Chairman had taken to himself ‘a
better half’ (cheers) and he hoped that the long honoured name of Crowfoot would be handed down to
posterity untarnished and respected, as it was now in Beccles. He begged to propose to them the health of
their respected Chairman, and was sure they would drink it with all the honour and enthusiasm it deserved.
It was very kind of Mr Crowfoot to leave the comforts of home, which he now understood and enjoyed
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Mayor’s Dinner for 32 people. Mr Peter Youngs of the King’s Head catered at the Assembly Room. The
band of 4th Suffolk Artillery Volunteers played
NIGHT SOIL emptied during the day. AG Love, Inspector of Nuisances testified against CF Parker & Peter
Youngs, of the King’s Head. “Offensive smells through the Town.” Fined 1s 6d each, Costs 8s 6d each.
SOTTERLEY HALL AGENT attended at the King’s Head in the afternoon to pay the Annual Tradesmen’s
Bills. In the evening an excellent tea was provided by Mr Youngs, followed by a sociable evening. About
20 of the leading tradesmen attended.
CONSERVATIVE GATHERING & MARKET TEA at the King’s Head. Col Barne: “The trying times through
which the farmers are passing, & the peculiar difficulty that their labourers were being drawn forth to the
Herring Industry.
DINNER PARTY at the King’s Head for William Blyth, by his friends. [farmer of 47 Station Road]
The Mayor, (JD Eastaugh) in the Chair. Dinner provided by Peter Youngs of the King’s Head
Soups: Mock Turtle, Ox Tail
Fish: Salmon, Lobster Sauce, Fried Soles, Shrimp Sauce,
Entrees: Sweetbreads, Stewed Kidneys & Mushrooms, Pigeon a la Compote
Releevee: Fore Quarter of Lamb, Boiled Fowls, Roast Ducklings, Roast Beef, Calf’s Head, Tongue, Ham
Entrendu: Wine Jelly, Lemon Sponge, Trifle, Cabinet Pudding, Fancy Pastry, Tipsy Cake, Cream & Stilton
Cheese, Lobster Salad
Dessert: Olives, Normandy Pippins, Preserved Green Ginger, Filberts, Dried Fruits, Orange, Fancy Biscuits
Wines: Sparkling Dry Champagne, Still Hocks, Madeira, Claret, Curacoa, Amontilados, Sherry, Port
(Vintage ‘58), Sauterne
ADVERTISEMENT: James Flegg [20 years old, Ostler at the King’s Head] taken the Carrying Business
lately held by Robert & Thomas Brooke. The Van will start from the King’s Head Yard on Wednesday &
Saturday mornings at 6 am, returning the same day from the “Star”, Haymarket, Norwich at 4 o’clock.
COACHBUILDERS’ OUTING: Horsley’s employees between 50 & 60 to Yarmouth in 4 pair-horse
conveyances from the King’s Head & White Lion Hotels on Saturday. To the Bridge Hotel for breakfast,
returned for lunch at 2pm & left at 8.30 reaching Beccles at 11 pm.
MARKET TEA: JD Eastaugh: When agriculture flourished, Beccles flourished. Agriculture not flourishing
much at present. Mr Masters proposed the toast of Mr P Youngs, the landlord of The King’s Head - the
hotel supplied a great want in a town like Beccles, & he had repeatedly heard commercial gentlemen remark
upon the comforts & conveniences they met with here. He thought it was a matter for congratulation that
they had such a place in the town.
Henry Read, Land Agent in Norfolk & Suffolk: In 1851 & 1852 agriculture was very depressed. A good
many farms he was connected with had to be taken into the hands of the landlords then, but during the last
two or three years agricultural prospects had been much worse than even then. Two years ago things
looked very bad; last year they appeared worse; but this year they were worse than ever. There was no
doubt that landlords would have to meet the times.
TO LET: Stabling or Warehouse Hungate Lane: Apply Mr Flegg, King’s Head Hotel Yard.
1880
found her mistress in the morning lying on the floor, dead.
BECCLES REGATTA on Monday, 28 Aug.: Two sailing matches and for jolly boats, river fishing boats,
four men in each boat. The Band of G Company, 2nd NRV played a long and varied programme near the
committees barge, on which Mr Youngs of the King’s Head, catered for lunch. On the Quay were steam
horses, swing boats and stalls.. These were liberally patronized by the youngsters, while their elders
refreshed themselves at the drinking booths in the intervals between watching the progress of the
competing boats.
MARKET TEA in the King’s Head, Beccles: Mr Beaman said “He could not say much about trade; in fact
the less he said the better. With a few excveptions the trade had been bad; he might say very bad. He
supposed the bakers and butchers had done the best; the millers must have found their trade nearly all
profit;
WAVENEY VALLEY BICYCLE CLUB, 20 Members of the Club had a successful supper at King’s Head.
Spoke of immense development of cycling over the last ten years.
RAILWAY EMPLOYEES DINNER at King’s Head. The Mayor in the Chair: They were indebted to the
Railway Company for the improved accommodation in the shape of trains, but they would be much more
grateful to them if they could also have better accommodation at the station. The station was was
frequented by many trains - some hundred and more daily in the summr, and he believed about 70 now.
JUBILEE COMMITTEE Agreed that Mr Miles (White Lion) & Peter Youngs (King’s Head) provide lunch
at 2s a head. 700 tickets to be printed, 300 blue tickets for the Town Hall, 300 red tickets for the Corn Hall,
(printed on them: “Each person to bring a knife, fork & spoon”) 100 tickets for those who cannot attend
the dinner. (printed on them “each person to take one plate and mug to the King’s Head at quarter past
12”)
VISITATION of new ARCHDEACON. Spoke of advancement of the Church in 50 years: great increase in
the care bestowed on the restoration and adornment of churches, the revival of convocation, the
establishment of diocesan conferences, and rapid growth of our home and colonial episcopate; but there
was ground for fear. The church was in danger of unhappy divisions. There were 220 religious
denominations.
luncheon. Then follwed a discussion on “Agricultural Depression”. The Archdeacon regretted the state of
the clergy, landlords and farmers, and that the incomes of all were diminished. A churchwarden thought
that the landlords’ income was sunk, the farmers’ gone, but the parsons had up to the present had theirs in
full, save with small reductions on the glebe, and it would be well if they paid the small chaqrges under
discussion. The clergy were not distressed.
RAILWAY EMPLOYEES DINNER: The first of two held at the King’s Head. The Mayor in the Chair. Also
JL Wilkinson, (stationmaste, Beccles), Mr Gillingwater (stationmaster at Geldeston), Mr Hammond (head of
Goods department) & TF Meehan (head clerk in the booking office). The Mayor spoke of the
developments in the Geat Eastern over the last year: A great many stations added to the system. They
were spending £1,300,00 on works in hand.
VISITOR to HORSLEY COACH WORKS: The Marquis Deves, Master of Horse to the King of Siam & an
official from the Legation were met at the Station by Mr BT King, after lunch at the King’s Head proceeded
to view the Works. The Marquis ordered some carriages to be built and sent out to Bangkok. The present
order is only an introductory one to be succeeded by frequent others.
WIFE’S DEBTS. I Peter Youngs, late of King’s Head, Newmarket will not be responsible for debts of my
wife, Charlotte Youngs from this date. Signed, Peter Youngs, 1 Albany Villas, Fair Close, Beccles.
POLICE COURT: Charlotte Youngs, wife of Peter Youngs guilty of wilful damage to windows at the
KING’S HEAD, Newmarket. She caused a disturbance about 6.30 pm, and was put out of the side door.
She immediately smashed a window. She was fined 14s 6d, which she could not pay, and was taken to
Norwich gaol.
UNRULY WIFE: Charlotte Youngs, wife of Peter Youngs [He was in 1881 a widower, and was now aged
70] charged with disorderly behaviour at the King’s Head. Harry Youngs asked her to go away when she
arrived at 7 am. She would not. She came again & he sent for the police. She interfered with the servants.
She was using disgusting language. She was apprehended on a warrant. She was fined £2 and 9s costs.
She could not pay and was sent to Norwich prison for 14 days.
Mr AW Cattermole, overseer in the machine department of the Caxton Press, leaving the town after 26
years. 100 in the King’s Head, given purse of £10.
CHARLOTTE YOUNGS before Court again. Drunk and disorderly in the King’s Head. Fined £1 10s, which
she could not pay. To prison for 1 month, hard labour.
MARRIAGE of John Robert Crisp (only son of J Edwin Crisp) to Miss Ethel Cooper-Brown of Thorpe at
St George’s, Hanover Square. 155 of Mr Crisp’s workforce, including wives & some tradesmen of the town
on a river excursion on board the ss Elsy. The tradesmen went on the new steam wherry Topaz. They left
at 10.30 am & returned at 9 pm having visited Oulton Broad & Somerleyton. Dinner & tea were provided on
board by Mr Youngs, of the King’s Head. Glasses filled with Champagne.
CYCLISTS’ RIDE Group of cyclists set off from Aldgate, London at midnight, despite the rain, arrived in
Beccles at 4pm. The King’s Head was the stopping place for luncheon, and the old posting house was the
centre of a very animated scene. After luncheon a large group of cyclists formed up in the Newmarket, and
Mr A Darby took a large-sized photograph of the party. A procession was the formed out of the town, and
the remaining fifteen of a journey of 130 miles to Yarmouth was ridden at a sharp pace.
STRANGE VISITOR: Early on Friday morning a hare visited the town. Very few people were about at the
time, and strange to say, not a single dog was to be seen. The hare, in a hurry, leaving the King’s Head
Yard, knocked down a little boy, and doubling across the Newmarket made for the churchyard, which it
reached safely and was seen no more.
FAUCONBERGE SCHOOL: [The Golden] Jubilee of the revival of the School, and of its location at St
Mary’s. A dinner was held in the King’s Head. There were present: Mr Arthur G Peskett, Fellow & Tutor
of Magdalene College, Cambridge (in the chair), Rev JH Raven (Headmaster) and Messrs Merry, Carr,
Turner and Holt (assistant masters) etc
VISITORS’ LIST: Staying in Beccles (with or without wives): King’s Head 9; White Lion 7; Waveney Hotel
[Northgate] 3; Alexandra Hotel 3; Clifton Temperance Hotel 3; Laburnham Villa, Alexandra Road 1;
Kilbrack 1; Watermere House [Fen Lane] 3; Riverview House [Northgate] 2; The Laurels, London Road 3;
Suffolk Inn [Station Road] Pickerel Inn [Puddingmoor] 1; Yachts 8.
NEW FIRE ESCAPE: The first trial takes place from the King’s Head. The Mayor is the first to make a
descent.
SOCIETY: Annual meeting of the Loyal “Temple of Friendship” held at the King’s Head, the secretary
RAILWAY: The first of the annual dinners to the railway employees, at Beccles, promoted by public
subscription, held at the King’s Head Hotel, Dr. McComb presiding in the absence of the Mayor. Mr.
Blanden, station master, was in the vice-chair
FIRE BRIGADE: Annual Dinner of the Caxton Press Fire Brigade held at the King’s Head Hotel, the Mayor
presiding.
AGRICULTURAL ASSOCIATION: Annual Meeting of the North Suffolk Agricultural Association, held at
the King’s Head Hotel, Col. Burton presiding.
VISITORS’ LIST: Places: Alexandra Road (2); “The Hermitage”, Bridge Street (3); Waveney Hotel,
Northgate (10); Suffolk Boarding House, Station Road (6); King’s Head, New Market (7)
BECCLES TRADESMEN’S ASSOCIATION annual Dinner in King’s Head
AEROPLANE: The Beccles aeroplane: Large party come from Ipswich, Yoxford, Melton? etc to see Capt
Saunders’ Aeroplane. Tea at King’s Head. Saunders demonstrates engine. Gusty wind prevents flying.
SPARROW CULL: Raveningham & District Sparrow Club, AGM at the King’s Head; 10,107 sparrows &
eggs destroyed. Old rate of pay: 6d per dozen for birds & 3d per dozen for eggs, reverted to.
SALE of STOCK: KING’S HEAD, New Market: GF Chaton tenancy expires: Jobmaster Stock &
contenements of Hotel & Yard & Stables [He had been at the King’s Head since at least 1906. In 1904
1911
BEET SUGAR FACTORY to be opened at Claydon. Well-attended Meeting held at the King’s Head. FWD
Robinson presided. It was hoped that famers would grow the crop and make use of the plant.
BECCLES AMATEUR SAILING CLUB: AGM at King’s Head. Col RF Lush proposed, seconded by FA
Clatworthy that Major SL Barrett again to be Commodore. SJ Owles (Hon Treas), Committee HT Clatworthy
(Hon Sec), Dr HP Helsham, H Butcher, LT Clarkson, FJ Meen & FJ Tracy.
Beccles; Comfortable Accommodation; Excellent Cuisine; Garage, Appointed to RAC and AA & MU;
Youngs Crawshay & Youngs’ Gold Medal Ales. Proprietress: MM Cooper; Phone: Beccles 47
The advertising photograph showed the gateway from New Market open, without doors. The text
says“The King’s Head with wide archway under which Edward FitzGerald would sit watching the coach as
it clattered in. It would cause some commotion today as the yard of former times is now a spacious
lounge.”
Francis KERRIDGE
Eleanor KERRIDGE
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King’s Head Hotel Plans
Bullard & Sons
Watney Mann
Watney Mann (East Anglia)
Norwich Brewery Co Ltd
Whitbread
Ryan Elizabeth Holdings Ltd
Blyburgate Brewery in 1852 there was a stable in the entrance way from Smallgate on both the north and south sides. The site of the
stable on the south side was gifted to the Town:
1948
The Northern Stables
Smallgate, taken between 1903 and 1919, it is not clear whether the building at present on the site was already there at that time.
From Rix’s plan and the maps dating from about 1883, 1903, 1927 and 1972 it occupies exactly the same site.
The building in the early 1900s was covered with posters and advertising boards, but it certainly was not a building with a Flemish
gable on its southern end. This gable is certainly later than the photograph.
Looking at the building itself it appears (in the dark) to be all one building, except for the corner on the entrance side, where there is
a disturbance in the brickwork at the bottom and the courses do not line up.
Messrs Youngs, Crawshay & Youngs, Ltd [who owned the King’s Head] dedicate a piece of land of 90 square yards at the
junction of Exchange Square and Smallgate, to the use of the public as an open space, without compensation.
The Mayor etc undertake that no building other than shelters will at any time be erected or placed on the land and the
Mayor etc. will provide, erect and maintain a suitably constructed brick wall along the agreed boundary line.
As far as planning is concerned this all remains within the curtilage of the Grade 2 Listed Building. Decisions can be talken in this
light.
1674
1756-61
1761-92
Philip Lambkin
Robert Brooke
William Hindes took over King’s Head after 18 years servant to Mr John Spackman of the White Horse
Tavern in Ipswich. [he died 23 August 1792]
Mr Ward
Robert Burling
JF Barlow
John Mapes
Robert Newman
William Allen
Caroline Allen
Martin Knowles
Hannah Knowles
William Webster
Peter Youngs
Harry Youngs
George Henry Chaston
John Wilkinson
Maud Cooper
Captain Lyons Campbell
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and flat arches. Ogee bracket cornice with plain course above. Slate roof, hipped. Shop front, ground floor with wood
case.? Interior: !st floor panelled room. 2nd floor Regency fireplace.
facing the Market Place. The intention was probably to line the facades of the two buildings up so that
they should create a better piece of townscape when the buildings were being rebuilt. The red brick facade
built at that time remains on the King’s Head. However, No 6 was probably refaced during the early 19th
century with “Suffolk White Brick”. There is a painting of the New Market dating from about 1810 which
shows No 6 as a three storey building with windows spaced like those today. The King’s Head has
windows flush with the wall whereas No 6 has windows rebated into the depth of the wall. This is
probably the result of the refronting that took place. Probably the original bricks are still behind the
present facade, which were simply added to the facade.
The owners of the building after 1743 had to pay the Manor of Beccles one shilling a year for the land they
had taken for their new facade, which like all “waste” ground was owned by the Lord of the Manor.]
Gyles Bullen, for his house he dwelleth in late Thomas Horlson before Edward Berney
Gyles Bullen, for a parcel of Florens tenement there
[Giles Bulliant - note the random character of 16th century spelling - became a member of the XXIV in 1584
and died in 1602. He was never promoted to the XII]
Robert Gislam, for a tenement late Gyles Bulliant before Edwards & Burneys
Robert Gislam, for a parcel of Florens tenement
Thomas Vynior, tenement late Gyles Bulliant
Thomas Vynior, for part of the tenement Florens
[Thomas Vynior, gent became a Member of the XXIV of the Corporation of Beccles Fen in 1613 and a
Member of the senior XII in 1623, the year he became Portreeve of Beccles (the equivalent of the Mayor)
He died in 1628.]
Thomas Page, for a tenement in New Market late Gyslams since Thomas Vynor
[Thomas Page, gent, became a Member of the XXIV in 1649, was unusually elected a Member of the XII
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INDENTURE, 3 February, between John Page of Kirby Kane (gent) & Prudence his wife AND Ann Welton
(widow of William Welton, notary public deceased) AND Philip Strowger alias Strolger of North
Burlingham (yeoman) & Dorothy his wife AND John Bishop of Hamblington (husbandman) & Katherine
his wife, grandchild of William Strowger, late of Beccles (linenweaver) of FIRST PART
Leah Murdoch, widow, relic of George Murdoch, late of Beccles (tallowchandler) SECOND PART
William Boyce of Beccles (linen draper) THIRD PART
John Farrow of Beccles (cordwainer) & Mary his wife FOURTH PART
Nicholas Dodson of Beccles (barber) FIFTH PART
William Lacy of Beccles (mason) SIXTH PART
ALL THAT Messuage called EVERARDS, [Newmarket 6] now in the occupation of Leah Murdoch, with
houses, buildings, yards & orchards & a quarter of a well in Newmarket
BETWEEN the Red Lion [Newmarket 8] in the occupation of Henry Mihill & Robert Rooke or their
asignees, NORTH
The Messuage, garden, lands, late in the tenure of John Botswaine, now in the tenure of Philip Lambkin,
called the King’s Head, late of William Denny, Baronet SOUTH
Newmarket WEST
Smallgate EAST
1699
1743 Beccles Manor Court
Ralph Keable, [1713-86] apothecary, take & build at front of his house on the east side of Market between
King’s Head SOUTH; & house late Amyas on the NORTH containing 8 ft.
[Ralph Keable’s father, John was also an apothecary and was the third son of Ralph Keable of Thoryld, a
gentry family. The eldest son took over the estate and younger sons either went into the army, the church
Ralph Keeble, for a tenement late Edmund Whincop, formerly Murdoch
Sarah Horth, spinster, piece of ground on east side of New Market on which the messuage of Ralph
Keable was partly built, which she has lately purchased
[Sarah Horth ran a shop of some kind with Miss Wales here at first, and later in part of No 8 New Market.]
Mary Temple, widow, piece of ground on east side of New Market, part of messuage late Sarah Horth &
before of Ralph Keable
SALE: Household furniture of Mrs Temple, deceased
Samuel Lillistone, piece of ground on east side of New Market containing 8 ft upon which messuage
formerly Samuel Horth late of Mary Temple is partly built
[B] 1s
[Samuel Lillistone, 1757-1829 was a merchant, importing coal and other goods to Beccles and exporting
corn and malt. He became very prosperous. He lived beside his work at 41 Northgate, the Staithe, but then
also purchased Staithe House, 44 Northgate, where he subsequently lived. Perhaps he inherited this house
from his widowed sister, who seems to have returned to her native town after the death of her husband]
Elizabeth Lillistone, [she was the widow of Samuel Lillistone, and after his death moved from Staithe House
in Northgate to the New Market] a piece of ground on east side of New Market part of messuage of Mary
Temple is built, late of Samuel Lillistone, her husband
Mary Lillistone, spinster, [she died 1881] Piece of ground on east side of New Market part of messuage
of Mary Temple, late Elizabeth Lillistone & Sam Lillistone
SALE: New Market.
Freehold Family Residence, recently occupied by Miss Lillistone, deceased.
Occupying a commanding position in the New Market Place, with offices, gardens, substantial Stable &
Coach-House approached from Smallgate
SALE: New Market: proprietor: FWL Lane, Esq.
Substantial & well-built Freehold Residence occupying a commanding position in the New Market with
Garden & excellent Stabling & back Entrance in Smallgate. [did not sell?]
Stead & Simpson set up in Beccles
1795 Beccles Manor Court
1812 Beccles Manor Court
[she was the sister of Samuel Lillistone]
1826 Beccles Manor Court
1851
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Mary Ann Lillistone
Elizabeth Page
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Shoe makers
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dormers, pantile roof, 5 first floor double hung sash windows with glazing bars, ground floor 18 century or early 19
century bowed shop front fronts. Recently rebuilt, the front is facsimile retaining the shop fronts [one rebuilt to
match the other two].
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Mr Westhope, for the Red Lion east of the Plains in Beccles Market
Owner: Mr Westrop; Occupant: Mr Mihill
HEARTH TAX: 8 Hearths
ORIENTATION: All that messuage called Everard’s now in the occupation of Leah Murdoch, with
houses, buildings, yards & orchards & a quarter of a well in New Market [number 6 New Market];
between the Red Lion in the occupation of Henry Mihill & Robert Rooke on the north [number 8 New
Market]; & the messuage etc. late John Boatswaine now in the tenure of Philip Lambkin called the King’s
Head late of William Denny, Baronet [King’s Head] on the south; one head abutteth on New Market
towards the west; and the other Smallgate to the east.
Westhorp, gent for the Red Lion in the Plains
John Harwood, the Red Lion late Westhorp (Mr Newton)
Roger Eaton, late Harwood before Westhorpe late the Red Lion
Roger Eaton, in right of his wife, late [Mary] Amyas, messuage on east side of New Market, late Amyas
before Harwood formerly Westhorp. Paid relief of 1s 10d on death of Stephen Amyas
Ann & Frances Amyas, spinsters, a messuage on the east side of New Market formerly Amyas, Harwod, &
late Roger Eaton in right of Frances, his wife
Isaac Blowers, the younger, messuage on the east side of New Market late Ann & Frances Amyas, before
Roger Eaton & formerly Harwood
[There is a fascinating Diary written by Blowers - see File: Beccles, People, Blowers]
SALE by Private Contract (Two Lots were sold by Auction on 26 Jan): The MESSUAGE in the Market
Place, Beccles, lately the Resdence of Mr Blowers, with walled-in garden planted with fruit trees, vinery,
greenhouse, stable, brew house, & replete with conveniences either for trade (the situation being highly
eligible) or a private Residence.
ALSO the shop, parlour and warehouse adjoining in the occupation of Benjamin Crickmore, tailor, tenant
from year to year at the Rent of £14.
ALSO the cottage and stable at the bottom of the Garden, in the occupation of Widow Margerom [see
1820 Smallghate 41]
The MESSUAGE consists of a Hall, Parlour, small breakfast room, Kitchen and pantries on the Ground
Floor. Drawing Room and 4 bedrooms on the First Floor & three attics and cellars.
The ESTATE is Leasehold of the President & Fellows of Queen’s College Cambridge, for the term of 40
years, whereof 33 years were unexpired at Michaelmas last, at the yearly Rent of £5 4s, and the Lease is
also subject to the annual payment of £2 16s for Land Tax; and a Free Rent to the Manor of Beccles and
another Free Rent of 1s 6d to the Manor of Ellough.
Further particulars of the above properties may be had by applying to Mr Bohun, Solicitor, Beccles.
To be disposed of: A most desirable wholesale and retail business in the above branches [Jewellers,
Stationers, Silversmiths] together with Cutlery, Haberdashery, Perfumery and Patenement Medicines and a
variety of other articles.
This concern has been established upwards of forty years - its connection is of the first respectability. The
situation is particularly eligible, being in the centre of the Market Place, Beccles, Suffolk, where an
excellent trade was for many years advantageously conducted by Mesdames Horth and Wales. and lately
by Mr Robert Adkin, deceased.
The premises consist of a handsome SHOP and SHOW ROOM, excellent DWELLING HOUSE, Yard, and
Garden, with useful outbuildings; the whole to be LET with immediate possession. The stock to be taken
at valuation -- any person who can command £1,200 to £1,500 has an opportunity of employing it in the
above concern to great advantage.
Value £8
1700
1736
1740
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Rent 1s 10d
1820
1823
1829
Margaret Adkin, Messuage on east side of Market Place formerly the Red Lion, late Blowers, before
Eaton formerly Amyas
Mrs Adkin, messuage on east side of New Market in occupation of Thomas Mason, late property of Isaac
Blowers, formerly Amyas
WANTED: at Michaelmas: A Man & Woman without incumbrances. The woman to take the entire
Management of the Dairy. The Man, a Yardman, to make himself generally useful. Wages £5 per Quarter
with Board & Lodging. Mr Grimwade, Market Place, Becles.
SALE: Household Goods, Furniture, Stock in Trade, Fixtures of Mr William Grimwade, baker &
Confectioner - for benefit of Creditors
55 New Bond Street, London & Beccles
The great increase in my trade in England and abroad and the difficulty I have experienced in procuring an
adequate supply of first class labour, have compelled me to establish a house in London.
I have fortunately met with convenient premises at 55 New Bond Street, where I shall be still aided in the
management of my business by my son, who I have taken into partnership. HJS or son intend being at
their office in Beccles every alternate Friday and Saturday.
TO BE LET: Excellent business premises with large front shops, warerooms, comfortable dwelling house,
garden, vinery, stable, etc. in New Market. The most central and attractive position in the town for trade,
lately in the occupation of HJ Scott, tailor, who has removed his working staff to 55 New Bond Street,
London. All local charges (except a small Poor Rate) are paid out of the Borough Fund
ADVERTISEMENT: HJ Scott have reopened their branch at Beccles as a branch office of 55 New Bond
Street.
Frederick Feltham, of Portsmouth, is sentenced to 14 days imprisonment for breaking six panes of glass in
Messrs Scott & Sons shop front
1851
1851 CENSUS
William Grimwade
Sarah Grimwade
William Grimwade
John G Grimwade
Sarah E Grimwade
Alexander Grimwade
Harriet White
Maria Roberts
Maria ?
Adkin
William Grimwade
bookseller
£43
M
42
7
5
4
2
F
M
M
F
M
40
21
18
Somersham, Suffolk
Beccles, Suffolk
Beccles, Suffolk
Beccles, Suffolk
Beccles, Suffolk
F
F
F
wife
Son
Son
Dau
Scholar
Sutton, Suffolk
Wenhaston, Suffolk
Uggeshall, Suffolk
U
U
Serv
Serv
House Maid
Nurse Maid
1861
1871
1881
1881 CENSUS
6938
Adkin
Henry J Scott
Kings Cambridge
Henry Scott
Henry Scott
Henry Scott
tailor
tailor
tailor
£34- 10
£35
20 Persons
Eliza SCOTT
Kitty C. INGHAM
Annie HEAVER
Servant
6940
6941
NMar
NMar
U
U
26
24
F
F
St Pancras, Middlesex, England
Shepherds Bush, Middlesex, England
Visitor
Serv
Domestic
1904
1906 Survey
1907
1912
1914
1922
1927
1933
King’s Head
?
Henry Scott
Henry J Scott
Henry J Scott
HJ Scott
Henry Scott
Henry Scott
tailor
tailor
Henry J Scott & sons
Henry J Scott
Queen’s College, Cambridge
1948
1954
1963
1965
1974
2001
HJ Scott & Son (AH Moyse)
RH Clifford & Co
RH Clifford & Co
Downsway
Somerfield
tailors
wine & spirit merchant
wines & spirits
Supermarket
1948
1948
Part of ground floor, stucco, painted. 1st floor stone dentile band. Slate roof Cambered heads with keys to 1st floor
sash windows with stone eases. Arched windows and entrances at ground floor. Splayed corner, west, and 2 windows
on return in the Walk. Designed by W Oldham Chambers 1864 House and shop for W.E.Crowfoot. Suffolk white
brick.
Two storey building on corner site. Quoins and elaborate window architraves to first floor, arched rusticated windows
with keystones to ground floor.
Builder W. Woolnough. 4 drawings- coloured on cartridge paper, plans, sections and elevations. Signed 12/1864 in
Suffolk Record Office.
Chambers born 1838. Architect. FRIBA 1875. In practice Belle Vue Estate Office, Lowestoft 1868 [Morris
Directory] and from 1869 at 31 London Road, Lowestoft until 1885. Then with William James Roberts [born 1852]
until partemership was dissolved in 1890. Office in Canon Street, City of London in 1890.
Rix Geographical: Letter to the Mayor & Corporation on 19 May 1864:
We the undersigned inhabitants of Beccles finding that the houses belonging to Mrs Crabbe are to be sold by auction
on 26 May... desire to invite your attenemention to the great desirability of removing those buildings and converting
the present narrow passage called Blower's Lane into a wide and commodious street from the New Market Place to
Smallgate thus realising the original idea of securing a spacious and direct thoroughfare from the Railway Station to the
centre of the Town. And we respectfully and earnestly request you will take such steps as may be deemed necessary
for accomplishing so desirable an object.
Signed by 87 Tradesmen, 3 Surgeons, 4 Clergy, 4 Solicitors & 12 other Gents.
1593
1600.1
1600.2 Task
1607
1640
Murdoch, Robt, for his house that he dwelleth in. Post Nick Berry
Task 10d
Berry, Alice wid, tenement in New Market late Robt Murdoch; will 1619: “bought from William Birdsey.”
(folio 60)
Green, Thos [folio 175] tenement in the New Market late Joseph Harbor before Robt Murdocke
10d
Green, Benj [folio 267 tenement in New Market some time Jos
10d
Yallop,Wm, for a house late Green
Yallop, William, tenement late William Yallop the Elder, his Father, formerly Green
Yallop, Chas, for the house late Green’s since Yallop’s
Spatchett
Blowers, Edw, Tax in right of his wife late Chas Yallop before his Father’s
Blowers, Edw, late Spatchett. A House at the north-east corner of New Market
Beccles. Late Edward Blowers, locksmith, large & well accustomed Shop, two parlours & a Kitchen, good chambers &
garret, Yard, Garden & convenient Offices & Copyhold tenement near now used as workshop with good cellar under.
Convenient for tradesman & might with small expense be made suitable for a good family. Also all stock in trade
1703?
1727
1730.1 Task
1746
1761
1762
Task 10d
Mr & Mrs O’Brien from lpswich to open School in House in Market Place.
Mrs Berry (assistant) takes Mrs O’Brien’s School.
SM Creed to sell furniture of late Mrs Berry. Tamboer frames, Music & Drawing. School Books & benches. Brewing
1780
1783
PROPERTY DIVIDED A [The property facing New Market]
1812
1822
1822
Elmy, Mary [d 1833 aged 80]
Blowers, Edward, late Mr Howse: House in Beccles, corner of the Plains, property of Miss Elmy, occupied by Banks
& Garrod, linen drapers
8d
the nephew of Mary Elmy]
Crabbe, Rev JW,
Thomas Jay, now William Holdron.
Crowfoot, WH, messuage in New Market in occupation of William Holdron late of JW Crabbe, before Mary Elmy
formerly Blowers.
Crabbe, Rev Geo An undivided moiety of mess in New Market, the entirety belonged to Mary Elmy (Spinster)
Crabbe, Ann widow
Rix Geographical: Letter to the Mayor & Corporation on 19 May 1864:
We the undersigned inhabitants of Beccles finding that the houses belonging to Mrs Crabbe are to be sold by auction
on 26 May... desire to invite your attenemention to the great desirability of removing those buildings and converting
the present narrow passage called Blower’s Lane into a wide and commodious street from the New Market Place to
Smallgate thus realising the original idea of securing a spacious and direct thoroughfare from the Railway Station to
the centre of the Town. And we respectfully and earnestly request you will take such steps as may be deemed necessaiy
for accomplishing so desirable an object.
Signed by 87 Tradesmen, 3 Surgeons, 4 Clergy, 4 Solicitors & 12 other Gents
TOWN COUNCIL: Desirable to purchase property on the north side of Blower’s Lane, to widen thoroughfare.
Committee set up. Memorial received from inhabitants.
Re Crabbe’s Settled Estates appointed by the Judge.
House & Shop & Stable, Chaise House, Yard & Garden in occupation of Mrs Crabbe.
Two frontages of 23ft & 37ft next the New Market Place, & frontage of 209ft next Blowers Lane & 29ft next
Smallgate.
House: Ground Floor: Spacious Entrance Hall & Staircase, Dining Room 18 and a half ft by 14ft. Inner Hall, Kitchen
& closet, Cook’s Pantry, Scullery (lead Pump), Store, WC, & Knife House, Coal & Wine Cellar.
1st Floor: Drawing Room 19ft by 15 & a half feet,
& Upper Floor with 8 attics.
Shop: 20ft 9ins by 2Oft, Cellar under it. Use of pump, half the expenses.
The house and Garden are in occupation of Mrs Crabbe, but the shop is untenanted.
TOWN COUNCIL has paid £475 for widening and improving Blower’s Lane
Residence occupied by Mrs Crabbe, with the adjoining shop sold to Mr EH Colman for £670.
The whole of the property on the north side of Blower’s Lane has been purchased; and the buildings will be removed
soon after Michaelmas. Thus a spacious, convenient and safe route to the Station will be made. The town will be
improved in appearance.
SALE: by Corporation of Beccles: Valuable Building Materials of the Houses, Shop, Stable, Coach House & Offices
lately the property of Mrs Crabbe in New Market, Blower’s Lane & Smallgate Street.
The materials comprise Bricks, Slates, Tiles, Timber, of various scantling, Floor boards, Windows, Window Frames,
Doors & Door Frames, Chimney Pieces, Lead Gutters, Water Troughing, Descending Pipes, York & Portland Stone,
Iron Ties & Rods, Wooden Trellis for Plants, etc.
LOT 1: The buildings from the west end of the Shop in the New Market Place, formerly in the occupation of the late
Mr Holdron, to the east end of Mrs Crabbe’s Dining Room, but exclusive of the east Gable.
LOT 2: The House & Buildings from the east end of Lot 1 to their termination at the west end of the Garden.
LOT 3: The front wall from the east end of Lot 2, next Blower’s Lane, the Summer House & the Coach House &
Stable, next Smallgate Street.
CONDITIONS include:
The Materials of Lot 1 to be cleared away on or before 7 November. The others by 14 November.
The Walls of the Wash House & Buildings occupied by Mr Durrant & the privy & bin attached to Mr Crowfoot’s
occupation & all the walls next the premises on the north side of Lots 2 & 3 are to be left & treated as Mr
Crowfoot’s.
William Edward Crowfoot, of New Market, Beccles, surgeon, acknowledge that in consideration of £475 paid by the
Mayor & Aldermen & a further sum of £25 paid by the inhabitants, I have given up use to public highway called
Market Street. Conveyed to me , with other hereditaments by indenture 27 March 1865
By William J Crowfoot, doctor of medicine of First Part; Anna Maria Crabbe, widow of Second Part;
Rev George Crabbe of Merton, Norfolk & Catherine Crabbe, spinster, Third Part
Edward Hovell Colman of Toft Monks, gent Fourth Part; WE Crowfoot, Fifth Part.
Crowfoot, WE, messuage in New Market formerly occupied by Horth & Wales
1840
1864
1864
4 bedrooms, 3 dressing rooms, Nursery 39ft by 15ft, Linen Closet
1864
1864
1864
1866
last seventeen years. Premises taken over by Mr A McQueen. Personal care & attention, has thorough knowledge of
the Trade.
Place, Beccles. Also Offices at Harleston (Norfolk); Cattle Markets at Beccles and Harleston; Register of
Local Properties for Sale; Tel: Beccles 22, Harleston 217.
1845
1851
1851
William Holdron
Sarah Holdron
Sarah Holdron
Anna Holdron
Mary A Holdron
Fanny Holdron
William Holdron
Robert Holdron
Frederick Holdron
John Holdron
George Holdron
1855
1861
The house was pulled down to widen the road
1871
1881
1881 CENSUS
6933
Crabbe, AM
Crowfoot, WE
CENSUS
(418)
Holdron, Wm
Holdron, Wm
Hatter/Tailor
Hatter/Tailor
shop
7.15
£15-15
M
U
U
U
44
14
12
11
9
6
4
Holdron, Wm
Holdron, Wm
F
21
20
17
F
M
M
M
M
M
Aldburgh, Suffolk
F
F
F
Beccles, Suffolk
Beccles, Scholar
Beccles, Suffolk
Beccles, Suffolk
Beccles, Suffolk
Beccles, Suffolk
Hatter/Tailor
Beccles, Suffolk
Beccles, Suffolk
Beccles, Suffolk
Dau
Dau
Son
Son
Son
Son
Son
Scholar
Scholar
Scholar
Scholar
£17-10
£15-15
Crowfoot, WE
Crowfoot, WE
Dowe, Jas
Tailor/Hatter
£30
483
Men & 2 Apprts
Rhoda B. DOWE
Ellen BOTWRIGHT
Sarah PINKNEY
6935
6936
1896
1904
1906 Survey Crowfoot, WM
1907
1914
1922
1927
1933c
1937
1948
1954
1965
1974
2001
NMar
NMar
Crowfoot. WE
Crowfoot
U
15
16
Outfitter
Outfitter
F
F
4 bedrooms, 3 sitting rooms & shop
tailor
Bungay, Suffolk, England
Willingham, Suffolk, England
Apprentice
Serv
General Servant Domestic
MeQucen, Alex
McQueen, Alex
Mc Queen, A
Alex McQueen
Alexander McQueentailor & outfitter
Durrant & Co
George Durrant & Sons
Durrant & Co
Durrant & Co
Durrant & Co
Durrant & Co
Durrant & Co
Durrant & Co
Crowfoot, exors
auctioneers
auctioneers
auctioneers
auctioneers
auctioneers
auctioneers
auctioneers
Durrant & Co
1855
1948
1954
1965
1974
Accountants: Cross, Fairhead, Potter
Accountants: Cross, Fairhead, Potter
Accountants: Cross, Fairhead
David Cotton & Partners
Mary Elmy
Elmy, Mary
[Nephew of Mary Elmy, d 1840. His Wife, Anna Maria nee Crowfoot lived here until 1858.]
Sayers, Jas
Crabbe, Mrs
1833
1841
1851
1851 CENSUS
Anna M Crabbe
Georgiana Crabbe
Anna M Crabbe
Emily L Crabbe
Joshua Ludbroke
Mary A Warnes
Harriet E Stevens
1855
1861
1864
Crabbe, Rev JW
Crabbe, Mrs
Crabbe, Mrs
U
U
U
U
U
26
23
21
16
21
F
F
F
M
F
F
Trowbridge, Wilts
Trowbridge, Wilts
Trowbridge, Wilts
Beccles, Suffolk
Barnby, Suffolk
Trowbridge, Wilts
Dau
Dau
Dau
Serv
Serv
Serv
£29-5
Cook
Housemaid
Crabbe, AM
Crabbe, Mrs late
Beccles Paper 23 Aug
Crabbe, AM
Crabbe, Mrs late
1865
The recently widened road from New Market to Smallgate to be called Market Street.
New foot pavement on north side of Market Street of granite, not exceeding 80 tons for channels, crossings, etc.
The house was pulled down to widen the road, and the new property was then listed under Smallgate
Rev Clennel Rivett-Carnac, Vicar of Tong, Shropshire. She was given away by her cousin, WM Crowfoot.
booth together with the houses below the toll booth as they lie together.
Survey of the Manor of Beccles 1587 quoted by Rix Div IV Vol 1 p85 [unfortunately only a small part of
the document appears to have survived as Rix copied only short passages, leaving blanks where it was
damaged. The Steward, Michael Hersant, who wrote the account was the chief instigator of trouble at this
period between the Redes and the town.(see Account of Corporation of Beccles Fen, 1826 p14)]:
[6] James ...[Canne? ie 1593 Task Book: New Market number 21 on the list] ... one mess lately builded and
now wholely with fire burnt in the New Market on the south side of the Market Cross; - between the
Market Place on the north part;- and the mess of this Manor lately with fire burnt in the tenure of William
Downing the younger on the south [number 12];- and abutt upon the waste of the Manor whereupon the
Toll House was lately builded towards the west;- and upon the Market Place towards the east.
in the margin: Mr Hook’s tenement 1651 purchased by Mr Blomfield
Widow Boyce, the owners of the piece of ground sometyme a shoppe in the
Market late the Mr of Mettinghm which I take to be part of the Widdow
Boyses house next the Toll House
Anne Hooke daughter of William Hooke
John Sherman of Southwold and Ann his wife
John Sherman for free and copyhold late Hook 12s 1d
John Sherman of Southwold, mariner and Ann his wife surrendered all that mesuage with a shop and a
kitchen to the same annexed with a stable at the east end of the Tollhouse together with the house under
the Tollhouse . Anne Hooke inherited in April in 17th year of the late King Charles [1742] from William
Hooke her father. to Isaac Blomfield of Norwich, tailor
ORIENTATION: Isaac Blomfield, copyhold tenant, messuage now in the occupation of Benjamin
Debenham, [number 12]
BETWEEN the copyhold and freehold tenants of the manor in the occupation of Robert Godbold or his
assigns of the SOUTH part [number 14] ;
and the Market Place of Beccles next the Cross of the NORTH part;
and the EAST head thereof abutteth upon an other part of the said New Market Place;
and the WEST head thereof abutteth upon the messuage of William Welton [ number 36, the Swan] in the
occupation of John Wingfield.
To the use of Benjamin Debnam and Suzan, his wife, during the term of their natural life, and after their
decease to their heirs. Received 1651 on the surrender of John Sherman and his wife.
Benjamin Debden for a tenement late Blumfield in New Market south of the Cross
Isaac Debenham in his own tenure
Benjamin Debnam, Hearth Tax: 2 Hearths
Susanna Debnam, for a tenement next the Cross
8s 1d
Catherine Debenham, a tenement by the Cross
Christian Grimsby for life & John Grimsby in reversion. messuage by the Cross late Debenham Copy 8s 1d
Edward Whincop, blacksmith, One messuage standing near the Town Hall late Jonas Grimsby, Catherine
Debenham, Christian Grimsby. Received 1739
Robert Whincop, gent, of Lynn, Norfolk. messuage near the Town Hall, Catherine Debenham, Christian
Grimsby, John Grimsby (& stipulations regarding Elizabeth Howes)
Thomas Webster, linen draper, on surrender of John Pruitt. messuage near the Town Hall, estate of
Catherine Debenham, Christian Grimsby, Edward Whincop, Robert Whincop.
Henry Rake, yeoman, surrendered by Thomas Webster [probably a mortgage to Thomas Webster]
Thomas Baker of Framlingham, watchmaker, from Thomas Webster of Bungay, printer, for £400, formerly
of Catherine Debnam, Christian Grimsby & John Grimsby, since of Edward Whincop & Robert Whincop.
(Received Dec 1788 on surrender of John Pruitt & Margaret, his wife.)
John Kinnel of Framlingham, from Thomas Baker, deceased, as Trustee
Joseph Adams & David Keir, late John Kinnel, deceased, messuage near the Town Hall,, late Christina
1593 Task NMar 75
1632
1641
1649 Beccles Manor Rental
1651 Beccles Manor Court
1671 Survey
1674
1693 Beccles Manor Rental
Value £3
1751 Beccles Manor Rental
1769 Beccles Manor Court
1812 Beccles Manor Court
1845 Beccles Manor Court
WK Barker on surrender of J Adams & D Keir, near the Town Hall, late Christina Grimsby
Thomas Barker, yeoman.
Mrs Matilda Barker, widow of Thomas Barker. All that messuage near the Town Hall, formerly the estate of
Christiana Grimsby & John Grimsby afterwards of Robert Whincop since of William K Barker & late of
Thomas Barker, deceased. (received 14 November 1859 from his brother William K Barker.
ENFRANCHISEMENT; Mrs Matilda Barker. for this & number 16 £200.
1859 Beccles Manor Court
1865 Beccles Manor Court
1865
near the Town Hall, formerly WK Barker, later Thomas Barker
COUNCIL: Permission granted to the Executors of Mr Barker for the house occupied by the Mayor to
connect the house to the public sewers
1841
1845
1850
1855
1860
1865
1870
1875
1880
1885
1890
1899
1902
1904
1906 Survey Pemberton
(414)
(426)
(454)
(449)
(451)
(470)
(460)
(478)
(520)
(542)
(667)
WK Barker
WK Barker
WK Barker d 1865 @ 73
Jos Harmer
Jos Harmer
Joseph Harmer
Edward Alcock
Edward Alecock
Ellen Pemberton
Alice Pemberton
Alice Pemberton
Alice Penberton
Alice Pemberton
Pemberton
Ho
Ho
Ho
Ho
Ho
Ho
Ho & Shop
Ho & Shop
Ho & Shop
Ho & Shop
Ho & Shop
£18-15s
£18-15s
£21
£21
£16
£16
WK Barker
WK Baker
WK Barker exors
WK Barker exors
J Barker exors
Barker exors
Barker exors
Ellen Pemberton
Ellen Pemberton
Alice Pemberton
Parker
watchmaker
/
/
£16
£18
£18
£18
Milliner
milliner
4 bedrooms, 2 sitting rooms & shop
dwelling & shop
£25
occupants
1912
1914
1922
1927
1933
1937
1948
1954
1965
1974
Margaret Mc Queen
Alice Pemberton
Alice Pemberton
Alexander McQueen
Mrs ME McQueen
Margaret Mc Queen
Hugh Johnson
Hugh McQueen
The Buttery
Sketchley
Smiths & Son
outfitter
draper
restaurant
cleaner
cleaners
Jane ALLCOCK M
Edith ALLCOCK
Ellen ALLCOCK
Jessie ALLCOCK
William ALLCOCK
Arthur ALLCOCK
Emma ALLCOCK
Harry ALLCOCK
May ALLCOCK
Leopold ALLCOCK
Mina ALLCOCK
41
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13
12
11
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8
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4
3
1
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Dover, Kent, England
Dover, Kent, England
Beccles, Suffolk, England
Dover, Kent, England
Dover, Kent, England
Dover, Kent, England
Dover, Kent, England
Beccles, Suffolk, England
Beccles, Suffolk, England
Beccles, Suffolk, England
Beccles, Suffolk, England
Wife
Daur
Daur
Daur
Son
Son
Daur
Son
Daur
Son
Daur
Scholar
Scholar
Scholar
Scholar
Scholar
1954
1965
1974
David Summons
Miss E Lamb
now with central glazing bars only. Flat arches with keystones. Pantiles. Cove cornice at eaves. Ground floor shop.
a small part of the document appears to have survived as Rix copied only short passages, leaving blanks
where it was damaged. The Steward, Michael Hersant, who wrote the account was the chief instigator of
trouble at this period between the Redes and the town.(see Account of Corporation of Beccles Fen, 1826
p14)]:
[6] James ...[Canne? ie 1593 Task Book: New Market number 21 on the list] ... one mess lately builded and
now wholely with fire burnt in the New Market on the south side of the Market Cross [number 12]; -
between the Market Place on the north part;-
tenure of William Downing the younger on the south
Manor whereupon the Toll House was lately builded towards the west;- and upon the Market Place
towards the east.
in the margin: Mr Hook’s tenement 1651 purchased by Mr Blomfield
Survey of the Manor:
Thomas Downing, junior, holdeth to him & his heirs by and upon the decease of William Downing, his late
brother, one tenement or cottage in the Market Place lately with fire burnt situated between ........ &
payeth by roll of 32 year of Eliz....
[number 14];- and abutt upon the waste of the
1587
1651
ORIENTATION: [number 12] John Sherman of Southwold, mariner and Ann his wife surrendered all that
mesuage with a shop and a kitchen to the same annexed with a stable at the east end of the Tollhouse
together with the house under the Tollhouse . Anne Hooke inherited in April in 17th year of the late King
Charles [1742] from William Hooke her father. to Isaac Blomfield of Norwich, tailor
ORIENTATION [number 12] Isaac Blomfield, copyhold tenant, messuage now in the occupation of
Benjamin Debenham, [number12]
between the copyhold and freehold tenants of the manor in the occupation of Robert Godbold or his
assigns of the SOUTH part; [number 14]
and EAST head thereof abutteth upon an other part of the said New Market Place;
and the WEST head thereof abutteth upon the messuage of William Welton in the occupation of John
Wingfield.
To the use of Benjamin Debnam and Suzan, his wife, during the term of their natural life, and after their
decease to their heirs. Received 1651 on the surrender of John Sherman and his wife.
Mr Blomfield, for a tenement next Tavern Lane north
Robert Smyth, clerk, a tenement late Blomfield, New Market
Ann Smith, tenement late Blomfield in New Market (now Edward Rede)
Edward Rede
Edward Rede, tenement, in New Market, late Smyth
Death of Edward Rede, Copyhold tenant; Thomas Rede, gent, nephew and heir at law of Edward Rede by
Thomas Rede, gent, his son, attorney. To one messuage in the Market Place
BETWEEN messuage late Isaac Blomfield, EAST; & messuage late of Richard Bendy, now Avis Bendy,
widow on WEST [number 36, the Swan];
Tavern Lane to SOUTH;
Messuage late of Benjamin Debenham, now Christian Grimsby to NORTH [number 12].
Received 1716 on surrender of Anne Smith) (Francis Sewell admitted 1757. Fine £6
Francis Sewell, from Thomas Rede, the elder, gent, messuage in New Market
BETWEEN Isaac Blomfield, deceased, EAST;
William Bendy, now Avis Bendy, WEST [number 36, the Swan];
messuage late Christian Grimsby, NORTH [number 12]. Received 1756; Fine £5- 5s - 0d
Francis Sewell dies; Martha Sewell, only daughter & heir of Francis Sewell. Isaac Blomfield on EAST;
late William Bendy, Avis Bendy now Seth Land, WEST;
1693
1700
1716
1751
1756
Copy 4s
Copy 4s
1757
1783
1804
messuage late Benjamin & Christian Grimsby to NORTH. Received 1757.
Martha Sewell surrenders to George Barwick of Norwich, gunmaker.
Between the Messuage formerly of Isaac Blomfield on EAST; mese. formerly William Bendy & Seth Land
on WEST; fom Martha Sewell. Fine £12.
Edward Fish of Mutford (mortgage to Barwick)
Samuel Walker, gunsmith. Paid £20 to George Barwick & £122 to executors of Edward Fish [same
orientations]
Eleanor Fish of Gillingham, widow, from Samuel Walker. To pay Eleanor Fish £50 [mortgage]
1809
1839
J Boreham, gunsmith. to pay Ann, widow of Samuel Walker, then to pay JB Boreham £280. Fines of £15 &
£20. Mortgage 1840 to Benjamin Sayer of £300.
ENFRANCHISEMENT: John Bales Boreham: one messuage or tenement, between
the messuage formerly of Isaac Blomfield on the EAST;
messuage formerly William Bendy, afterwards of Seth Land on the WEST [the Swan];
Tavern Lane, SOUTH:
messuage formerly Benjamin Debenham, afterwards Christian Grimsby & now of [blank] to the NORTH.
[12 New Market]
SALE: New Market: Robert Frankland - in Bankruptcy - Sold by Official Receiver: Saddler & Harness
Maker’s Stock in Trade etc.
Sale: A Brick & Tile Lock-up Shop & Premises, well situated for trade, comprising:
A Well lighted Shop, 30ft x 18ft, with two show rooms over, and two attics, Kitchen with stove, Oven,
Copper and sink, with water laid on, Cement Back Yard and w.c., as now in the occupation of Mr Alexander
Mc Queen, under an agreement expiring on the 25th March 1918, at the Annual Rent of £21.
Outgoing: Land Tax as assessed.
Part of the lot is leasehold for a term of 1000 years commencing in the 20th year of the reign of Queen
Elizabeth [1578] yearly rent of 8d if the same should be lawfully demanded. To the knowledge of the
vendors the rent has never been demanded or paid.
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JB Boreham
JB Boreham
JB Boreham
JB Boreham
JB Boreham
JB Boreham
JB Boreham
JB Boreham
Jn Cooper reps
Jn Cooper exors
Jn Cooper exors
Jn Cooper exors
Jn Cooper exors
J Cooper
John Boreham
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John Boreham
Ho
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Ho
Ho
Ho
Ho
Ho
Ho & Shop
Ho & Shop
Ho & Shop
Ho & Shop
Ho & Shop
dwelling & shop
JB Boreham
late Boreham
Samuel Nobbs
late Syder
Shepherd Smith d 1864 @ 73
H Thompson
Wm Collins
Robt Charlish
Robt Frankland
Robt Frankland
Robt Frankland
Robt Frankland
Robt Frankland
Robt Frankland
Robert Frankland
£13-5s
£11-10s
£11-10s
£12-5s
£9-10s
£8
£8
£8
£21
3 bedrooms, 2 sitting rooms & shop
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£15
£15
£15
£15
Saddler
Saddler
Exors of Cooper
Robert Frankland
Robert Frankland
Alexander Mc Queen
Alexander Mc Queen
HE Smith
Elderton
Doris Tarrant
George Mavins
Camplings Ltd
Camplings Ltd
Mrs Brumfitt
saddler
£40
confectioner
greengrocer
dyers & cleaners
dyers & cleaners
2001
1881 CENSUS
6989
Camplings Ltd
dyers & cleaners
Apprentice
Han FRANKLAND
Arthur FRANKLAND
James FRANKLAND
Walter FRANKLAND
Wilm FRANKLAND
Henry FRANKLAND
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Saxmundham, Suffolk, England
Beccles, Suffolk, England
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Beccles, Suffolk, England
Beccles, Suffolk, England
Son
Scholar
Son
Scholar
Scholar
Beccles, Suffolk, England
Son
1600.2
1614
1617c Task G 4
1660
Richard Hammond
Thomas Gosling, for a messuage in the New Market, late Francis Rede [folio 81]
Thomas Gosling, gent, in his will left his property to his granchild, Faith Jermyn; his messuage or tenement
where he dwelt. She is twelve years old & prays to be admitted to the Messuage situated in the Market
Place in Beccles
BETWEEN the Market Place on the EAST;
land of James Bungay, afterwards Will Snowden, now built on WEST;
& abutting on Tavern Lane NORTH. Received 6 September 1614 on surrender of Richard Hammond.
Heirs of Thomas Gosling, next Tavern Lane
Sir Robert Yallop, knight, Lord of the Manor ... gives Licence unto Mr William Francis ... to lay & convey
water from the Pump in the Market Place into the house of William Francis, wherein Mr Batho now dwells
1664
1673
Ann Haylouche, for a messuage in the New Market late Thomas Gosling & sometime Wright
2d ??
Mr Crowfoot [I], for a house & shop next Tavern Lane
William Crowfoot [I], tenement late Gostling in the New Market, wherein he dwells
William Crowfoot [II], the elder, after the death of Margaret, his Mother
William Crowfoot the son [III], & Ann his wife, one messuage in New Market:
Market on the EAST;
lands formerly James Bungay, after William Snowden now built upon on the WEST;
Tavern Lane to north: from William Crowfoot his Father. Received 1727.
William Crowfoot [III], messuage in New Market late Haylock afterwards his Father
3s
William Crowfoot for a house & shop next Tavern Lane, late his Father’s
William Crowfoot, for a leaden pipe from the Market Pump to his house.
John Grimsby, from Willam Crowfoot,
lands formerly James Bungay, after William Snowden, now John Grimsby on WEST;
New Market on EAST,
Tavern Lane on NORTH. Received 1746. (later John Grimsby, son)
John Grimsby, messuage in New Market formerly Anne Haylock, late William Crowfoot, gent
2s
[John Grimsby married Susan Crowfoot in October 1747]
John Grimsby, son, of Laxfield. Market Place on east;
messuage & yards butt on land formerly James Bungay, afterwards William Snowden, late John Grimsby to
the WEST;
1700
1727
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1751
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1751
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1774
Received 1751 on surrender of William Crowfoot. (later Nathaniel Godbold)
Some of premises tenanted by Owen Holmes & Mary Anguish.
To be let: New fronted dwelling house with old & good accustomed grocer’s shop & warehouses near the
Market Place, now occupied by Owen Holmes, grocer & tallow chandler. . Also adjoining house occupied
by Mary Anguish.
Sale: House of John Grimsby and shop, handy merchant, to be sold
Nathaniel Godbold the elder, from John Grimsby of Woreham.
Market Place on EAST,
lands of James Bungay, now of John Grimsby to WEST. At £365- 10s
A.S. ALDERTON having opened a Boarding and Day School, at Beccles in Suffolk, presents her respectful
Compliments to the Ladies and Gentlemen in Beccles and its Environs, and likewise to her Friends in
Ipswich and Yarmouth, and begs Leave to acquaint them and the Public in general, that her House.
(situated between the Church-yard and the Market-Place) is now ready for the Reception of Boarders and
Day-Scholars.
Her Terms are, Parlour Boarders, 21 Pounds per Ann. Entrance 2 Pound 2 Shillings. Boarders, fourteen
Guineas and one Guinea Entrance, Tea, Sugar and Washing excepted to bring with them a half Dozen
breakfast Napkins.
The strictest Attention will be paid to the Morals of those Pupils committed to her Care, and to every Part
of their Education. Tambour, Dresden. Dearning, Plain Work, etc at Eight Shillings per Quarter. Reading,
Writing, Arithmetic and the Italian Method of Book-keeping taught by A.S. ALDERTON from Half past
Eleven in the Morning till One O’clock, during which Time, all Sorts of School and Blank Books, Pens,
Inks, Paper, Sealing Wax, etc. may be had. Music and Dancing by proper Masters.
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JM Shreeve, in bankruptcy of William Hooke. messuage or tenement with shop, yards etc.,
BETWEEN New Market on SOUTH,
Tavern lane on NORTH;
one head of New Market to the EAST; [number 34] to the WEST.
Henry Sallows Davy (surgeon). Mortgage of £500 to JM Shreeve
James Baker, messuage in New Market, late JM Shreeve, before Wm Hooke
James Baker, grocer, [bankrupt 14 August 1819] from JM Shreeve, Messuage & shop with Yard;
ABUTTING on freehold Messuage of JM Shreeve, then in occupation of Robert Swan, WEST [No 34]
Upon a passageway leading from the east side of the Market to the west, SOUTH
On New Market on the EAST
Tavern Way, NORTH
Received on the surrender of William Hooke 1812 (later Benjamin Crickmore)
James Baker acknowledges two bow windows projecting from Dwelling House
MORTGAGE: William Woodthorpe of Carlton Colville from James Baker, grocer & draper & Sarah his wife
(James Baker to pay Wm Woodthorpe £300 & interest of 5%) All Copyhold
SALE of HOUSEHOLD GOODS of James Baker (under a Deed of Assignment of his Creditors). All the
Household effects, stock-in-trade & effects of James Baker, grocer & haberdasher.
ALSO his Dwelling House; old established concern in Market Place. Buildings in excellent repair.
Particulars Mr Tiptod.
Benjamin Crickmore, tailor, messuage in New Market late James Baker before JM Shreeve
Benjamin Crickmore, tenement with Market Place EAST;
formerly Bungay, now Thomas Hunt to WEST;
Tavern Way to NORTH. (later Thomas Barker)
Thomas Barker
Thomas Ker Barker. In trust after death of Thomas Barker, to John Kinnick, surgeon, of Framlingham, for
his son, Thomas Ker Barker (received February 1812)
Thomas Barker, ironmonger, admitted on surrender of Benjamin Crickmore, tailor, for £550.
New Market on EAST, Thomas Hunt on WEST, [etc]
Thomas Baker thanks for support of late brother and himself. Taken into partnership Mr WC Mullenger.
Rent 1s
1821
1822c
1824
1858
Thomas Barker, Ironmongery establishment. Retiring. Thanks for the favours experienced in connection
with late brother & Mr Walter Carr Mullenger, for nearly half a century. Mr Mullenger succeeding.
ENFRANCHISEMENT: Will of Thomas Baker, yeoman, deceased: I give unto my wife my messuage now
in the occupation of Walter Mullenger Also Copyhold Messuage in the occupation of Joseph Harmer,
both in the New Market.
Matilda Barker asks to be admitted to Messuage:
New Market to the EAST;
Land formerly James Bungay, after William Snowden, since of John Grimsby, after of Thomas Hunt & built
upon the WEST [34 New Market];
Tavern Lane to the NORTH;
Received by Thomas Barker 18 Feb 1833 on surrender of Benjamin Crickmore & Francis, his wife.
ALSO: Two bow windows projecting from her dwelling into the street
BOTH enfranchised, with other properties for £200
BANKRUPT: Walter C Mullinger, Ironmonger etc. [16, New Market] All estate assigned to Joseph
Mayhew & W Lenny
IRONMONGERY 16 NEW MARKET: Edward Masters reopens Ironmongery in New Market
Edward Masters succeeds to business conducted lately by WC Mullenger & for many years by Messrs W
& F Baker. The stock which has been reduced by the late sale will be immediately re-assorted in all its
departments; Bar iron & general furnishing ironmongery.
Between 1965 & 1974 the building was burnt down and rebuilt as it now stands
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This became a shop rather than a “house & shop” between 1885 and 1890 when Masters moved to Northgate House, 12 Northgate
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{ Owen Holmes
{ Mrs Mary Anguish
{ Mr Grimsby
{ Mrs Anguish
Mrs Anguish
Thomas Barker
Thomas Barker
Thomas Barker
Thomas Barker
Thomas Barker d 1857 @ 72
Walter Mullenger
Walter Mullenger
Edward Masters
Edward Masters
Edward Masters
Edward Masters d 1907 @
Edward Masters
John Grimsby
Thomas Barker
Thomas Barker
Thomas Barker
Thomas Barker
Thomas Barker
Thomas Barker
Thomas Barker
J Barker exors
Baker exors
Baker exors
Edward Masters
Edward Masters
£2-10s
£8
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Ho
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Ho & Shop
Ho & Shop
Shop
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/
£30
£30
Edward Masters
Edward Masters
(669)
Edward Masters
Masters & Skevens
Edward Masters
Skevens
Masters & Skevens
Masters & Skevens
Masters & Skevens
Masters & Skevens
Masters & Skevens
Masters & Skevens
Masters & Skevens
Masters & Skevens
Masters & Skevens
Masters & Skevens
International Tea Co Stores Ltd
Shop
£30
£50
Ironmonger
business premises only
Masters & Skevens
£90
ironmonger
ironmonger
ironmonger
ironmonger
ironmonger
ironmonger
ironmonger
ironmonger
ironmonger
New Market
CS
Pantiles. Toothed eaves band. Ornamental iron grille, at 1st floor, above wood case of shop windows below, including
rounded corner, north.
1659
1700
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1711 Manor Lists
1726 Manor Lists
1728 Beccles Manor Court
Robert Smith, clerk
Ann Smith
Francis Boonfellow
Francis Brett
Francis Brett of Ipswich, copyholder, surrenders his messuage etc with shop, cellar etc, now in
STALL C1 SOUTH PART
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STALLS D1 & C1
1726
1736 Beccles Manor Rental
Nicholas Elgood
John Calfe
Francis Boonfellow
The two stalls owned by the same owner
William Coggeshall
William Coggeshall, for a SHOP late Boonfellow
William Coggeshall, for liberty to enclose his stalls late Boonfellow
William Coggeshall, for a stall late Alegood, Clarke, Boonfellow
[This is probably the time when the butchers’ stalls were originally made into buildings]
Copy 5s
Rent 1s
1749
cellar etc late in occupation of John Penny* & now of John Skipper & Susan Baker, widow (received 1726
of Francis Brett) [* John Penny was landlord of the Dolphin by 1751.]
Edward Blowers, granted licence to take in & build upon a piece of waste ground lying on the north part of
the messuage, containing in length 5 yards and in breadth 1 yard.
12d
Edward Blowers, the elder; tenement or shop. Plains to the east; messuage mentioned next to west; smith’s
shop of Edward Blowers late in tenure of John Penny & then in his own occupation north; stall of John
Beddingfield, south. tenement was in the occupation of Edward Blowers, the younger, watchmaker, eldest
son; also messuage adjoining back part of shop in occupation of .... Corbyn, both in occupation of Susan
Baker. To Edward Blowers the younger,
Beccles, late Edward Blowers, locksmith, [no 10 New Market] ..& copyhold tenement now used as
workshop with good cellar under. Convenient for tradesman & might with small expense be made suitable
for a good family.
George Olley opened shop next to Mr Blowers, watchmaker in Beccles...braziery, pewter & tin goods...
gives best price for old copper, pewter & lead, likewise kitchen furniture neatly tinned & mended.
Edward Blowers, watchmaker, whose eldest son Edward Blowers died. tenement in Market Place sometime
converted into a locksmith’s, now used as a brazier’s, formerly a dwelling or part of a messuage in
occupation of John Penny, Skipper now in occupation of George Ollen together with a cellar, from William
NORTH PART separated again
1812
1814
Isaac Blowers (cousin & heir at law) from Edward Blowers. tenement in Market Place converted into a
locksmith’s shop in occupation of John Penny, John Skipper, George Olley, with a cellar.
William Pointer of Norwich, from Isaac Blowers for £200 above Copyhold property
William Pointer Palmer, Norwich Innkeeper, under will of William Pointer. tenement in or near New Market
1833
William Welch admitted to premises above for £130
William Welch, also piece of waste ground, north; part of messuage in length 5 yards x 1yard breadth.
1833
1s
ENFRANCHISEMENT: William Welch: A tenement in New Market sometime since converted into a
locksmith’s workshop afterwards used as a brazier’s shop and part thereof now as a hairdresser’s shop -
formerly a messuage or dwelling house in the occupation of John Penny & John Skipper afterwards of
SOUTH PART separated again
1812
Smith’s shop, John Penny to the NORTH;
stall of John Beddington, SOUTH:
formerly Edward Blowers.
ALSO Thomas Jay messuage adjoining to back part of shop late Corbyn; both sometime in occupation of
Susan Baker & undertenants
William Welch from Thomas Jay, copyhold tenement; Plains to the east; messuage next to the west;
tenement of William Pointer in tenure of John Penny, north; Stall late John Bedingfield, south; formerly in
the occupation of Edward Blowers
William Welch, from Thomas Jay, also messuage adjoining to back part of shop late occupied ...Corbyn,
both at one time in occupation of Susan Baker or undertenants.
William Welch, whitesmith, acknowledges the cellar, lately made on the south side of his messuage & is
an encroachment on waste land (later William Welch)
Pointer, William, Welch, part late Blowers
Pointer, William, Welch, for waste built on
ENFRANCHISEMENT: William Welch also tenement or shop abutting on New Market east; the
tenement of William Pointer formerly in the tenure of John Penny & late of Edward Blowers north; upon
Butcher’s Stall late of John Bedingfield south; Formerly in occupation of Edward Blowers the younger.
ENFRANCHISEMENT: William Welch messuage or tenement adjoining back part of shop, late in
occupation of . Corbyn - which messuage & shop sometime occupied by Susan Barker or under-tenants.
(William Welch admitted under will of William Welch the elder 3 May 1852) for £69 enfranchisement
COUNCIL: Owner of Houses in New Market occupied by Mr Welch in New Market to provide proper
privy accommodation & connect with the sewers
Valued detached Business Premises comprising Corner Shop with Residence.
No 18, New Market, situated in the Principal Business Centre of the Market Town of Beccles.
in Basement:- a Spacious Workshop or Dry Store Cellar.
on Ground Floor:- a Well-lighted Corner Shop about 23ft x 18ft., with modern plate glass Front, fitted with
sliding glazed panel Doors, an ornamental glass panel Office Screen, shelving enclosed with glass doors
and nest of open Shelves adjoining.
Entrance lobby with glazed panel Door; Sitting Room with hob stove and cupboard; Kitchen with iron
oven, copper sink with tap over and soft water pump; store cupboard; lavatory.
On First Floor:- Landing; Sitting Room with modern stove; Three four bedrooms; large cupboard.
In the occupation of Mrs A Harmer or her undertenant under a lease for 14 years from 11th October 1912,
at the rent of £52.
The lease (which can be inspected at the Office of the Vendor’s Solicitor) is terminable on the 11th day of
October 1920, by either party six calendar months previous notice in writing.
Tenure: Freehold & Land Tax Redeemed
[Sold by Trustees of late WT Loades for £800 to Barnard.]
ADVERTISEMENT: The House of Music for Portable Pleasures; Sheet Music; Jazz Instruments;
Gramophones; Wireless. Latest Records; Instrumnts for Hire; Morlings, 18 New Market, Beccles. and at
Lowestoft; Phone 143
Copy 6s 6d
Rent 1s
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This house was absorbed into the other part of the premises, 18A, between 1885 & 1890
1906 Survey
Edward Blowers, Sen
Wm Welch
Wm Welch Jun
Wm Welch jun
Wm Welch
Wm Welch
Wm Welch
Wm Welch
Wm Welch
Wm Welch
Sarah Welch
(398)
(396)
(398)
(423)
(419)
(421)
(439)
(430)
(446)
(490)
Wm Welch sen
Wm Welch sen
MA Shaw
MA Shaw
MA Shaw
Mary Ann Shaw d 1874 @ 60
Rose
Esther Rose
Sarah Welch d 1888 @ 80
Ho
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Ho
Ho
Ho
Ho
Ho
Ho
Ho
£4-10s
£4-10s
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£5-5s
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£4
£4
£4
£4
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Wm Welch jun
Wm Welch jun
Wm Welch
Wm Welch
Wm Welch
Wm Welch
Wm Welch
Wm Welch d 1882 @ 77
Wm Loades
Wm Loades
Wm Loades
Wm Loades
James T Loades
William Loades
Loades, WJ
Harry Harmer
Harry Harmer
Harry Harmer
Samuel Dye
Samuel Dye
Morlings opened at Beccles [in this shop?]
Ernest Morling
Morlings Ltd
Morlings Ltd
Morlings Ltd
Morlings Ltd
Morlings Ltd
Morlings Ltd
Ho
Ho
Ho
Ho
Ho
Ho
Ho
£11-10s
£11-10s
£8-15s
£8-15s
£10
£10
£10
£10
Wm Welch sen
Wm Welch
Wm Welch
Wm Welch
Wm Welch
Wm Welch
Wm Welch
Sarah Welch
Sarah Welch
Miss Welch Loades
Wm Loades
William Welch
dwelling & shop
Ho & Shop
Ho & Shop
Ho & Shop
Ho & Shop
£11
£15
£15
£25
Ironmonger
Ironmonger
4 bedrooms, 3 sitting rooms
£30
music warehouse
piano warehouse
music warehouse
piano warehouse
music seller
£50
music dealers
music dealers
music dealers
music dealers
music dealers
with cambered heads and now with centre glazing bars only. Shop, ground floor, mainly modern but with Corinthian columns each side of
entrance at corner. One blank recess in lieu of window at each floor on return, red gauged flat arches.
1654 Beccles Manor Court
fine
Isaac Sallows, Sen.,
James Sallows. Will of Isaac Sallows, his father. Abutting formerly William Crisp,
late Gosling, since Calfe to the West. (received 1723)
Henry Sallows, son of James Sallows, decsd, abutting, William Crisp, since Gostling, now of Isaac Sallows.
1747 Beccles Manor Court
1750 Beccles Manor Court
STALL B1
1659 Beccles Manor plan
1700.1 Manor List
1711 Manor List
1712.1 Manor List
1748 Beccles Manor Court
Francis Alegood
Robert Beane
Richard Sallows
John Bedingfield, Butcher’s Stall abutting on New Market to the east; & stall of late Thomas Fryer to the
west [B2].
Mary Bedingfield
James Moyse, Butcher’s Stall of Mary Bedingfield to James Moyse & then to Henry Sallows (Mary
Sallows received 1779)
Henry Sallows
1764 Beccles Manor Court
1750 & 1764
1779 Beccles Manor Court
Mary Sallows, widow of Henry Sallows; abutting formerly William Crisp, since Gostling, afterwards John
Calfe late Isaac Sallows, his grandfather to the west [A2].
Jeremiah Taylor, abutting formerly William Crisp, since Gostling, then John Calfe, late Isaac Sallows [A2].
Jeremiah Taylor’s death. To William Oswald & William Crisp for debts. Butcher’s stall between first
mentioned stall late Isaac Sallows to the west [A2]; Market Place to the east & south.
1791 Beccles Manor Court
1791 Beccles Manor Court
1797 Beccles Manor Court
Isaac Blowers; newly erected messuage “upon which ground two butchers’ stalls did lately stand”.
1832 Beccles Manor Court
1849 Beccles Manor Court
James Stevens from Stephen Nicholds.
EC Sharpin & E Swatman; forfeited surrender of James Stevens for £200; all that newly erected messuage
on which 2 butcher’s Stalls stood.
Robert Jordan from EC Sharpin for £200, all that newly erected messuage
1865
east end of that part of the New Market called the Butchery, adjoining to copyhold premises belonging to,
& in occupation of Robert Jordan, upon which site or ground 2 Butchers’ Stalls formerly stood. (Admitted
3 May 1852)
1841
Js Stevens
Swatman exors
(404)
(402)
Jas Stevens d 1857 @ 68
Robert Dale
Ho & Shop
Ho & Shop
£12
£11-10
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Robt Jordan
Robt Jordan
Robt Jordan
James Jonas
Jonas James reps
Jonas James exors
J James exors
Thos Self
Thos Self
Thomas Self
(424)
(425)
(444)
(435)
(451)
(492)
(514)
(514)
(640)
Wm Woodwrd
Wm Woodward
George Sayer
Fred Chalker d 1900 @ 81
Geo Knights
Geo Knights d 1904 @ 81
T Self
Thos Self
Thos Self
Thoas Self
Robert Wilkinson
Wilkinson, RD
Robert Wilkinson
Arthur Mobbs
JR Playford
Joseph Beevor
George Hutchings
SL Tills
SL Tills
SL Tills
SL Tills
Ho
Ho
Ho
Ho & Shop
Ho & Shop
Ho & Shop
Ho & Shop
Ho & Shop
Ho & Shop
£10
£9
£9
Hairdresser
Hairdresser
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/
£9
£11
£11
£15
£25
Fruiterer
retired fruiterer
greengrocer
greengrocer
greengrocer
fruiterer
fruiterer
fruiterer
fruiterer
fruiterer
George KNIGHTS
Hannah M. KNIGHTS
Alice KNIGHTS
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Beccles, Suffolk, England
Worlingham, Suffolk, England
1670.1 Manor List
1670.2 Manor List
1726 anor List
1727.1 Manor List
1739 Beccles Manor Court
William Crisp
Gosling
John Calfe
Jacob Sallows
Isaac Sallows, asks to be admitted to 3 Butcher’s Stalls of Jacob Sallows in the first row of the Shambles
on the south side, facing the White Lion, [one of them] late the stalls of ... John Calfe (received 20 March
1726)...
William Carpenter, Nicholas Watson, & Robert Cunningham pray to be admitted to the three Butcher’s
Stalls of Isaac Sallows, bankrupt, in the first row of Shambles on the side thereof facing the White Lion
Robert Cunningham of Kessingland, gent, William Carpenter of Aldeby, maltster, & Nicholas Watson of
Loddon, yeoman; Butcher’s Stall between stall of James Sallows on the east; & Henry Sallows on the
west; abutting on the stalls of Fryer & Garwood on the north; facing the White Lion on the south; to Isaac
Sallows (took in 1748 as assignees of estate of Isaac Sallows, bankrupt) (Jeremiah Taylor admitted 17 May
1762)
Jeremiah Taylor: Isaac Sallows, butcher, now of South Cove, farmer; a Butcher’s Stall, between the stall
late of James Sallows on the east: stall late of Henry Sallows on the west; & abutting on the stall of Fryer
Garwood on the north; & facing the White Lion, south; to Jeremiah Taylor of Beccles, butcher. (received
on 2 June 1749 on surrender of Robert Cunningham etc.)
Jeremiah Taylor dead. William Oswald, tanner, & William Crisp, soap boiler, produce will of Jeremiah
Taylor, mentioning his debts and possessions. Butcher’s Stall between stall of James Sallows, since
Henry Sallows on the east; & stall late Henry Sallows now George Roberson in the occupation of William
Birkett on the west; & stall of Fryer Garwood & since of Jeremiah Taylor on the north; & the Market Place
on the South. (received 17 May 1762 from Isaac Sallows)..... to William Oswald & William Crisp, for debt
Jeremiah Taylor, junior, butcher, received back stall A 2 from William Oswald & William Crisp.(William
Oswald admitted 28 December 1824)
William Oswald receives Butcher’s Stall from Jeremiah Taylor for £100; between stall formerly of Henry
Sallows on the west; & abutting on stall formerly of Fryer Garwood on the north; & the Market on the
south. (Robert Jordan admitted in 1840)
Robert Jordan of Willingham, butcher, from executors of William Oswald:- Butcher’s Stall between stall of
James Sallows on the east; & stall formerly of Henry Sallows on the west; Fryer Garwood to the north; &
Market to the south.
ENFRANCHISEMENT by Robert Jordan : Butcher’s Stall between stall formerly James Sallows east [A2];
the stall formerly Henry Sallows west [A4]; abutting on stall formerly Fryer Garwood north [B2]; the
Market Place, formerly the White Lion south; for 5 stalls £94-12-0
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Francis Bunfellow
Jeremiah Woods ?
Stall in the Market to my wife. After her decease to Fryer Garwood. (received of Francis Bunfellow 1705)
Fryer Garwood:
Jeremiah Taylor: Fryer Garwood one Butcher’s Stall, between the stall late of John Bedingfield on the east
[B1]; & Bartholomew Purvis decsd, on the west [B3]; abutting upon a stall of Jeremiah Taylor, butcher,
late of Isaac Sallows on the south [A2], & copyhold tenement of Edward Blowers on the north [C1]. To
Jeremiah Taylor (received 1734) In the margin:”Made into shoemaker’s shop while Mr Garwood’s”.
Jeremiah Taylor the younger: ... Another Butcher’s Stall between stall late John Bedingfield afterwards of
Henry Sallows & since of Jeremiah Taylor east [B1]; & stall late Bartholomew Purvis on the west [B3];
& abutting on 1st stall mentioned on the south [A2]; & copyhold tenement of Edward Blowers on the
north [C1]. (received 2 April 1764 from Fryer Garwood).
Robert Jordan : he had been purchaser of stall some years earlier. Abuts on a yard or passage to the west
& north; upon copyhold premises now or late in the occupation of Robert Dale, gunsmith, to the east
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(received by Jeremiah Taylor, the younger, 14 April 1791).
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west and north; Copyhold premises now in the occupation of Robert Dale, gunsmith, to the east;
Butcher’s Stall or shop belonging to & in the occupation of Robert Jordan (into which the said stall
[A2, B2 & A3?] now in occupation of Robert Jordan & John Nicholds, hairdresser.
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John Dawson
Isaac Sallows, Butcher’s Stall, whereupon George Crowfoot sometime stood, between stall late in
occupation of John Reson on the east [A2]; & stall late in the occupation of Nicholas Calvert on the west
[A4]; abutments in court 1710 on admission of Bartholomew Purvis. (John Dawson received 1726)
Henry Sallows brought the will of his grandfather, Isaac Sallows the elder, to court: asks to be admitted to
a Butcher’s Stall in the occupation of Thomas Wakefield, once George Crowfoot’s between the stall lately
in the occupation of John Reson on the east [A2]; & lately in the occupation of Nicholas Calvert on the
west [A4]; abutments 1710. (received from John Dawson 1738)
Mary Sallows, widow of Henry Sallows:- stall formerly occupied by George Crowfoot, between the stall
once in the occupation of John Reson on the east [A2]; & stall sometime Nicholas Calver on the west
[A4]. (received from his grandfather in 1747. abutments in 1710.
George Roberson: Mary Sallows surrendered all that tenement late a Butcher’s Stall, between the stall
of Henry
Roberson of Mettingham, farmer. Once occupied by George Crowfoot, together with other Butcher’s
Stalls. By will of Henry Sallows, her husband.
William Oswald: George Roberson, Butcher’s Stall, now a tenement; between the stall of Jeremiah Taylor
on the east [A2]; & another stall of Jeremiah Taylor, decsd on the west [A4]. To William Oswald, tanner
(received 1788 from Mary Sallows, widow)
Jeremiah Taylor:- William Oswald surrenders tenement lately a Butcher’s Stall; between tenement of
Jeremiah Taylor, butcher, on the east [A2]; & stall late Jeremiah Taylor, decsd & now of... on the west
[A4]; To Jeremiah Taylor (received 1795 from George Roberson & Tabitha his wife.) (Wiliam Oswald
admitted 1824)
William Oswald, receives from Jeremiah Taylor all that tenement lately a Butcher’s Stall between stall
formerly of Jeremiah Taylor (deceased father of Jeremiah Taylor) on the east [A2]; & another stall
formerly of Jeremiah Taylor on the west [A4]; Market to the south. (received 8 November 1794) Robert
Jordan admitted in 1840.
Robert Jordan of Willingham, butcher, from the executors of William Oswald a tenement late a Butcher’s
Stall of Jeremiah Taylor on the east [A2]; & another stall late of Jeremiah Taylor on the west [A4]; Market
to the south; The stalls or shops now in the occupation of Robert Jordan & John Nichold, hairdresser.
ENFRANCHISEMENT; Robert Jordan. Tenement late Butcher’s Stall between stall formerly of Jeremiah
Taylor (being the stall before described) in the east [A2]; & another stall formerly Jeremiah Taylor west
[A4]; Market Place to the south. [A2, B2 & A3 ?] now in occupation of Robert Jordan & John Nicholds
William Wright, butcher, declined business. CF Poll, butcher, taken shop opposite the Bank lately
occupied by Mr Wright in New Market
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breadth three and threequarter yards; between the stalls of William Barber on the east; & the stall of
Edward Sallows on the west; now in the occupation of Francis Andrews. To the use of Thomas Andrews
& Sarah Baldry & their heirs (she is now his wife) (received 1645 on the surrender of Thomas Chalker)
William Bridgeham
John Calfe
Jacob Sallows, copyhold; surrendered 3 Butchers’ Stalls in the first row of the Shambles on the south side
facing the White Lion occupied one by Isaac Sallows, son of Jacob, one by Abraham Sallows, another
son, one by Thomas Gosling. To Isaac Sallows, his son.
Isaac Sallows: Jacob Sallows: 3 Butchers’ Stalls in the first row of the Shambles on the south side facing
the White Lion; occupied by Isaac Sallows, Abraham Sallows & Thomas Gosling. Isaac Sallows asks to
be admitted to the three stalls, late the stalls of William Bridgeham, (received 6 September 1726), John
Calfe (received 20 March 1725), Gyles Davy & Alice, his wife (received 6 September 1726).
Joseph Birkett, Late Isaac Sallows, butcher:- Butcher’s Stall late in the occupation of Elizabeth Sallows,
widow, John Skipper, John Crickmore & Isaac Chandler. To Joseph Birkett, innholder. 2 Butchers’ Stalls
formerly of William Bridgeham & John Calfe in the first row. The first [A4] between the stall of Henry
Sallows on the east [A3]; & the stall of John Bedingfield, late his Father’s on the west [A5]; & abutting
on the stall late Rouse’s north [B4].
[A5]; & John Chinery, since converted into a dwelling on the west [A7]. Abutting on the stall of Francis
Beane north [B5]
Bartholomew Burcham claims return of Joseph Birkett’s (deceased) premises for non-payment of £31 by
Joseph Birkett. Two Butchers’ Stalls formerly of William Bridgeham & John Calfe in the first row of
Shambles: first [as above]
John Last: Bartholomew Barcham deceased, to John Last of Toft Monks, farmer, his grandson: two
Butchers’ Stalls in the first row of the Shambles [as above]
Jeremiah Taylor: John Last surrenders Butcher’s stall in the first row; between the stall late Henry Sallows
on the east; & the stall late of John Bedingfield, decsd, on the west. To Jeremiah Taylor
Jeremiah Taylor dead. William Oswald, tanner, & William Crisp, soap boiler, produce will of Jeremiah
Taylor, mentioning his debts and possessions. tenement or shop lately a Butcher’s Stall in the first row
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before his Father’s on the west [A5]; & on Market to south; & abutting on stall late Rous’s on north [B4]
Samuel Crowe, tenement or shop, lately a Butcher’s Stall, between stall late Henry Sallows, now George
Roberson’s on the east; stall of John Bedingfield on the west; abutting on the ground where a stall stood
formerly Rous’s on the north. (received 1791) to William Birkett.
William Birkett
Elizabeth Birkett, widow of William Birkett, shop in New Market, lately a Butcher’s Stall in the first row of
the Shambles [orientations the same as above]
Mary Ann Birkett purchased from William Birkett. tenement lately Butcher’s Stall in first row of Shambles
[orientations the same] (received 1 February 1814 from William Birkett).
ENFRANCHISEMENT: Mary Ann Birkett all that tenement or shop lately a Butcher’s Stall in the front
row of the Shambles, between the stall late Henry Sallows on the east [A3]; the stall late of John
Bedingfield, before his Father’s on the west [A5]; the Market on the south; abutting on the ground where
a stall stood formerly Rouse, north [B4]
SALE: [24] New Market: Freehold Greengrocer’s Shop with Fruit Room over in the occupation of Benjamin
Barber Balls a yearly tenant at £5 Rent pa.
[purchased Mr D Jude £78.]
SALE: by Executors of Dr William Aldis Wright: Lot 3 an extremely well situate Lock-up Shop with room
over, occupying an excellent position for business in the centre of the New Market; let to Mr Alfred Salter
at rent of £5 p.a. The tenant paying Rates. Outgoing: Land Tax as assessed
In pencil in margin: £90 WH Poll, London Road.
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Jacob Sallows, copyhold; surrendered 3 Butchers’ Stalls in the first row of the Shambles on the south side
facing the White Lion occupied: one by Isaac Sallows, son of Jacob; one by Abraham Sallows, another
son; one by Thomas Gosling; To Isaac Sallows, his son.
Isaac Sallows: Jacob Sallows: 3 Butchers’ Stalls in the first row of the Shambles on the south side facing
the White Lion; occupied by Isaac Sallows, Abraham Sallows & Thomas Gosling. Isaac Sallows asks to
be admitted to the three stalls, late the stalls of William Bridgeham, (received 6 September 1726) [A4], John
Calfe (received 20 March 1725) [A6], Gyles Davy & Alice, his wife (received 6 September 1726).
Joseph Birkett, Late Isaac Sallows, butcher:- Butcher’s Stall late in the occupation of Elizabeth Sallows,
widow, John Skipper, John Crickmore & Isaac Chandler. To Joseph Birkett, innholder. 2 Butchers’ Stalls
formerly of William Bridgeham & John Calfe in the first row. The first [A4] between the stall of Henry
Sallows on the east [A3]; & the stall of John Bedingfield, late his Father’s on the west [A5]; & abutting
on the stall late Rouse’s north [B4]. The second [A6] between the stall of John Bedingfield on the east
[A5]; & John Chinery, since converted into a dwelling on the west [A7]. Abutting on the stall of Francis
Bartholomew Burcham claims return of Joseph Birkett’s (deceased) premises for non-payment of £31 by
Joseph Birkett. Two Butchers’ Stalls formerly of William Bridgeham & John Calfe in the first row of
Shambles: first [as above]
John Last: Bartholomew Barcham deceased, to John Last of Toft Monks, farmer, his grandson: two
Butchers’ Stalls in the first row of the Shambles [as above]
Robert Reeve:- from John Last the younger:- Butcher’s Stall now wasted which formerly stood in the first
row of the shambles between John Bedingfield [A5]on the east; & John Chinery now a house on the west
[A7] abutting the stall now also wasted late of Francis Beane to the north [B5]. To Robert Reeve of
Halesworth.
James Reeve of Halesworth, beer brewer, one of the sons of Robert Reeve admitted to BUTCHERS’
STALL, sometime since wasted & lately rebuilt, in the front row of the Shambles BETWEEN a STALL late
of John Bedingfield EAST; a STALL late of John Chinery, sometime since converted into a DWELLING
HOUSE on the WEST; fronting the White Lion to the SOUTH; abutting the STALL also wasted lately of
Francis Beane NORTH.
(later Jere Ives F p 101)
ALSO
MESSUAGE new built adjoining the DOLPHIN on the NORTH, on the GROUND were Four BUTCHERS’
STALLS
(received Oct 1782 surrender of John Last)
ALSO
YARD with a SMALL HOUSE thereupon built Next the PRISON. (received 21 Dec 1789 on surrender of
Seth Land)
James Reeve, MESSUAGE in NEWMARKET on WEST side, late Robert Reeve, before Denny Baker,
before that Woolner, and formerly Harris (later Thomas Primett, F 93)
Jeremiah Ives Esq., of Norwich, from James Reeves his Brewery with malthouses, store rooms, store
cellars, public houses, lands & heriditaments lying in Halesworth or in any town, parish or place in Suffolk,
his messuages, farms, lands, tenements, hereditaments etc.
A Butcher’s Stall sometime since wasted, & since rebuilt in the front row of Butchers’ Shambles between
stall late John Bedingfield on the east; & stall of late John Chinery sometime since converted into a
dwelling house on the west; Market to the south; stall late Francis Beane to the North.
Charles Thompson receives premises of Jeremiah Ives Esq (see 12 March 1828)
Charles Kerr Thompson of Witchingham, Esq., from Charles Thompson his Father:- Butcher’s Stall
sometime wasted & now rebuilt in front row of Shambles, between the stall of John Bedingfield, decsd, on
1839 Beccles Manor Court
on now also wasted, lately of Francis Bean, decsd to the north
Thomas Cracknell of St James, Southelmam, received from CK Thompson the tenements listed in 1839
George Sutton admitted to tenement of John Sutton, copyhold. tenement formerly a Butcher’s Stall since
converted into a dwelling house between passage leading from the New Market to the Dolphin on the
east; & tenement now or late of John Copeman on the west [A8]; Market Place to the south; (received
1821 on the surrender of Thomas Farr )
George Thompson, from Thomas Cracknell for £100:- Butcher’s Stall in front row, between stall of John
Bedingfield [A5] on the east; and the stall of John Chinery on the west [A7]; Market to the south; &
wasted stall of Francis Beane to the north
ENFRANCHISEMENT: Thompson George: Butcher’s Stall sometime wasted & since rebuilt: front row of
Butchers’ Shambles between stall late John Bedingfield decsd on the east [A5]; Stall late John Chinery
Decsd sometime converted into a dwelling house west [A7]: fronting the White Lion to the south;
abutting on the stall wasted late of Francis Beane north; [for £66 16s 3d with others]
ADVERTISEMENT: SS Burton, 26 New Market, Beccles; Tobacconist, Newsagent and Stationer; Lending
Library; also 28 New Market, Beccles. Needlework, Wools, Silks, Scarves, etc. Specialist in Ladies’
Hosiery.
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John Gorbold
Robert Clarke:- John Gorbold, 2 Butchers’ Stalls... the other [A7] counting two and a quarter yards in
length & two & a half yards broad:- abutting on the stall late Edmund Fox to the west [A8]; & upon the
stall sometime Edmund Lamb to the east [A6] . Yearly rent of 10s to the use of Robert Clarke, butcher.
(received 1630 from Christopher Bird)
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John Chenery:- William Margerom, copyholder surrendered:- Butcher’s Stall, late John Fryer:- between
stalls of Thomas Blowers & John Calfe to John Harwood, Innholder, but seized by John Farr, gent, Bailiff
of the Manor. John Chenery begs to be admitted. (received 1708 from Nich Barmby) (Robert Chenery
admitted 1782)
ORIENTATION: Joseph Birkett, Late Isaac Sallows, butcher:- Butcher’s Stall late in the occupation of
Elizabeth Sallows, widow, John Skipper, John Crickmore & Isaac Chandler. To Joseph Birkett, Innholder. 2
Butchers’ Stalls formerly of William Bridgeham & John Calfe in the first row.
The first [A4] between the stall of Henry Sallows on the EAST [A3];
& the stall of John Bedingfield, late his Father’s on the WEST [A5];
& abutting on the stall late Rouse’s NORTH [B4].
The second [A6] between the stall of John Bedingfield on the EAST [A5];
& John Chinery, since converted into a dwelling on the WEST [A7].
1782
Robert Chenery:- John Chinery has died, copyhold to Robert Chinery, bricklayer, eldest son. Formerly
ground of Robert Reeve to the EAST [A6];
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Thomas Farr: Robert Chinery, bricklayer, surrenders tenement, formerly a Butcher’s Stall:-
BETWEENground of Robert Reeve on the EAST [A6];
& tenements of Henry Skipper on the WEST [A8]; To Thomas Farr. (received of John Chinery 1782)
Isaac Blowers
SALE: Estate of Isaac Blowers:
LOT 2: A small tenement in Beccles in the centre of the Market Place in the occupation of John Sutton,
tenable from year to year at the Rent of £3 10s.
This Lot is also Copyhold of the Manor of Beccles and is subject to the yearly Quit Rent of 5s 4d to the
said Manor.
John Sutton: Isaac Blowers bought of Thomas Farr (before his death) for £23 tenement or cottage in New
Market in the occupation of John Sutton. Purchased for £50 by John Sutton, cordwainer, at auction in
White Lion 26 January 1820 of Isaac Blowers’ estate. Formerly a Butcher’s Stall converted into a dwelling
house:-
BETWEEN the ground now or late of Robert Reeve on the EAST [A6];
& the tenements late of Henry Skipper & now John Copeman on the WEST [A8];
New Market to the SOUTH. (received by Thomas Farr 24 October 1785 on surrender of Robert Chinery)
(John Sutton received 30 May 1821. Later George Sutton).
George Sutton admitted to tenement of John Sutton, copyhold. tenement formerly a Butcher’s Stall since
converted into a dwelling house
BETWEEN passage leading from the New Market to the Dolphin on the
& tenement now or late of John Copeman on the WEST [A8];
Market Place to the south; (received 1821 on the surrender of Thomas Farr )
1850
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length three & three quarter yads & in breadth two & three quarter yards;- situated between the stalls of
John Barber on the east [A7]; & Richard Mason on the west [A9]; To Geoffrey Blowers. (received 1649 on
surrender of Francis Andrews)
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Robert Sallows & Eleanor, his wife, son of Jonathan Sallows, decsd, one Butcher’s Stall:- between the stall
formerly of Thomas Randall & now of Edmund Skipper on the west [A9]; & the stall since converted into a
dwelling house, late Toby Murdoch and now of John Chenery on the east [A7]; formerly George
Crowfoot, (received 1725)
Edmund Skipper to have property, Butcher’s Stall above, agreed by Robert sallows & his wife Eleanor
(received 1750) (Henry Skipper admitted 1st September 1773)
Henry Skipper:- Claim of late Edmund Skipper’s property:- To one Butcher’s Stall between the previously
mentioned stall on the west [A9]; & the stall since converted into a dwelling house, late Toby Murdoch,
now of John Chinery on the east [A7] (received 1750)
Edmund Skipper. Death of Henry Skipper, to Edmund Skipper only son:- also of the messuage lately a
Butcher’s Stall ;- between the previously mentioned stall or building on the west [A9]; & a messuage,
formerly a stall of Tobias Murdoch, since of John Chenery & now of Thomas Farr, Esq. on the east, which
last mentioned premises were of Robert Sallows [A7]
John Copeman of Toft Monks, butcher, from Edmund Skipper of oulton, gent, copyhold for £220 [two
properties] tenement or cottage lately in the occupation of John Birkett & heretofore a Butcher’s Stall lying
between the first mentioned butcher’s stall or shop [A9] on the west; & a dwelling house heretofore a stall
formerly in the occupation of Toby Murdoch & since of John Chenery & now of Isaac Blowers on the east
[A7] (received 5 December 1797 after the death of his Father, Henry Skipper)
Dorcas Copeman, widow of John Copeman... tenement or cottage late in occupation of John Birkett,
heretofore a Butcher’s Stall:- between stall or shop previously mentioned [A9] on the west; & a dwelling
house formerly Tobias Murdoch since John Chinery & late Isaac Blowers on the east. (received 1815)
Edward Copeman of Toft Monks, drover, late John Copeman, his Father...Also to one tenement or cottage,
now or late in the occupation of John Birkett, formerly a Butcher’s Stall:- lying between stall above [A9] on
west; & Dwelling house formerly a stall in occupation of Toby Murdoch, John Chenery, late Isaac
Blowers in the east [A7] (James Green admitted 1845)
James Green admitted to property of Edward Copeman [see 12 April 1844]
ENFRANCHISEMENT: James Green: Also one tenement or cottage late in the occupation of John Birkett
& heretofore a Butcher’s Stall, between first mentioned stall on the west [A9] ; & a dwelling house
heretofore a stall formerly Toby Murdoch after of John Chenery & since of Isaac Blowers on the east [A7]
for £41 [with A9].
COUNCIL: Owner of House occupied by John Cooper in New Market to provide proper privy
accommodation.
SALE by RJ Read, Esq: Small Brick & Tiled Freehold SHOP, well fitted with Counter & Show Cases, and
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corn merchant
stationers [& no 26]
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& Thomas Gorbold on the west [A11]. length four yards, breadth three and a half yards, to John Seaman
for £10 at the new mansion house called the White Lion.
Tobias Murdoch
Thomas Randall
Thomas Randall died 1727. Thomas Randall only son & heir admitted to one Butcher’s Stall ormerly in the
occupation of John Sutton, now of John Crickmay:- between stall formerly of Geoffrey Blowers as well east
[A8] as west [A10] (Thomas Randall, grandfather 1674 on surrender of Toby Murdoch)
Edmund Skipper: Thomas Randall: Butcher’s Stall to Edmund Skipper, formerly in the occupation of John
Sutton now John Crickmay:- between stall formerly of Geoffrey Blowers as well east [A8] as west [A10]
(received 16 June 1739 after the death of Thomas Randall, father of Thomas Randall. (Henry Skipper 1
September 1773]
Henry Skipper; claim of late Edmund Skipper’s property: one Butcher’s Stall formerly John Sutton
afterwards John Crickmay, late Edmund Skipper:- between the stall next mentioned on the east [A8]; & a
stall or building formerly of Geoffrey Blowers towards the west [A10] Received 1740.
Edmund Skipper: Death of Henry Skipper to Edmund Skipper, only son: Butcher’s Stall or
1674
1739
a messuage late of Henry Skipper, formerly of Robert Sallows & which was lately a Butcher’s Stall on the
east [A8]; & a stall or building formerly of Geoffrey Blowers & now of Michael Doughton on the west
[A10]; which premises were formerly Thomas Randall’s. (received 1773 as eldest son of Edmund Skipper)
John Copeman of Toft Monks, butcher, from Edmund Skipper of Oulton, gent. Copyhold for £220 [with
another property]; one Butcher’s Stall or shop formerly occupied by John Sutton, since of John .Crickmay
& now of John Copeman;- between the stall of Geoffrey Blowers as well east [A8] as west [A10]. (later
Dorcas Copeman)
John Sutton, since of John Crickmay, & late of John Copeman:- between stall Geoffrey Blowers east [A8]
& west [A10] (later Edward Copeman)
Edward Copeman of Toft Monks, drover, late John Copeman, his Father: Butcher’s Stall or shop late John
Sutton, John Crickmay, John Copeman:- between Geoffrey Blowers east [A8] as well as west [A10] (James
Green admitted 1845)
James Green admitted to property of Edward Copeman [see 12 April 1844]
ENFRANCHISEMENT: One Butcher’s Stall or shop formerly in the occupation of John Sutton afterwards
of John Crickmay & since of John Copeman between stall of Galfred Blowers as well east as west for £41
(with A8).
1853
1841
1845
1851
1861
1871
1881
1881 CENSUS
Robert YOUNGS
Anna M. YOUNGS
Robert C. YOUNGS
Charlotte YOUNGS
1896
1904
1906 Survey
1907
1912
1914
1922
1927
1937
Mrs Copeman
James Green
James Green
James Green
John Cooper
John Cooper
Dorcas Copeman
James Green
James Green
James Green
John Cooper
Robert Read
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Robert Read
Robert Read
Angell (agent)
Robert Read
Robert Read
Robert Read
RJ Read, Ltd
RJ Read
Susie Burton
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Brostenden, Suffolk, England
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Corn Chandlers Wife
Son
Daur
Kingsland, Middlesex, England
Beccles, Suffolk, England
Pupil Teacher (National School)
John Cooper
Robert J Read
corn merchants
corn merchant etc
miller
corn merchant etc
corn merchants
Susie Burton
1937
1954
1965
1974
RJ Read, Ltd
Norfolk News Ltd
On the Square Library
Norfolk News Co.
Beccles & Bungay Journal
Norwich Union Insurance
1659
1660.1
1660.2
1725 Beccles Mabor Court
Geoffrey Blowers
George Crowfoot
Francis Gorbold
of ... Smith in right of his wife on the west [A11]
Sarah Chalker, infant aged 4 years, co-heiress of Robert Chalker & his widow Lydia: one Butcher’s Stall
between stall:- late of Thomas Randall, now of Edmund Skipper on the east [A9]; & stall late of .. Smith on
the west [A11]; a third of stall; Mary Chalker an infant of three, a third of stall; another infant (Lydia
Chalker ?) an infant of nine months.
Lydia Chalker, spinster, co-heiress of Mary Chalker, a Butcher’s Stall To Michael Doughton.
Michael Doughton of Bungay, a Butcher’s Stall from Lydia Chalker:- between Stall late of Edmund Skipper
before Randall’s on the east [A9]; and a certain stall or building late of .... Smith in right of his wife [A11]
(received 1750).
William Arnold, tanner: Death of Michael Doughton: All that Butcher’s Stall, being a brick building
1773 Beccles Mabor Court
erected & new built:- between the stall of Edmund Skipper, late Henry Skipper, formerly Randall’s on the
east [A9]; & site of a stall sometime since wasted late of .... Smith on the west [A11]. to William Arnold,
Edward Arnold: Death of William Arnold. Edward Arnold the younger, currier, eldest brother:- Butcher’s
Stall or shop lately erected between:- stall or shop of Edmund Skipper, late of Henry Skipper on the east
[A9]; & the site of a stall sometime since wasted of ... Smith on the part of the west [A11]. (received 18
August 1800).
SALE by PRIVATE CONTRACT: LOT 3: [probably sale of Edward Arnold, the younger]
Spacious Shop in Market Place, Copyhold of the Manor of Beccles, in the occupation of Thomas Primet,
butcher, tenant from year to year.
Thomas Primett from Edward Arnold, copyhold stall or shop for £210. :- between stall or shop lateof
Edmund Skipper, formerly of Henry Skipper & now of John Copeman on the east [A9]; & the stall or shop
lately erected upon the site of a stall late of John Smith in right of his wife on the west [A11]; (received 5
November 1803 after the death of William Arnold, his eldest brother).
Francis Berry from Thomas Primett for £900 [including some land]; Butcher’s Stall, a brick building lately
erected between:- stall late Edmund Skipper, before Henry Skipper, decsd & previously Edmund Skipper
formerly Randall on the east [A9]; part of a stall wasted late of Smith on the west [A11];
(received 3 January 1820)
ALSO all that piece of land at the west end of the said stall, and a bricked building erected & land into the
same Butcher’s Stall. [A 11]
Thomas Norton, druggist, purchased for £200 from the executors of Thomas Primett; Butcher’s Stall,
abutting the Stall or shop formerly of Edmund Skipper, then Henry Skipper, since of John Copeman & then
Dorothy Copeman to the east [A9]; & upon the New Market on the parts of the South and west; & on
Dolphin Row on the north. then in occupation of Mary Primett. (admitted 3 January 1820) (CJ Norton
1850)
Charles T Norton, of Rickinghall, gent., received from Thomas Norton, his Father, decsd: Butcher’s Stall or
shop:- between stall late of John Copeman & now of James Green on the east [A9]; & the shop lately
erected on the site of a stall late of John Smith in right of his wife & now belonging to Charles T Norton
and occupied by Charles Cameron [blacksmith] on the west [A11]
Also to the other part of the Butcher’s Stall & premises to which Thomas Norton was admitted at the west
end of the Butcher’s Stall or brick building belonging to Thomas Norton upon which land a Butcher’s Stall
had been erected & laid into the same Butcher’s Stall aforesaid. (received 1832 from Thomas Primett) [A11]
victualler, well & truly paid by Stephen Bartram, timber merchant. ALL That Butcher’s Stall or shop late of
John Copeman & now of James Green on the east [A9]; & the shop lately erected upon the site of a stall
late of John Smith in right of his wife & now of Charles T Norton & occupied by Charles Cameron on the
west [A11].
repaid to EC Sharpin & £20 from Chase). ALL THAT Butcher’s Stall or shop between stall late John
Copeman & then of James Green on the east [A9]; & the shop lately erected on the site of a stall late of
John Smith in right of his wife & then of Charles Norton & occupied by Charles Cameron on the west
[A11]. (Admitted 14 October 1856).
Mr Chase to remove the projection in front of his shop in New Market
1725 Beccles Mabor Court
ORIENTATION from Stall A10
Robert Chalker: late Robert Chalker, proclamation:- Stall between late Thomas Randall on east [A9]; & stall
of ... Smith in right of his wife on the west [A11]
Downing of Aldeby: The Lord and Lady in possession of two Butchers’ Stalls [A11 & A12] for want of
tenants, situate between:-
late called the Fish Stall on the west [A 13]; & the market Place to the south; & upon the waste of the Lord
on the north; to James Downing of Aldeby, butcher,
ORIENTATION from Stall A10
1800 William Arnold, tanner: Death of Michael Doughton: All that Butcher’s Stall, being a brick
lately erected & new built:- between the stall of Edmund Skipper, late Henry Skipper, formerly Randall’s
on the east [A9]; & site of a stall sometime since wasted late of .... Smith on the west [A11]. To William
John Smith, [died 1814?] formerly copyhold tenant been dead many years, proclamation made.
3rd proclamation of John Smith’s copyhold. To be seized and a new tenant found.
Thomas Primett: Lands of John Smith seized: Thomas Primett, the elder, butcher, asks to be admitted to
copyhold: all that piece of land in the Market Place at the west end of the Butcher’s Stall or brick’d
building now belonging to Thomas Primett, upon which piece of land a Butcher’s Stall hath within a few
years past been erected & laid into the same Butcher’s Stall or brick building. Thomas Primett admitted.
1819
1820 Beccles Mabor Court
Francis Berry from Thomas Primett for £900 [including some land]; Butcher’s Stall, a brick building lately
erected between:- stall late Edmund Skipper, before Henry Skipper, decsd & previously Edmund Skipper
formerly Randall on the east [A9]; part of a stall wasted late of Smith on the west [A11]; (received 3
January 1820)
ALSO all that piece of land at the west end of the said stall, and a bricked building erected & laid into the
same Butcher’s Stall or brick building. [A 11]
Thomas Norton, druggist, purchased for £200 from the executors of Thomas Primett; Butcher’s Stall,
abutting the Stall or shop formerly of Edmund Skipper, then Henry Skipper, since of John Copeman & then
Dorothy Copeman to the east [A9]; & upon the New Market on the parts of the South and west; & on
Dolphin Row on the north. then in occupation of Mary Primett. (admitted 3 January 1820) (CJ Norton
1850)
Charles T Norton, of Rickinghall, gent., received from Thomas Norton, his Father, decsd: Butcher’s Stall or
shop:- between stall late of John Copeman & now of James Green on the east [A9]; & the shop lately
erected on the site of a stall late of John Smith in right of his wife & now belonging to Charles T Norton
and occupied by Charles Cameron [blacksmith] on the west [A11]
Also to the other part of the Butcher’s Stall & premises to which Thomas Norton was admitted at the west
end of the Butcher’s Stall or brick building belonging to Thomas Norton upon which land a Butcher’s Stall
had been erected & laid into the same Butcher’s Stall aforesaid. (received 1832 from Thomas Primett) [A11]
repaid to EC Sharpin & £20 from Chase). ALSO ALL THAT Butcher’s Stall & premises to which Thomas
Norton, deceased, father of Charles T Norton admitted: All that piece of land at the west end of the Market
at the west end of the Butcher’s Stall or brick building belonging to Thomas Norton upon which a
Butcher’s Stall had been erected & laid into the same Butcher’s Stall or brick building. (Admitted 14
October 1856)
1906 Survey
1907
1914
1922
1927
1937
1948
1954
1965
1974
Barkway, exors
Morris Sparling
Morris Sparling
Maud Sills
Percy Greengrass
Percy Greengrass
Percy Greengrass
Percy Greengrass
H Kearton
H Kearton
confectioner
Percy Greengrass
boot maker
confectioner
confectioner
confectioner
confectioner
confectioner
town made it no longer profitable to pay the heavy entry fines that were charged on the Copyhold Stalls.
In 1764 there is a mention of “a want of tenants”.
1700.1
1700.2
1764
Tyrell
Thomas Singlar
want of tenants, situate between:- stall of Sarah Chalker & others on the east [A10]; & the stall of
Garwood late called the Fish Stall on the west [A 13]; & the market Place to the south; & upon the waste
of the Lord on the north; to James Downing of Aldeby, butcher,
1700.1
1708
1734
John Lincoln
Thomas Fryer died in 1729 (surrendered to his will in 1707)
Elizabeth Fryer brings will of 1724: Shop & Stall in Market to my wife. After her decease to Francis
Garwood. (received of Francis Bunfellow 1705)
ALSO to one Butcher’s Stall formerly called a Fish Stall, late in occupation of Thomas Fryer :- next a shop
called a Salt Shop on the west; [A14] another stall formerly of Thomas Singlar late Tyrells on the east.
[A12]
& A12] for want of tenants, situate between:- stall of Sarah Chalker & others on the east [A10]; & the
stall of Fryer
upon the waste of the Lord on the north; to James Downing of Aldeby, butcher, Rents of 5s
1700.1
SALT
1661 Beccles Manor Court
Robert Clarke ?
1659 Beccles Manor Plan
1663 Beccles Manor Court
William Hawke
Robert Clarke ?
1670.1 Beccles Manor Court
William Skipper
1707 Beccles Manor Court
1741 Beccles Manor Court
William Skipper, sen
William Skipper, jun
1725 Beccles Manor Court
1739 Beccles Manor Court
Jacob Sallows
Isaac Sallows: Jacob Sallows: in the third row abutting upon a house called the Dolphin on the north [D3,
D4, D5, & D6]; & the stalls of Elizabeth & Mary Rouse, Francis Beane & William Martin on the south [ B4,
B5, B6 & B7]; & the house of William Coggeshall on the east [C1]; & the waste of the lord on the west.
(received by John Calf 10 March 1725)
William Carpenter, Nicholas Watson, Robert Cunningham pray to be admitted to the Butchers’ Stalls of
Isaac Sallows, bankrupt. ....Also three other stalls in the third row abutting on the Dolphin on the north
[D3, D4, D5 & D6]; & upon the stalls now or late of Elizabeth & Mary Rowse, Francis Beane & William
Martin on the south [ B4, B5, B6 & B7]; & the house of William Coggeshall on the east [C1]; & the waste
of the lord on the west. (received 6 August 1739).
ONE OTHER Butcher’s Stall, formerly William Skipper: abutting on the stalll formerly of William Skipper,
since John Calfe on the east [C4]; the Dolphin on the north [D3, D4, D5 & D6]; the wate of the lord on the
west. The four last mentioned stalls are late converted into a dwelling house in the occupation of
Joseph Birkett: late Isaac Sallows, butcher. Three other Butchers’ Stalls formerly of John Calfe in the third
row: Dolphin on the north [D3, D4, D6], & the stalls late Elizabeth & Mary Rouse in part, & the stalls of
Francis Beane & William Martin in part on the south [B4, B5, B6 & B7]; the house late of William
Coggeshall & now of Edward Blowers on the east [C1]; & the waste of the lord on the west.
ONE OTHER Butcher’s Stall, formerly William Skipper: abutting on the stalll formerly of William Skipper,
since John Calfe on the east [C4]; the Dolphin on the north [D3, D4, D5 & D6]; the wate of the lord on the
west. The four last mentioned converted into a dwelling in the occupation of Elizabeth Sallows, widow. To
Joseph Birkett, Innholder.
Bartholomew Barcham claims return of Joseph Birkett, decsd, premises for non-payment of £31 by Joseph
Birkett: ...and also three other Butchers’ Stalls formerly of John Calfe in the third row: Dolphin on the north
[D3, D4, D6], & the stalls late Elizabeth & Mary Rouse in part, & the stalls of Francis Beane & William
Martin in part on the south [B4, B5, B6 & B7]; the house late of William Coggeshall & now of Edward
Blowers on the east [C1]; & the waste of the lord on the west.
ONE OTHER Butcher’s Stall, formerly William Skipper: abutting on the stalll formerly of William Skipper,
since John Calfe on the east [C4]; the Dolphin on the north [D3, D4, D5 & D6]; the wate of the lord on the
west. The four last mentioned converted into a dwelling in the occupation of Elizabeth Sallows, widow.
9received 1751 on surrender of Robert Cunningham. Barcham admitted tenant.
John Last: Bartolomew Barcham, decsd, to John Last of Toft Monks, farmer, grandson: ...three other
Butchers’ Stalls late John Calfe in 3rd row [etc. as above] (received from Joseph Birkett)
Robert Reeve: John Last the younger: ...four other Butcher’s Stalls converted to a dwelling. To Robert
Reeve of Halesworth, beerbrewer. On the north-east corner of the property a portico has been since
erected.
Jeremiah Ives Esq., of Norwich, from James Reeves his Brewery with malthouses, store rooms, store
cellars, public houses, lands & heriditaments lying in Halesworth or in any town, parish or place in Suffolk,
his messuages, farms, lands, tenements, hereditaments etc. ... new built messuage in the Market Place
adjoining to the messuage called the Dolphin on the north [D3, D4, D5 & D6], formerly four Butchers’
Stalls (see admission of Robert Reeve, his Father 14 October 1782)
Charles Thompson receives premises of Jeremiah Ives (see 12 March 1828) (Ck Thompson 1839)
Charles Kerr Thompson of Witchingham, Esq., from Charles hompson, his father, ... And all that new-built
messuage adjoining the Dolphin on the north [D3, D4, D5 & D6]; formerly four Butchers’ Stalls. Formerly
Robert Reeve 14 October 1782. (Thomas Cracknell 1840)
Thomas Cracknell of Saint James, Southelmham received tenements listedfrom Charles Kerr Thompson.
George Thompson from Thomas Cracknell ... new-built messuage the Dolphin on the north.
ENFRANCHISEMENT: Also ALL THAT new built messuage adjoining to the messuage known by the
name or sign of the Dolphin on the north; upon ground whereon the said messuage was erected did
lately [1741] stand 4 Butchers’ Stalls (description of admission of Robert Reeve 14 October 1782) [for £66
16s 3d with other buildings]
1839 Beccles Manor Court
1856 Beccles Manor Court
1865 Beccles Manor Court
At the northern side at the top it shows
"A House called the Dolphin late Bathos".
These were originally stalls D3, D4, D5, D6 and were converted into a house.
1600.2
1649
1651 Beccles Manor Court
Joseph Artis: John Grice surrendered all those four stalls late Joseph Cutlove & formerly Henry Parker at
the east end of the stalls now or late of Robert Burkinshawe containing in length eleven yards and three
quarters of a yard and in breadth eleven feet. (received 17 December 1649 on the surrender of Joseph
Cutlove) To Joseph Artis
William Welton:- Joseph Artis surrenders all those four stalls with appurtenances late Joseph Cutlove &
formerly Henry Peck situated in the New Market Place at the east end of the stall or stalls now or late of
Robert Burkingham counting together in length eleven & three quarter yards, & in breadth eleven feet.
(received 20 October 1651 on surrender of John Grice. To the use of William Welton.)
William Ireland:- William Welton surrendered four Butchers’ Stalls late Joseph Artis at the east end of the
stalls now or late of Robert Birkenshaw counting together in length eleven & three quarter yards & in
breadth eleven feet. To the use of William Ireland.
Daniel Ireland: William Ireland gives to Daniel Ireland four Butchers Stalls, copyhold.
Stephen Alden
Stephen Alden for a house built of four stalls late Ireland's
1685
1693 Beccles Manor Rental
Fine 5s-0d
1707 Burrow Alden
1736 Beccles Manor Rental
1739 Beccles Manor Court
Batho, Samuel for one yard of ground the length of his house
Thomas Churchman , the Bailiff of the Manor had seized four Butcher's Stalls with their appurtenances
situate in the New Market now converted into a dwelling house lately aliened by Samuel Batho, Clerk
copyhold tenant of the said Manor to John Coleman, Gent and Anne Randall, Widow.
After this there is no further direct mention of the property in the Court Books.
Isaac Sallows received 3 Butchers Stalls C2, C3, C4 from John Calfe "abutting upon a house called the
Dolphin on the North".
Isaac Sallows went bankrupt and his estate was taken over by William Carpenter, Nicholas Watson and
Robert Cunningham. They sold most of it but returned one stall to Isaac Sallows.
In the description of the transfer of property the three stalls above C2, C3, C4 are mentioned along with
another one C5 "the said four last mentioned stalls are lately converted into a dwelling house and is now
in the tenure or occupation of Elizabeth Sallows, Widow."
Joseph Birkett, Innholder, presumably bought six stalls from the estate of Isaac Sallows including the four
neighbouring the Dolphin. He was not a resident of Beccles in 1756.
Joseph Birkett seems to have been in some difficulties seven years later either financial or legal or both for
he mortgaged his property or gave it as a pledge against money owing to Joseph Deane, Officer of Excise.
The sum of £20 and interest was due within two years.
Joseph Birkett transferred the mortgage to Bartholomew Barcham. When he died in 1766 he still had not
repaid the £31 he had been lent, and all the property went to Barcham. This must have been a bargain for a
house and two stalls.
a fine of £4-10-6 was to be paid to the Bailiff for property "on 30 December between the hours of one and
three of the clock at the house of John Penny commonly called by the name or sign of the Dolphin".
Barcham left his Butchers' Stalls to his Grandson, John Last of Toft Monks who seems to have paid only
partial attention to his property for one stall in the front row was now "wasted". It had not yet been made
into a proper dwelling. However he had added a portico to the north east corner of the building made of
four Butchers' Stalls.
He sold all his stalls in 1782 to Robert Reeve of Halesworth, beerbrewer. Reeve had started to build up the
Fine 5s-0d
1739 Beccles Manor Court
was finally auctioned off nearly a hundred years later in 1855. Obviously Reeve determined to improve his
property and built a new tenement on the site of the single stall and "also a messuage new built adjoining
the Dolphin on the north." He had also purchased the Swan and the White Horse so controlled the beer
trade on the west side of the New Market. Thomas Farr of the Beccles Brewery controlled the other side
with the King's Head and the Falcon and much of the rest of the town as well.
1831
the Swan late of James Reeve formerly Bendy
Charles Kerr Thompson
Thomas Cracknell for part of a house in New Market called the Dolphin formerly the Swan late CK
Thomson formerly J Reeve before Bendy
1839
accommodation
(Charles Barkway) knocks down Constable etc. Fined £6 & 7s/6d costs. Paid
COURT: James Pitchers accused of stealing 3s/- on a Saturday night:
“I went to the George & Dragon at 8 o’clock, where I stopped till about 10. I the went to the Dolphin and
stopped there till half past 11, & was at the Falcon till 12. I then went as far as the George & Dragon, but
the company was all gone. I then went past the Black Boy to the Railway crossing ...”
Commonly called "Rats Pitchers", a thief and low character, normally called Low Pitchers from the
quantity he can drink. A great drunkard, poacher and suspicious character. .
Or
a notorious young thief (age about 19) and burglar. Keeps a girl named Beans, a thief & prostitute.
FORESTERS’ DINNER, “Pride of Forest”, First anniversary. in Dolphin Inn. Chair: G Peskett, Esq, MD,
Vice Chair: Edward W Adams, of Court of Foresters, Bungay. Tickets, 2s 6d, from Charles Barkway, the
Dolphin; William Godbold, Treasurer, Blyburgate; William Piper, Northgate.
TO BE LET: Fully licensed Public House, The Dolphin - Apply George, Stanford, & Flick, Halesworth.
Transfer of Licence from Samuel Fisk to James Greeves
Charles Frampton Landlord of the Dolphin sent for police to remove John Playford who was drunk &
disorderly. Given one month’s hard labour
COURT CASE: Mrs Frampton, landlady of the Dolphin.
DOLPHIN: Charles Frampton of the Dolphin mentioned.
Transfer of Licence from Dolphin to new house in course of construction in Ravensmere granted
SALE: Property in New Market known as the Dolphin together with cottages adjoining & a Butcher’s
Shop. After 11 October the Dolphin will cease to be a Licensed House. Apply Mr Moore, Beccles.
COUNCIL: Leave granted to the Mayor [EW Masters] to connect two Cottages & Dwelling House lately
known as the Dolphin to the public sewer.
1860
1868
1873
1874
1874
1874
The House, Brick and tiled, and in substantial repair, containing Private and Mixing Bars, Tap Room, Front
Parlour and small room adjoining; and six sleeping rooms.
A Stable with loft over, Outbuildings and small yard
ALSO:
The Fishmonger's shop standing at the front of the house and facing the New Market Place. [New Market
26, Stall A6]
Of this lot the original "Dolphin" and stable abutting on the Market Row are FREEHOLD; the additional
building and residue of the lot are COPYHOLD of the Manor of Beccles.
Land Tax 7s-6d
Quit Rents £1-13-1d
George Thompson for the Dolphin formerly called the Swan late of Charles Cracknell formerly CK
1856
1751
1756-70
1775
1814
1830
1839
1845
1850
1855
1860
Considerable increase in Rental Value of Dolphin between 1855 & 1860, when it took over neighbouring buildings. They were relinquished 1865-70
1864
1865
1868
1870
1873
1874
1875
1880
1885
1890
1895
1899
John Symms
Widow Symms
Edward Barkway
Sarah Gray
Jonathan Gray ( listed as Market Row in 1844)
Charles Gray
Chas Barkway
Chas Barkway
Chas Barkway d 1888 @ 65
(395)
(397)
(422)
(418)
Thos Cracknell
Thos Cracknell
George Thompson
Dolphin
Dolphin
Dolphin Pub Ho Stables £20
£9-5s
£8-15s
George Thompson
George Thompson
Licence removed from Dolphin on 11 Oct 1874 to new house in construction in Ravensmere
Edward Masters
Edward Masters
Edward Masters
Edward Masters
Edward Masters
Edward Masters
Samuel Fisk
James Greeves
Jerh Chapman
Chas Frampton
(437)
(443)
(485)
(510)
(510)
(636)
Chaston, Chas
Edward Ward
Chas Barkway
Chas Barkway
Chas Barkway d 1906 @ 47
was Dolphin
Ho
Ho
Ho
Ho
£10
£10
£10
£10
£10
The first mention of this being a building is in 1693 when it is described as a tenement, and more clearly in 1736 when it is
1600.2 Beccles Manor Rental
1693 Beccles Manor Rental
1728 Beccles Manor Rental
1736 Beccles Manor Rental
1744 Beccles Manor Court
Primrose
John Ottemy a tenement late Primrose in New Market
John Gooch, cordwainer, copyholder, surrendered his messuage to his will
John Gooch:- a house built from four stalls in Tavern Lane formerly Ottemy’s
John Gooch: To Sarah Gooch, his widow. tenement near New Market, formerly in the tenure of James
Coate. (Gooch, the son 9 December 1751)
Sarah Gooch, John Gooch:- house built from four Stalls in Tavern Lane late John Gooch,formerly Ottermy’s
(now Esau Weavers)
John Gooch:- copyhold messuage near the New Market. Formerly James Voute, late John Gooch, now or
late of Sarah Skipper & Elizabeth Crisp.
Esau Weavers, yeoman, from John Gooch: near New Market:- James Voute, late John Gooch, father of
John Gooch & now or late of Sarah Skipper & Elizabeth Crisp.
Robert Weavers, nephew of Esau Weavers,: his house in the Butchery. messuage or cottage formerly
James Voute afterwards John Gooch, late occupation of Sarah Skipper & Elizabeth Crisp.
John P rime, fishmonger, from Robert Weavers: messuage or cottage formerly James Voute, John Gooch, in
occupation of Sarah Skipper & Elizabeth Crisp. Formerly four Butchers’ Stalls.
John Prime holds piece of ground freehold, lately parcel of the waste adjoining John Prime’s copyhold
premises on the south side & at the west end. Length south side twenty-three & a half feet; in breadth ten
feet ; at the east end length twenty-two feet, breadth three and a half.
John Swan, yeoman & beerbrewer, & Joseph Devereux, miller: copyhold tenement in Market, formerly in
the tenure of James Voute afterwards John Gooch & late Sarah Skipper & Elizabeth Crisp then John Prime
(later John Prime)
John Swan etc. : Land as above
John Prime of Bungay, for £120, from John Swan & Joseph Devereux: late James Voute, John Gooch, Sarah
Skipper & Elizabeth Crisp. (received 9 March 1818 on death of John Prime) (later John Prime his son) &
freehold land above.
John Prime of Bungay, fishmonger, from John Prime his Father: tenement in New Market;- formerly James
Voute after John Gooch & late Sarah Skipper & Elizabeth Crisp. ( George Thompson)
George Thompson, late Thomas Cracknell; A moiety of a Butcher’s Stall, of a Messuage called the Dolphin
& of a Yard with a small House.
George Thompson, late same, to the other moiety of the same premises.
George Thompson: John Prime of Bungay, fishmonger, a copyhold tenant of the manor, for £50 paid to
John Prime by Thomson George of Halesworth, brewer, ALL THAT messuage, tenement or cottage
formerly in the tenure of James Voute afterwards of John Gooch & late of Sarah Skipper & Elizabeth Crisp,
widows
1823 Beccles Manor Court
1857 Beccles Manor Court
1845
Jn Prime
Jn Prime
It seems that this property probably became part of the Dolphin Pub & was separated into dwellings again by 1880
George Thompson
Edward Masters
Edward Masters
Edward Masters
Edward Masters
Edward Masters
(395)
(420)
Jos Hammond
Esther Turner
Ho
Ho
£1-15s
£2-5s
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1860
1870
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1885
1890
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(443)
(486)
(512)
(512)
(638)
Edward Bailey
Edward Bailey
Chas Barkway
Chas Barkway
Chas Barkway
Shop
Shop
Shop
Shop
Shop
£3
£4
£4
£4
£4
1845
Jn Prime
Jn Prime
It seems that this property probably became part of the Dolphin Pub & was separated into dwellings again by 1880
Edward Masters
Edward Masters
Edward Masters
Edward Masters
Edward Masters
(396)
(421)
Jos Prime
Jos Prime
Ho
Ho
£3-10s
£7-10s
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1860
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1890
1895
1899
(487)
(508)
(508)
(634)
McCrea
Hy Oxborough
Hy Oxborough
Steverson
Ho
Ho
Ho
Ho
£5
£5
£5
Dan Bailey
1881 CENSUS
7018
7019
7020
7021
7022
7023
7024
7025
7026
7027
7028
NMar
NMar
NMar
NMar
NMar
NMar
NMar
NMar
NMar
NMar
NMar
Ephraim GOLDING
Albert C. GOLDING
Arthur E. GOLDING
Amelia CHAPLIN
Dwelling:
Richard BARNES
Rebekah S. BARNES
Beatrice E. BARNES
Bertha E. BARNES
Bella E. BARNES
Dwelling:
5
4
21
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M
F
Beccles, Suffolk, England
Beccles, Suffolk, England
Geldeston, Norfolk, England
Son
Son
Serv ((Visitor))
Scholar
Scholar
Market Row
M
36
7
4
6 m
F
F
F
F
Wymondham, Norfolk, England
Wymondham, Norfolk, England
Beccles, Suffolk, England
Beccles, Suffolk, England
Wife
Daur
Scholar
Daur
Market Row
7030
7031
7032
7033
7034
7035
NMar
NMar
NMar
NMar
NMar
NMar
Sarah CHASTON
Emily A. CHASTON
Lily May CHASTON
Herbert HOWARD
James RICHES
Francis G. DRAKE
Serv
Dwelling:
Mary A. WALNE
Stonemasons Widow
M
U
U
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U
39
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21
19
20
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Beccles, Suffolk, England
Beccles, Suffolk, England
Beccles, Suffolk, England
Lowestoft, Suffolk, England
Metfield, Suffolk, England
Newton Le Willows, Lancashire, EnglandLodger
Wife
Daur
Daur
Lodger
Lodger
Scholar
Hair Dresser
Painter Journeyman
7037
NMar
1700.1 Beccles Manor Court
1700.2 Beccles Manor Court
1729 Rix: Manor Records
William Stroogler
Henry Hawke
George Wake of Gillingham:- Henry Hawke, copyhold tenant surrenders two Butchers’ Stalls lately
into two shops, in the occupation of Henry Hawke the younger & William Stroogler:- to George Wake of
Gillingham, beerbrewer.
George Wake: two stalls now a shop, late his Father’s before Newby
George Wake: shows “2 Shops, Wakes, George late Hawkes owner.”
Thomas Blowers I, carpenter & joiner:- two Butchers’ Stalls, from Thomas Wake of Gillingham. (received
1734)
Thomas Blowers II, only son of Thomas Blowers:- Tenement with appurtenances, formerly two Butchers’
Stalls, late George Wake, gent
Mary Blowers, widow of Thomas Blowers:- tenement at upper edge of Market near Butchers’ Shambles,
then in occupation of Peter Bobbett, formerly two Butchers’ Stalls.
Robert Weavers of Ellough, farmer. Tenement formerly two Butchers’ Stalls in the occupation of John
Cutton formerly Mary Blowers.
Mary & Catherine Blowers, spinsters, daughters & heirs of Thomas Blowers, deceased, to Robert
Weavers of Ellough, farmer (already received of Mary Blowers, widow.) Copyhold
John Swan, yeoman, from Robert Weavers, farmer. Copyhold for £80 messuage formerly two Butchers’
Stalls late in the occupation of John Cutton, now of Henry Cooper. (received 1792)
James Ramus formerly two Butchers’ Stalls on surrender of John Swan, formerly in the occupation of John
Cutton, late of Henry Cooper & now Sarah Mannell.
SALE: Dwelling House with shop & Premises in New Market, James Ramus, deceased. Occupied by
Allcock, saddler.
John Riches from James Ramus, decsd, for £110. Formerly two Butchers’ Stalls formerly in the occupation
of John Cutter, afterwards of Henry Cooper & Sarah Mannell & since of .... Pointer, then Emmeline
Allcock.; & Market Place on the west; & by dwelling of .... Prime on the east: & Dolphin Row on the
south. (later RN Dale)
Robert Dale, on surrender of John Riches, copyhold for £100. Formerly 2 Butchers’ Stall formerly in the
occupation of John Critten, after of John Cooper & late Emeline Allcock:- New Market on the west; &
John Prime on the east; a common lane called Dolphin Row on the south; & Market Row on the north.
ENFRANCHISEMENT: Robert Dale: ALL THAT messuage or tenement, formerly 2 Butchers’ Stalls,
formerly in the tenure of John Critten afterwards of Henry Cooper & late of Emeline Allcock & Emma
Allcock or undertenants. New Market west; Dwelling house & premises of John Prime east: Common
lane behind the Butchers’ Shambles called Dolphin Row on the south: Market Row on the North.
SALE by Mrs Muskett: Freehold Brick & Stud & Tiled DWELLING HOUSE & SHOP, now occupied by Mr
AJ Blaza, hairdresser at quarterly rent of £13 pa, the landlady paying rates.
[Purchased by WG Aldous for £150]
SALE by Mr WG Aldous: Freehold Brick & Stud & Tiled DWELLING HOUSE & SHOP, now occupied by
Mr AJ Blaza, hairdresser.
SALE: Mr Harry Reeve: Freehold DWELLING & SHOP, No 32 New Market
1734 Plan of Stalls, undated
1753 Beccles Manor Court
1912
1779
Peter Bobbett
1780.1 Mary Blowers
1814
1835
1836.1 James Ramus
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Henry Cooper
Sarah Mannell
........ Pointer
Allcock
Emeline Allcock
Robt Alcock
Jn Bell Alcock
Robt Dale
James Ramus
John Riches
John Riches
John Riches
Robt Dale
(393)
(394)
(419)
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£8-15s
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RN Dale
RN Dale
RN Dale
Robt N Dale
RN Dale
Robt Dale
Wm Muskett
Wm Muskett
Wm Muskett
Muskett
Muskett
(419)
(436)
Fred Howlett
Edward Bailey
James Dunningham
Wm Woodward d 1879 @ 59
Susan Woodward
Susan Woodward d 1891 @ 73
Woodward
Herbert Thirtle
Herbert Thirtle
Herbert Thirtle
Herbert Thirtle
Herbert Thirtle
Ho
Ho
Ho
Ho
Ho
£9
£9
£9
£9
£9
£9
£9
£9
(425)
(441)
(484)
(507)
(507)
(633)
Herbert Thirtle
Ho
Ho
hairdresser
hairdresser
4 bedrooms & kitchen in basement
hairdresser
hairdresser
Arthur Blaza
Athur Blaza
Walter Lewis
Walter Lewis
Newble
Hipperson, HE
H Pope
H Pope
Spashett & Sons
The Toy Box
Kay, RB
ladies’ hairdresser
ladies’ hairdresser
stationers
£28
7038
7039
7040
Susan WOODWARD
Herbert THIRTLE
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Beccles, Suffolk, England
Shopman
1593 Task NMar 7
James Bungay, for the corner house called Churche’s late bought of the Town now burnt (post Thomas
Fletcher)
1600.2
1660 Beccles Manor Rental
Thomas Fletcher
Bungay, afterwards Will Snowden, now built on west; & abutting on Tavern Lane north. Received 6
September 1614 on surrender of Richard Hammond.
Thomas Primrose, for a tenement in the New Market late Fletcher, late Osborne, since Thomas Gosling
William Crowfoot,
ORIENTATION: William Crowfoot the son [III], & Ann his wife, one messuage in New Market: Market on
the EAST; lands formerly James Bungay, after William Snowden now built upon on the WEST; Tavern
Lane to NORTH: from William Crowfoot his Father. Received 1727.
ORIENTATION: John Grimsby, from Willam Crowfoot, lands formerly James Bungay, after William
Snowden, now John Grimsby on WEST; New Market on EAST, Tavern Lane on NORTH. Received 1746.
(later John Grimsby, son)
[John Grimsby married Susan Crowfoot in October 1747]
Grimsby
ORIENTATION: John Grimsby, son, of Laxfield. Market Place on east; messuage & yards butt on land
formerly James Bungay, afterwards William Snowden, late John Grimsby to the WEST; Tavern Lane to the
NORTH. Received 1751 on surrender of William Crowfoot. (later Nathaniel Godbold)
Some of premises tenanted by Owen Holmes & Mary Anguish.
Grimbsy: a house on the north-west corner of the Plain
ORIENTATION: Nathaniel Godbold the elder, from John Grimsby of Woreham. Market Place on EAST,
lands of James Bungay, now of John Grimsby to WEST. At £365- 10s
ORIENTATION: William Hooke, from Nathaniel Godbold etc.
William Hooke, grocer, dealer, from Nathaniel Godbold, late Godbold, before Grimsby
ORIENTATION: JM Shreeve, in bankruptcy of William Hooke. messuage or tenement with shop, yards
etc., between New Market on SOUTH, Tavern lane on NORTH; ne head of New Market to the EAST;
[number 34] to the west. [see Will of Seth Land under Manor Court Book since 1733]
MORTGAGE: between Thomas Hunt of ONE PART & Susan Smith, widow, of the OTHER PART.
Mortgage of £150 on 6 January 1815.
ALL THAT Messuage with shops and appurtenabces in the New Market
Abutting on Tavern Lane NORTH
A certain Lane leading from the New Market Place to the Plains SOUTH
BETWEEN a messuage late of John Michael Shreeve, deceased, and now of James Baker EAST [no 16];
Rent of a Peppercorn for 500 years.
To pay £150 next 6 July at rent of £5 per annum
These presents between Sophia Shreeve & Abraham Clarke (executors of John Michael Shreeve) of the
FIRST PART
Thomas Hunt of the SECOND PART
Edward Colby Sharpin of the THIRD PART
MORTGAGE: a second loan of £50 as above on 6 April 1816
MORTGAGE: between Thomas Hunt of ONE PART & Susan Smith, widow, of the OTHER PART.
Mortgage of £150.
ALL THAT Messuage with shops in the New Market
BETWEEN a messuage late of John Michael Shreeve, deceased, and now of James Baker EAST [no 16];
New Market WEST; Tavern Lane NORTH; Another lane from New Market to the Plains, SOUTH;
which presents were made between Sophia Shreeve & Abraham Clarke (executors of John Michael
Shreeve)
ORIENTATION: Benjamin Crickmore, tenement [No 16] with Market Place east; formerly Bungay, now
Rent 6d [R]
1746 Beccles Manor Court
1761 Rosehall Rental
1769 Beccles Manor Rental
1772 Rosehall Rental
1777 Beccles Manor Court
Rent 6d [R]
Copy
1801 Rosehall Court
1812 Beccles Manor Court
1816
1819
Thomas Hunt, messuage in New Market late Joseph Baker, before JM Shreeve
Ann Hunt, late Thomas Hunt
Rent 6d [R]
Rent 6d [R]
1852 Rosehall Rental
Thomas Hunt
Ann Hunt
Ann Hunt
Ann Hunt
Ann Hunt
Ann Hunt
Ann Hunt exors
Ann Hunt exors
Walter Bennett
Bennett
W Bennett
Edward Masters
Edward Masters
Edward Masters
Survey Masters Exors
(391)
(403)
(430)
(425)
(426)
(445)
Ann Hunt
Ann Hunt
Ann Hunt
Ann Hunt
Ann Hunt
Ann Hunt d 1870 @ 81
Caroline Atkinson
Caroline Atkinson
Wm Haverson
William Haverson
Wm Haverson
Norman & Beard
Harry Harmer
Harry Harmer
Harry Harmer
Boulter
WE Boulter
Wilfred Boulter
London & Provincial Bank Ltd (TL Hart, manager)
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shop only
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£16
£16
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earthenware seller
Earthenware Seller
Grocer
grocer
(436)
(452)
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/
(496)
(519)
(516)
(645)
£18
£18
Music Warehouse
tailor
7015
7016
Sarah HAVERSON
58
F
Brooke, Norfolk, England
Aunt
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1875 This appears to have been joined to No 34
Thos Hunt
Ann Hunt
Ann Hunt
Ann Hunt
Ann Hunt
Ann Hunt
(392)
(404)
(431)
(426)
(427)
(446)
J Mayhewd 1949 @ 70
James Moore
James Moore
James Moore
James Sexton
Ann Hunt
Ho
Ho
Ho
Ho
Ho
Ho
£4-15s
£4-10s
£7
£7
£5
£5
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1576
Mrs Elizabeth Rede, widow, for her tenement called the Tavern late William Rede & Thomas Rede
Survey of the Manor of Beccles 1587 quoted by Rix Div IV Vol 1 p85 [unfortunately only a small part of
the document appears to have survived as Rix copied only short passages, leaving blanks where it was
damaged. The Steward, Michael Hersant, who wrote the account was the chief instigator of trouble at this
period between the Redes and the town.(see Account of Corporation of Beccles Fen, 1826 p14)]:
ORIENTATION: [ This seems to be the northern part of the Swan, but even this appears to have been
divided in two, the part described here is the eastern part, which is freehold of the manor and “payeth by
the year 1d.” The western part, on the north west corner, is a “bond tenement”, and therefore is copyhold
of the Manor, presumably this is the part that pays 8s copyhold. The sentence in bold type seems to be
the southern part next to Tavern Lane. Although this appears to be a tidy solution, there is still a problem:
If Ele Rede pays 1d rent to the manor [see 1570], and Gaythorne pays 8s copyhold and 1d freehold the
total paid for the property would be 8s 2d, whereas the charge is 8s 1d! What has happened to the other
1d property?]:
The heirs of Rowland [Gay]thorne hold to them and their heirs of the Lady’s grant as appear by the Court
Rolles of the XXVIII year of Her Majesty’s reign [1585] that now is, one little house lately being ....in the
same is situated between the late hall called the Shere house on the east part;- and the bond tenements
late the said Rowland on the west;- and abutt upon the street near to the Market Cross towards the north;-
and upon the tenement late wasted lately..... Rede, widow, now Francis Rede, gent towards the south and
payeth by the year 1d
Francis Rede, junior, for a tenement of Old Time called the Tavern late Mrs Eliz Rede
Potts
Thomas Potts lately Joseph Sweetall, William Welton for the tenement against the Cross called the Swan.
1644
1600.1Task P 38
John Phillips copyhold late Potts
John Phillips late Potts (freehold)
ORIENTATION [number 12] John Sherman of Southwold, mariner and Ann his wife surrendered all that
messuage with a shop and a kitchen to the same annexed with a stable at the east end of the Tollhouse
together with the house under the Tollhouse . Anne Hooke inherited in April in 17th year of the late King
Charles [1642] from William Hooke her father. To Isaac Blomfield of Norwich, tailor
John Phillips of Birlingham, bond tenant of this manor surrendered to William Welton all that Yard upon
which a little house was formerly built but now wholly wasted, lying next the late Prison near the Markett
Crosse in Beccles aforesaid. Received April 1650 after a seizure thereof.
William Welton, surrendered by John Phillips yards upon which a little House was sometimes built, now
wasted. Received after a seizure 7 April 1650.
ORIENTATION: [number 12] Isaac Blomfield, copyhold tenant, messuage now in the occupation of
Benjamin Debenham, [number 12] between the copyhold and freehold tenants of the manor in the
occupation of Robert Godbold or his assigns of the south part [number 14] ; and the Market Place of
Beccles next the Cross of the north part; and east head thereof abutteth upon an other part of the said
New Market Place; and the west head thereof abutteth upon the messuage of William Welton [number 36,
the Swan, see below, 1664] in the occupation of John Wingfield.
To the use of Benjamin Debnam and Suzan, his wife, during the term of their natural life, and after their
decease to their heirs. Received 1651 on the surrender of John Sherman and his wife.
[John Wingfield is listed as number 50 in the Poor Rate for 1650, paying 11s 6d rate.]
William Welton for the Swan late Phillips copyhold
William Welton, late Phillips in the New Market.
Arthur Mann for his tenement called the Swan and the Great Garden now Richard Bendy's Value £8
INDENTURE of 5 Parts
BETWEEN: Fulhurst Newsted of Beccles, Gent & Sarah, his wife}
Thomas Wright of Beccles, tailor & Mary, his wife
John Smith of Beccles, woolendraper & Margaret, his wife
Rent 8s
1649
1651
1664
1664
1671
1673
Rent 1d
}
William Girling of Beccle, Gent [d 1682]
Renaldo Pitfield, of Beccles, Gent [d 1700]
William Playters, of Beccles, Doctor of Physic [d 1709/10]
Richard Bendy, of Beccles, carpenter [d 1707]
WHEREAS the said Fulhurst Newsted & Sarah, his wife are seized for term of their natural lives the
remainder in fee to Fulhurst in
A CERTAIN Messuage or Tenement formerly of Everard Baas with the Houses, Buildings, Yards,
Orchards & backsides thereto belonging
A CERTAIN other Tenement & Piece of ground thereto belonging & adjoining with appurtenances In
Beccles & Ingate in the occupation of Fulhurst Newsted & Margaret Crisp, widow. Fulhurst & Sarah have
agreed to ... unto William Girling & his heiors by way of mortgage.
WHEREAS Thomas Wright & Mary, his wife in the right of Margaret are ... in fee of a Messuage with one
Barn & divers Lands belonging in Beccles & Ingate now in the occupation of Francis Bunfellow or his
assignees.
ALSO of two small Tenements in the several occupations of Elizabeth Cook, widow & nthony Trapp at the
South end of the Barn nigh the Free School there - were given to them in the Will of William Crane, their
father, deceased.
WHEREAS Thomas Wright & Mary & John Smith & Margaret have agreed for good and valuable
consideration to convey to Renaldo Pitfield, his heirs, etc.
WHEREAS Arthur Mann & Alice, his wife are seized in fee of one Messuage known as The Swan, one
Stable, one Garden to the same belonging, part Freehold & part Copyhold, in the occupation of Robert
Gardener - have agreed to sell the Garden Place of the same Premises unto William Playters.
THE MESSUAGE called The Swan & the Stable, both Freehold & Copyhold unto Richard Bendy
Richard Bendy tenement sometime Thomas Potts, John Sweetall and Arthur Mann
Richard Bendy, Hearth Tax: 3 Hearths
MORTGAGE INDENTURE
BETWEEN Richard Bendy of Beccles, carpenter of
Martin Munford of Worlingham, Gent of
for £100
ALL THAT Messuage or Tenement known by the name of The Swan in Richard Bendy’s occupation,
formerly in the occupation of Robert Gardener & the new House or Building lately erected thereunto
belonging & adjoining with the appurtenances & together with all other Houses & Edifices, Yards &
Grounds.
BETWEEN One parcel of the New Market next the Steeple & near the Market Cross on the NORTH
A Lane called Tavern Lane on the SOUTH
One Head abutting another part of the New Market EAST
Upon Puddingmoor Street WEST. [This was wrong!]
ALSO one Stable new built belonging to the Messuage late in the occupation of Robert Gardener & now
of Richard Bendy, standing in the NORTH-EAST of the Great Garden & adjoining a Lane next Beccles
Churchyard & now in the occupation of William Playters, Doctor of Physic & was formerly the Garden of
Arthur Mann & also his wife.
To Martin Munford for 500 years
Richard Bendy for freehold
Richard Bendy senior, Copy & Freehold
William Bendy, junior, for a messuage called The Swan
Bendy, William for the Swan in the Market (copyhold)
William Bendy for the Swan in the Market a free rent
Charles Jenkenson [died 1754], who for many years kept the White Swan moves to the Falcon in the
Market Place
WILL 19 Sep 1744
William Bendy the Elder of Beccles, [died April 1746] Timber Merchant, by his will of this date gave:
unto William:Bendy, Tanner, my son
ALL THAT my Messuage called The White Swan, with back-house Yard & Stable now in the occupation
of Charles Jenkinson or his assigns.
SECOND PART
THIRD PART
FOURTH PART
FIFTH PART
1673
1674
1676
THE OTHER PART
1693
1700
1717
1736
1736
1738
Rent 8s
Rent 8s 1d
Task 10d
now in my own occupation [Northgate 20? or 48 Puddingmoor?]
AND two Closes in Ellough in my own occupation
AND my Meadow in Beccles near Rosehall purchased of Sir Edmund Bacon, Bart, deceased
ALSO my other Meadow unto
William Bendy, my son and his heirs for ever.
Upon condition he pays to John Bendy, my Grandson an annuity of £10 until he reaches the age of 22 and
then the sum of £200.
Witnesses: John Strowger, Thomas Osborne, Roger le Strange
Proved 22 May 1746
William Bendy to inherit from William Bendy, tanner: all that yard with a little house thereupon built lying
next the prison near the Market Cross.
William Bendy for The White Swan with Backhouse Yard and Stable in occupation of Charles Jenkinson or
his assignees
William, now Alice Bendy for the Swan in the New Market (now Rt Reeve)
William, now Alice Bendy for the Swan in the New Market (now Rt Reeve)
12 February 1753
William Bendy, Tanner, by his Will gave to Avis, my wife,
ALL THAT my Messuage the Swan in the Market Place now in the occupation of James Ward
ALSO my two several Messuages in Northgate with Outhouses, Yards, Gardens, eyyc pn the occupation
of Mary Gowing, Thomas Osborne, John Alcock, Daniel Mayes & William Smith
I give to Richard my son after the decease of my wife these Messuages.
ALSO to Richard my Messuage with Outhouses, Yards, etc, in the occupation of William Fisher or his
assignees
If he dies before he is 21 shall be given to my other children.
Avis Bendy, widow of William Bendy, for the Swan and outhouse and yards,
Alice Bendy All that yard with a little house built next the Prison near the Market Cross.
MORTGAGE 17 March 1760
Indenture BETWEEN
Richard Bendy of Great Yarmouth, mariner & one of the devisees in the will of William Bendy, late of
Beccles, tanner, his late father, deceased, who was the only son & heir at law of William Bendy, late of
Beccles, Timber Merchant, some time since deceased of ONE PART
John Carsey of Great Yarmouth, mariner, of the OTHER PART
for £120
ALL THAT Messuage or dwelling of Richard Bendy with the Shop, Outhouse, Gardens & Grounds,
formerly in the occupation of William Fisher, shoemaker, & now in the occupation of [blank]
ALSO ALL THAT other Messuage or Dwelling House or Inn known as the White Swan with the Stables,
Outhouses, Yards in the New Market, now in the occupation of James Ward.
ALSO ALL THAT Messuage or Dwelling with the Baking Office, Outhouses and Yards & Grounds in
Bridge Street [20 Northgate] now in the occupation of - Osborne, baker, his assigns or under-tenants.
For 1,000 years, for one Pepper Corn.
To pay £126.
Signed in the presence of Simon Bendy, Jacob Preston
Avis Bendy, free rent part of the Swan in the Market Place late her husband
Avis Bendy, widow, now Land, the Swan, late her husband
To let with a small part of the stock, The White Swan, Public House in Beccles in the centre of the Town
near the new Hall, with a large stable, coach-house etc. Enquire Clarke or James Gardiner present tenant.
Richard Bendy, all that yard with a little house thereupon built lying next the Prison near the Market Cross.
Richard Bendy for the Swan Inn late Avis Bendy now in occupation of James Wood
INDENTURE 9 March 1776 BETWEEN
Elizabeth Carsey of Great Yarmouth, widow & relict of John Carsey, her husband, lately deceased of the
FIRST PART
Richard Bendy, some time of Great Yarmouth then Mariner, now of Mile End, Middlesex & Dorothy his
wife of the SECOND PART
Robert Meen of Beccles, Peruke Maker, being a Trustee nominated by Seth Land of Beccles, Blacksmith of
1746
1751
1753
Copy 8s
1753
1753
1760
1765
1765
1766
Rent 8s
1773
1776
Seth Land of Beccles of the FOURTH PART
ALL THAT Messuage, Dwelling Huse or Inn known as the White Swan, with Stables, Outhouses, Yards,
& Grounds in the Market Place of Beccles then in the occupation [1762] of James Ward.
ALL the principal and interest money have been paid to Elizabeth Carsey.
Purchased by Seth Land for £100
Now in the occupation of William Clarke & Henry Folkard or undertenants
AND all other premises of Richard Bendy in or near the Market Place.
(on the outside of the Deed it states: “Related to Swan House & Messuage afterwards Chipperfield [ie the
Tower House site] )
Seth Land for a tenement called the Swan late Bendy
Seth Land received all that yard with a little house thereupon built lying next the prison near the Market on
surrender of Richard Bendy.
MORTGAGE 12 December 1777 BETWEEN:
Seth Land
Reginald Rabbett, Esq of Bramfield
Robert Meen
for £250
ALL THAT Messuage, Dwelling House or Inn called TheWhite Swan formerly in the occupation of James
Ward, since of William Clarke & now of Henry Folkard & Catherine Reeve.
ALSO all that Yard & Premises which he lately purchased of Robert Sparrow, Esq & Mrs Mary Bence as
the same are now in the occupation of Catherine Reeve.
AND ALL THAT new built Messuage or Tenement with the Stables [Tower House]
To be redeemed for £261
INDENTURE 9 February 1788 BETWEEN
Seth Land & Mary his wife
Robert Reeve of Halesworth, beer brewer
Robert Rede of Beccles, Gent (Thrustee of Robert Reeve)
Purchased by Robert Reeve for £290 - sum of £250 due to Mary Rabbett - £40 to Seth Land
ALL THAT Messuage, Dwelling House or Inn, The White Swan, late in the occupation of Jeremiah
Rodwell & then of Thomas Kitten
Seth Land, Blacksmith, prays that his Tax or Task of 10 pence belonging jointly to the Swan and the
messuage in the occupation of Mrs Davey adjoining the Churchyard shall in future be annexed and
considered to belong to the messuage in Mrs Davey's occupation, he having sold the Swan to Mr Robert
Reeve of Halesworth and excepted out of the sale and conveyance the Tax or Task and all benefit and
advantage arising...
Robert Reeve, beer brewer, did not come to claim his land, late Seth Land, blacksmith
Robert Reeve surrenders to Mary Robett of Bramfield, widow, on payment of £200-10s [mortgage] a Yard
with a little house on it built, next the Prison
INDENTURE 20 March 1793 BETWEEN
Thomas Copping of Bramfield, Gent & Mary his wife, before Mary Rabbett, widow of FIRST PART
James Reeve of Halesworth, merchant
John Carthew of Woodbridge, Gent
Stating the death of Reginald Rabbett & of Robert Reeve
James Reeve repaid all interest & principal of £250
MORTGAGE: James Reeve to Sam Gross
James Reeve of Halesworth, beer brewer, one of the sons of Robert Reeve
YARD with a SMALL HOUSE thereupon built Next the PRISON. (received 21 Dec 1789 on surrender of
Seth Land) Copyhold
(later Jeremiah Ives admitted)
MORTGAGE: James Reeve of £250 to John Carthew
INENTURE 3 November 1796
BETWEEN: James Reeve of Halesworth, Merchant
Thomas Farr of Beccles, banker
Thomas Farr has purchased for £350
1777
SECOND PART
THIRD PART
1788
SECOND PART
THIRD PART
1789
1793
1794
THIRD PART
1796
1796
OTHER PART
Outhouses, Yard & Ground formerly in the occupation of James Ward, since William Clarke & Henry
Folkard, late in the occupation of Thomas Kitton & then of - Mallum & now of Jeremiah Rodwell, devised
to James Reeves in the will of Robert Reeve, late of Halesworth, beer brewer, his father.
AGREEMENT: Mr Thomas Farr has consented and agreed that Mr Robert Chipperfield who now occupies
the White Swan in Beccles (as tenant of Thomas Farr) & who has lately placed & put down a weighing
machine at the north end of his Dwelling House (with the consent of Thomas Farr). The machine is the
sole property of Robert Chipperfield & his partner, George Fenn’ & provided that he should at any time
quit his present occupation or residence he should have liberty to remove, making good all damage &
injuries provided Thomas Farr should refuse to pay him what the same should fairly valued ... etc
Jeremiah Ives for all that yard with a small house thereon built next a building formerly the Prison and near
the Market Place
James Reeves exors, late Seth Land
SALE: FURNITURE: Mr W Ward of the WHITE SWAN, New Market, who retires from business
MANOR OF BECCLES:
Received of EG Morse of Lowestoft 4s 4d 1/2d for the redemption of the Annual Free Rent of 2d 1/2d
payable in respect of certainry customary freehold land in Beccles known as the White Swan.
ALSO 10s 6d the fee as Steward of the Manor
7 December 1935
Bryan Forward
1922
1935
Thomas Farr, brewer, while the neighbouring property next to the prison became the Dolphin.
1830
1851
SALE OF THE WHITE SWAN
1852
Thomas Farr for Public House The White Swan formerly Avis Bendy
FW Farr for the White Swan in New Market formerly Avis Bendy late T. Farr.
Bar, Tap Room, Parlour, Large Club Room, four Sleeping Rooms, two good attics, Pantry, Wash House,
Weigh Bridge Room & co, with spacious Cellarage in the Basement; Enclosed Yard with folding Gates;
Four-stalled Stable, with hay loft over.
Land Tax 11s 0d Freehold to Manor of Beccles 1d
Also such right and interest as the vendor has in an undivided moiety of the weigh bridge as attached to
this house. The entire annual receipts arising from which have amounted, for the last five years to an
When the Swan was sold in 1852 it was the same size as it is today (according to the ground plan drawn by Rix)
1853
[According to Rix he purchased it for £600]
the Swan late of James Reeve formerly
Bendy
Charles Thompson receives premises of Jeremiah Ives [see 12 March 1828]
Charles Kerr Thompson
Thomas Cracknell for part of a house in New Market called the Dolphin
Thomson formerly J Reeve before Bendy
1831 Beccles Manor Court 1
1839 Beccles Manor Court
1839 Beccles Manor Court
in New Market Place in the occupation of Charles Barkway and his under tenants
The House, Brick and tiled, and in substantial repair, containing Private and Mixing Bars, Tap Room, Front
Parlour and small room adjoining; and six sleeping rooms. A Stable with loft over, Outbuildings and small
yard
ALSO:
The Fishmonger's shop standing at the front of the house and facing the New Market Place.
Of this lot the original "Dolphin" and stable abutting on the Market Row are FREEHOLD; the additional
building and residue of the lot are COPYHOLD of the Manor of Beccles.
Land Tax 7s-6d Quit Rents £1-13-1d
Thompson George for the Dolphin formerly called the Swan late of Charles Cracknell formerly CK
Thomson
ENFRANCHISEMENT: Thompson George of the new & old Dolphin & the stall on the first row.
1856
Place.”
John Roberts, the White Swan: Entirely new Weigh Bridge is now completed & fit for use
before 1667
1676
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1845
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1871 Fred Morse
1875
1880
1881
Considerable increase in Rental Value of the White Swan between 1880 & 1885. No explanation at present
1885
1890
1899
1896
1902
1906
1907
1914
1922
1927
1936
1948
1954
1963
1965
1974
Robert Gardner
Richard Bendy
John Godbold
James Ward
James Ward
James Gardiner
Jonathan Blyth
Mr Pointer
Mr William Clarke
Henry Folkard ?
Robert Chipperfield
Henry Cooper
Henry Cooper
Henry Cooper
Henry Cooper
Heny Cooper
Henry Cooper
John Press
Wm Woodroffe
Wm Woodroffe
Wm Morse
John Bellward
John Roberts
Elijah Warren d 1886 @ 49
Thomas Rivett
Thomas Wright
Thos Farr & Son
Thos Farr & Son
Fred Morse
Fred Morse
Fred Morse
Fred Morse
(390)
(413)
(441)
(434)
(437)
(456)
/
/
White Swan
White Swan
White Swan
White Swan
White Swan
£14
£16
£16
(446)
(465)
Fred Morse
White Swan
£16
Fred Morse
E & G Morse
(531)
(657)
Wm Fuller
Wm Fuller
William Fuller
Wm Fuller
William Fuller dwelling & public house 4 bedrooms, 3 sitting rooms
William Fuller
William Ward
William Ward
Thomas Scarll
Dick Keeble
Frederick Patman
Frederick Adams
White Swan Public House
[no mention]
Swan House
White Swan
White Swan
£29
publican
E & G Morse
3 occupants
publican
publican
publican
publican
publican
publican
John PRESS
Jane PRESS
Wiiliam BRACEY
Eleanor Mayes
M
41
13
F
M
16
Thurlton, Norfolk
Lowestoft, Suffolk
F
Wife
Nephew
Mutford, Suffolk
Serv
Thomas WRIGHT
Mary Ann WRIGHT
Charles J. WRIGHT
M
U
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U
Domestic Servant
50
F
15
Kettleburgh, Suffolk, England
M
Wife
Licensed Victualler Wife
Son
Bridport, Dorset, England
1850
1855
1860
Thomas Farr & Son
Fred Morse
Bowling Green no longer listed
(413)
(441)
John Press
Wm Woodroffe
Bowling Green
Bowling Green
1845
Farr & Co
Morse & Fenn
Morse & Fenn
Morse & Fenn
Morse & Fenn
Morse & Fenn
Fred Morse
Fred Morse
Fred Morse
E & G Morse
(421)
(442)
(437)
(438)
(457)
(447)
(466)
(509)
(532)
(658)
Weigh Bridge Co
Weigh Machine Co
Weigh Bridge Co
Weigh Bridge Co
Weigh Bridge Co
Weigh Bridge Co
Thos Revett
Thomas Wright
Wm Fuller
Wm Fuller
/
/
Weigh Bridge
Weigh Bridge
Weigh Bridge
Weigh Bridge
Weigh Bridge
Weigh Bridge
Weigh Bridge
Weigh Bridge
£4-15s
£4-5s
£4-5s
£5
£5
£5
£5
1855
1860
1865
1870
1875
1880
1885
1890
1899
Weigh Bridge
Weigh Bridge
£5
Bill of charges in the matter of the King against Blyth and Wife. £59-08-08"
By the time this charge occured Blyth was no longer publican of the Swan.
Jonathan Bly, for keeping a house of ill fame, stood in the pillory here, pursuant to his sentence at Bury
Assizes.
1779
1779
bars; cambered heads at ground floor. Plinth. 2 entrances with cambered heads. Steep roof with slates. Eaves soffit. Fairly massive
central chimney.
1576 Task
Mrs Elizabeth Rede, widow, for her tenement called the Tavern late William Rede & Thomas Rede
Francis Rede, junior, for a tenement of Old Time called the Tavern late Mrs Eliz Rede Task 5d
Potts
John Phillips copyhold late Potts
ORIENTATION [number 12] John Sherman of Southwold, mariner and Ann his wife surrendered all that
mesuage with a shop and a kitchen to the same annexed with a stable at the east end of the Tollhouse
together with the house under the Tollhouse . Anne Hooke inherited in April in 17th year of the late King
Charles [1742] from William Hooke her father. To Isaac Blomfield of Norwich, tailor
John Phillips of Birlingham, bond tenant of this manor surrendered to William Welton all that Yard upon
which a little house was formerly built but now wholly wasted, lying next the late Prison near the Markett
Cross in Beccles aforesaid. Received April 1650 after a seizure thereof.
ORIENTATION: [number 12] Isaac Blomfield, copyhold tenant, messuage now in the occupation of
Benjamin Debenham, [number 12] between the copyhold and freehold tenants of the manor in the
occupation of Robert Godbold or his assigns of the south part [number 14] ; and the Market Place of
Beccles next the Cross of the north part; and east head thereof abutteth upon an other part of the said
New Market Place; and the west head thereof abutteth upon the messuage of William Welton
1644
1649 Beccles Manor Rental
1651 Beccles Manor Court
the Swan, see above, 1664] in the occupation of John Wingfield.
To the use of Benjamin Debnam and Suzan, his wife, during the term of their natural life, and after their
William Welton for the Swan late Phillips copyhold
Thomas Potts lately Joseph Sweetall, William Welton for the tenement against the Cross called the Swan.
1600.1Task P 38
Arthur Mann for his tenement called the Swan and the Great Garden now Richard Bendy's Value £8
Richard Bendy tenement sometime Thomas Potts, John Sweetall and Arthur Mann
Richard Bendy, Hearth Tax: 3 Hearths
Richard Bendy senior, Copy & Freehold
William Bendy, junior, for a messuage called The Swan
Bendy, William for the Swan in the Market (copyhold)
Richard Bendy died 1720 William Bendy, his eldest son & net heir admitted to all that yard with a little
house thereon built lying next the prison, near the Market Cross (received 1673 on the surrender of Arthur
Mann & Alice, his wife.)
William Bendy for The White Swan with Backhouse Yard and Stable in occupation of Charles Jenkinson or
his assignees
William, now Alice Bendy for the Swan in the New Market (now Rt Reeve)
Avis Bendy, widow of William Bendy, for the Swan and outhouse and yards,
Avis Bendy, widow, now Land, the Swan, late her husband
To let with a small part of the stock, The White Swan, Public House in Beccles in the centre of the Town
near the new Hall, with a large stable, coach-house etc. Enquire Clarke or James Gardiner present tenant.
Richard Bendy for the Swan Inn late Avis Bendy now in occupation of James Wood
Seth Land for a tenement called the Swan late Bendy
Seth Land, Blacksmith, prays that his Tax or Task of 10 pence belonging jointly to the Swan and the
messuage in the occupation of Mrs Davey adjoining the Churchyard shall in future be annexed and
considered to belong to the messuage in Mrs Davey's occupation, he having sold the Swan to Mr Robert
Reeve of Halesworth and excepted out of the sale and conveyance the Tax or Task and all benefit and
advantage arising...
Robert Reeve, beer brewer, did not come to claim his land, late Seth Land, blacksmith
1673 Task
1674
1700 Beccles Manor Rental
1717 Task
1736 Beccles Manor Rental
1738
Task 10d
Rent 8s
1753 Beccles Manor Court
1765 Beccles Manor Rental
1766 19 July
Copyhold
Rent 8s
1776 Task
1788 Corp of Beccles Fenn,
with a little house on it built, next the Prison
James Reeve of Halesworth, Yard with a small house thereupon built next the Prison (received 1789 on
surrender of Seth Land.) Copyhold
James Reeves exors, late Seth Land
Charles Thompson for a Public House part of a house in New Market now called the Dolphin and formerly
the Swan late of James Reeve formerly Bendy
Charles Kerr Thompson
Thomas Cracknell for part of a house in New Market called the Dolphin formerly the Swan late CK
Thomson formerly J Reeve before Bendy
George Thompson for the Dolphin formerly called the Swan late of Charles Cracknell formerly CK
Thomson
1831 Beccles Manor Court
1839 Beccles Manor Court
1654 Beccles Manor Court
William Welton, surrendered by John Phillips yards upon which a little House was sometimes built, now
wasted. Received after a seizure 7 April 1650.
William Welton, late Phillips in the New Market.
Richard Bendy for freehold
William Bendy for the Swan in the Market a free rent
William Bendy to inherit from William Bendy, tanner: all that yard with a little house thereupon built lying
next the prison near the Market Cross.
William, now Alice Bendy for the Swan in the New Market (now Rt Reeve)
Alice Bendy All that yard with a little house built next the Prison near the Market Cross.
Avis Bendy, free rent part of the Swan in the Market Place late her husband
Richard Bendy, all that yard with a little house thereupon built lying next the Prison near the Market Cross.
Seth Land received all that yard with a little house thereupon built lying next the prison near the Market on
surrender of Richard Bendy.
James Reeve of Halesworth, yard with a small house built next the Prison on surrender of Seth Land.
Jeremiah Ives for all that yard with a small house thereon built next a building formerly the Prison and near
the Market Place
Charles Thompson receives premises of Jeremiah Ives [see 12 March 1828]
Thomas Farr, for the Swan formerly Bendy
Thomas Farr for Public House The White Swan formerly Avis Bendy
FW Farr for the White Swan in New Market formerly Avis Bendy late T. Farr.
1693 Beccles Manor Rental
1736 Beccles Manor Rental
1746 Beccles Manor Court
Rent 1d
Rent 1d
1753 Beccles Manor Court
1765 Beccles Manor Rental
1773 Beccles Manor Court
1777 Beccles Manor Court
1828 Beccles Manor Court
1829 Beccles Manor Rental
1830 Beccles Manor Court
1851 Beccles Manor Court
1715
1756-60
1765
1767
1770
1775
1781
1807
1820-44
1852
1855-58
1864
1871
1874
John Godbold
James Gardiner
Jonathan Blyth
Mr Pointer
Mr Clarke
Henry Folkard ?
Robert Chipperfield
John Press
William Morse
John Roberts
Elijah Warren
1896
William Fuller
The White Swan Situated in New Market Place in Beccles in the occupation of John Press
Bar, Tap Room, Parlour, Large Club Room, four Sleeping Rooms, two good attics, Pantry, Wash House,
Weigh Bridge Room & co, with spacious Cellarage in the Basement; Enclosed Yard with folding Gates;
Four-stalled Stable, with hay loft over.
Land Tax 11s 0d Freehold to Manor of Beccles 1d
Also such right and interest as the vendor has in an undivided moiety of the weigh bridge as attached to
this house. The entire annual receipts arising from which have amounted, for the last five years to an
average of £17-9-5d.
[The plan produced by Rix shows the Swan, the same size and in the same position as it is today]
A part of the premises of the Swan was Copyhold and a part was freehold. The charge to the Manor of the
Copyhold part was 8 shillings and the freehold part was 1 penny per annum.
The two parts appear to have been under the same ownership until the early 19 century when they seem to
have been divided.
[A significant item is that there is a Freehold charge of 1d, but the previous Copyhold charge of 8s 0d is
not mentioned.]
Part of the premises remained trading as The Swan while the Dolphin took over part of the premises
originally belonging to the Swan. The Swan seems to have been in the same place as it is in today.
In 1852 the Beccles Brewery was sold. For details see below.
The Swan paid a freehold tax of 1d while the Dolphin was charged 8shillings.
Jonathan Blyth, Landlord 1767
Norwich Mercury 3 April 1779:
"Jonathan Bly, for keeping a house of ill fame, stood in the pillory here, pursuant to his sentence at Bury
Assizes."
1779 Corporation of Beccles Fenn: Accounts.
"Bill of charges in the matter of the King against Blyth and Wife. £59-08-08"
By the time this charge occured Blyth was no longer publican of the
Rix also recorded the name of the purchaser: Morse £600
were 4 Butchers’ Stalls
Jeremiah Ives, new built messuage in the Market Place, adjoining to the messuage called the Dolphin on
the north, formerly four Butchers’s Stalls (see the admission of Robert Reeve 14 October 1782)
Feoffees Accounts
1655 Item: paid unto Amos Carter for a load of timber for the great stalk and arms of the Cross
1655 Item: paid unto Ely and the rest of the carpenters when they were at work about the stalk
1655 Item: spent in bread and beer when the lead was carried from the Cross down to the Plains
1655 Item: paid unto Bayes and Ely and their men for the headings and working about the stalk
1655 Item: given and spent that day upon the carpenters and other helpers when the Cross was
1655 Item: paid unto John Morse for ropes at several times during the staging to secure the raising
1655 Item: for six pounds of solder
1655 Item: for coluring same with oil
1655 Item: for 300 and a half of lead nails
1655 Item: for 100 of nails used on the great bowl and stage
1655 Item: for taking down the old lead of the Cross
1655 Item: for nine days work on ? ? for himself and his boy?
1655 Item: for 5 days work on the roof of the Cross
1655 Item: laid out for help
1655 Item: given to Thomas Green for his use of the shop to lay and work the lead used about
1655 Item: Received of Mr Dade of old lead that came off the Cross £26-1s 0d at 15s and 4d the
1655 For: ......... due unto the said Isaac Smyth the sum of £16-7s-0d which was paid unto the
£0-0s-4d
£0-2s-6d
£0-0s-6d
£0-6s-0d
£0-1s-0d
£0-6s-0d
£1-16s-0d
£0-15s-0d
Beccles: “there are no good buildings, the town being old timber and plaster-work except his [Roos Hall owned by Sir Robert Rich]
CORPORATION OF BECCLES FEN MINUTES: 25 January 1765
made for granting the sum of £250 towards the charge of building a Town or Shire Hall for the use of the
Justices of the Peace.. and whereas it is agreed between the said Justices and this Corporation that the
Town Hall may be made use of by the Corporation as a Common Council House for transacting the
business of the Fen, they contributing towards the charge of building the same.
Now at this Assembly it is ordered, consented and agreed that the present Portreeve shall and lawfully
take down the present Town Hall or Common Council House belonging to the Corporation, the same being
very ruinous and decayed and sell and dispose of the materials, and the money arising from such sale shall
be paid into the hands of Rev Peter Routh, clerk, or some or one other of the Committee appointed by the
CORPORATION OF BECCLES FEN MINUTES: 1 April 1765
or Common Council House of the Fenn shall be repealed.
Whereas Charles Wright of Beccles, joiner, hath agreed with the Corporation for purchase of the materials
of the Old Town Hall and the Market Cross for a sum of money to be applied towards the building of a new
Town Hall and it is agreed that a lease of the Old Town Hall as it stands shall be granted to Charles Wright
from Old Michaelmas next at a peppercorn rate, with the liberty to take down the same at any time during
the said term, and to convey the materials to his own use, paying towards the charge of building a wall for
a fence against the yard of Benjamin Schuldham. Payment of £10 at the expiration of the term.
[There appears to be no mention of the building of the Town Hall in the accounts of the Corporation of
Beccles Fen.]
[The Cross does not seem to have been taken down at this time, for Charles Wright fell ill and left Beccles
CORPORATION OF BECCLES FEN MINUTES: 31 March 1766
CORPORATION OF BECCLES FEN MINUTES: 28 March 1785
now stands shall be made to Samuel Lillistone, who is the proprietor of the materials of the said building
from 5th of April 1786 for twenty-one years at the yearly rent of £1 1s payable to this Corporation on 5th
April yearly, without any deduction and subject to such covenants as are contained in the lease of the
said Old Town Hall from this Corporation to Charles Wright, deceased and the counterpart thereof.
Anne Sparrow of Worlingham, widow of Robert Sparrow & Mary Bence of Henstead, spinster, sister
heiresses of Lawrence Bence & Ladies of the Manor of Beccles & Robert Sparrow, eldest son of FIRST
PART
Hill Mupenden (of Herringfleet, Esq), William Adair (of Flixton, Esq), Thomas Manning (of Bungay, Esq),
John Leman (of Wenhaston, clerk), David Urquhart (of Great Yarmouth, Esq), John Cooper (of Beccles), Sir
John Rous (of Henham, Bart), Robert Buxton (of Darsham, clerk) & John Freston Scrivener (of Sibton,
Esq), Jusices of the Peace for the Division of Beccles SECOND PART
Robert Margerom, Portreeve of Corporation of Beccles Fen & Commonalty of Fen THIRD PART
Sir Ashurst Allen (of Somerleyton, Baronet), Sir Thomas Gooch (of Benacre, Baronet), John Rous (of
Henham - son of Sir John Rous) Thomas Gooch (of Benacre, Esq) Miles Barne (of Sotterley, Esq - the
Younger), - Nicholas Harris, William Leman & John Price - all of Beccles, Esqs - & John Farr of Beccles,
Gent - Trustees appointed on behalf of the Justices and others FOURTH PART
Agreed to build a Hall upon that part of the Waste of the Manor where the Market Cross lately stood -
would convey soil whereupon the Hall was to be built - yearly Rent of 6d (in margin: appears never to have
been paid)
On 14 January the Justices agreed that £250 should be allowed out of the County Stock for biuilding the
Hall.
The Hall should be occupied as a Shire Hall for Sessions of the Peace AND as a Town Hall or Common
Council House for the Corporation. Two thirds of the expense of ornamenting or rebuilding the Hall.
And one third of expense of Corporation.
When the Trustees should be reduced to three - then it should be conveyed to seven or more persons -
who should be nominated by the three.
Application to the Clerk of the Peace for ascertaining the respective rights of the Justices and this
Corporation in the Town Hall
Details of Clerk of Peace’s reply: Quoting from Quarter Sessions of Peace 14 January 1765 Before Hill
Mussenden, Thomas Manning, and David Urquart:
The sum of £250 be allowed for the building a Shire Hall in the Market Place at Beccles for this Division.
Inhabitants of Beccles undertake to finish the Shire Hall in a workman-like manner. Committee to see
building completed: Rev Peter Routh, John Price, Robert le Grice, John Chambers, Thomas Rede, William
Crowfoot, Isaac Blowers, the younger, John Farr, the younger, William Hunter, to a plan delivered to this
Court, to be finished by Michaelmas Day next.
Mr John Kirby to enquire into the title to the ground on which the Shire Hall is now erecting, and prepare a
proper conveyance reserving a right to the Trustees of the Town of Beccles to use the same as a Shire Hall
- the justices doing the repairs thereof in proportion to the money paid towards building.
Since the Town/Shire Hall is the property of both Shire and Town Hall, and the building is much in need of
repair, the Deputy Steward to apply to the Justices to help repair it.
Town Hall under repair & improvements: the outside rubbed & painted, under Appleton, the County
Surveyor.
COUNCIL: Recommended offering Justices of the Peace £150 for the Town Hall, including fixtures.
COUNCIL: Tenders for work on Town Hall: Woodroffe £46-10s; G Dunn £46 - 10s; Pells & Son £36 - 15s;
Hindes £35 - 19s 11 1/2d; all builders; Mr RA King (brickwork) £45. The last two given the contract.
A small red brick building, now used as a Public Library, but originally built as a Town Hall. It was erected
1875
shareholders of the Public Library. It now contains 6,000 volumes.
In the Reading Room may be seen periodicals of the day. Subscription 1 guinea per annum, or 2s/6d per
month.
Librarian Miss Candler.
The south portion of the building has been used as a Reading Room and Literary Institute since 1872.
Chess and draughts are provided; and there is a small library of about 600 volumes. The principal London
and local daily papers are taken; also the local weekly papers, and a good supply of illustrated and comic
weeklies. Rates of Subscription: senior members 7s/6d per annum, or 2s/0d per quarter;
A plain common-place red-brick structure. Its exterior has been considerably altered in fitting the building
for modern uses, while in the interior scarcely a vestige remains of the old time, when it was used as a
court for quarter sessions, pety sessions, and court purposes.
The building was erected in 1726, [it should be 1766] on the site of the old Market Cross, at a cost of £423
5s 0d, which was partly met by the sale of of the materials of the old hall and market cross [I don’t think the
old hall was taken down at this time] It formerly belonged jointly to the county authority and the
Corporation of the borough; the latter purchased the county share some years ago.
The old Town Hall, near the Church ... has been appropriated to the use of the Public Subscription
Library, now consisting of 9,000 volumes, and under the control of a committee of 12 members.
REVIEW OF THE YEAR 1910: The Council intends to recover possession of the old Town Hall, near the
Church, now used as a Public Library to use it as a Council Chamber and offices for the Borough Surveyor.
1726 [should be 1766]; is now used as a council chamber, with offices for the rate collector, surveyor and
borough accountant.
The old Town Hall near the Church, formerly the old court house, is a structure of red brick, dating from
1726 [should be 1766]; it was used as a Public Subscription Library until 1912, when it was converted into
Municipal buildings [and Council Chamber].
22
1906 Survey
Poll, WH (Harleston)
Barkway's exors (later Turner)
shop & dwelling?
0
1890
Clement Poll
Clement Poll
(518)
(644)
Maurice Sparling
Maurice Sparling
Maurice Sparling
Shop
Shop
£7
£7
1899
1902
1845
Jn Prime
Jn Prime
Edward Masters
Edward Masters
Edward Masters
Edward Masters
(396)
(421)
(489)
(511)
(511)
(637)
Jos Prime
Jos Prime
Robt Frankland
Chas Barkway
Chas Barkway
Chas Barkway
d 1857 @ 76
Stable
Stable
Stable
Stable
Stable
Stable
£2-5s
£1-5s
£3
£3
£3
£3
1855
1885
1890
1895
1899
1845
John Beane
Jn Prime
(401)
(426)
Thomas Beane
Thomas Beane
Ho
Ho
£1-5s
£2-5s
1855
1855
Thompson George
George Thompson
George Thompson
(422)
(420)
(37a)
Fred Tillett d 1860 @ 48
Samuel Fisk {landlord of Dolphin] Shop
John Woolnough
Shop
£2-10s
£3
£4-10
1865
1870
1845
Alden, Sarah
Alden, Joseph/Sarah
1683
1684