Published:
12:00 PM January 8, 2022
Norwich Evening News community content curator, Kate Wolstenholme, has been hunting through the archives to bring you pictures that are sure to evoke some cherished memories of the pubs we've lost.
From the Ferry Boat Inn to The Larkman these pictures show classic pubs as they were in their heyday before they became shops, homes and other amenities.
The Bank Tavern in Bank Street pictured on the day it closed in 1965.
- Credit: Archant
Ray and Maggie Bullock, former owners of the Cat and Fiddle in 1997.
- Credit: Archant
A packed Orford Arms in the heart of swinging Norwich in 1965. Photo: Archant library
- Credit: Archant
The Cat and Fiddle Pub in 1997.
- Credit: Archant
The Ferry Inn, King Street in December 1985.
- Credit: Archant
Beryl Bryden at the Cellar Club under the Orford Arms in Norwich during 1958.
- Credit: Archant Library
The Keel and Wherry stood at 214 King Street pictured just before it was demolished for redevelopment, this photo was taken on January 24, 1964.
- Credit: Archant
The Ferry Inn Boat, King Street on December 8, 1983.
- Credit: Archant
The former Jolly Butchers Pub in Ber Street on November 3, 1992.
- Credit: Archant
The Kimberley Arms which was located at 9 Trory Street in Norwich, pictured is former landlord Richard Bonner who at the time feared his pub would close because of the smoking ban and lack of customers.
- Credit: Colin Finch
The Kimberley Arms at 9 Trory Street, Norwich.
- Credit: Archant
The west side of the the Flower In Hand yard on Heigham Street in Norwich on May 9, 1936.
- Credit: Archant
The Larkman pub before it became a supermarket.
- Credit: Eastern Counties Newspapers
The Dyers Arms, Lawson Road, Norwich, pictured is former landlady Lana Swift.
- Credit: Steve Adams
Richard Bonner and son Richie serve wine to Penny Bonner at the Kimberley Arms in Trory Street, Norwich.
- Credit: Eastern Counties Newspapers
The Dyers Arms, Lawson Road, Norwich.
- Credit: Archant