It must have been a hive of activity, too, as the
property was described in an 1862 lease as "The
Kings Arms, together with Bakehouse, Flourhouse,
Baconhouse, Brewhouse, Stables, Outbuildings and
Garden."

A mortgage of £1000 was raised in 1867 and this was
used to rebuild it, and a further 18 years passed
before Arkell's bought it. Its facade has hardly altered
since that time.