in 1848, one of the landlord's children accidentally set a curtain on fire by placing a candle too near it. the ensuing fire destroyed the curtain and a few items of clothing before it was contained. in 1882, the landlord, john richards, was charged with being drunk and disorderly in his own house. he was found guilty and fined 10s and 7s costs. it was designated as a grade ii* listed building on 27 june 1952.