The White Horse Inn dates from the 18th century. In 1830 the building was widened towards the street; soon after the building was extended in the same style to the side to provide an assembly room. The pub was sold in 1841 as one of several auctioned after the bankruptcy of James Nutter and William Elliston.
Burwell Chronicle 7/5/1842: Freehold …. belonging to the brewery of Messrs Nutter and Elliston … a messuage, formerly the White Horse, with Outbuildings, Yard and Garden, situate in the High Street: tenant Oliver Carter. Freehold.
White Horse was used for coroner’s jury hearings.
1861
John Carter, innkeeper, farmer of 100 acres employing 6 men and 2 boys.
1871
John Carter, 69, licensed victualler, b Burwell
Edmund, 61, brother, lime burner, b Burwell
Thomas Arnold, 47, boarder, ag.lab., b Burwell
William Mason, 63, lodger, ag.lab., b Burwell
Joseph Fuller, 66, lodger, ag.lab., b Burwell
George Antrobus, lodger, 33, corporal grenadier guards, b Cheshire
1881 White Horse Inn
George Hills, 40, innkeeper and farmer of 81 acres employing 3 men and 1 boy, b Burwell
Sarah, 39, b Burwell
Alethea, 17, b Burwell
Louisa Bertha, 14, b Burwell
1891 White Horse Inn
Harriet Edbrooke, widow, 43, licensed victualler and hotel keeper, b Warwicks
Henrietta, 23, b Surrey
Frederick G, 16, b Surrey
Ernest C, 10, b Surrey
Irene, 8, b Surrey
Annie, 6, b Surrey
May Pamenter, 18, servant, b Swaffham Prior
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