Adam and Eve, Norwich
| Adam and Eve | |
|---|---|
 The pub in 2011 | |
| General information | |
| Location | 17 Bishopgate |
| Town or city | Norwich |
| Country | England |
| Coordinates | 52°38′02″N 1°18′11″E / 52.63384°N 1.30305°E |
Adam and Eve is a pub in the city of Norwich, England. It is located in Bishopgate, close to Norwich Cathedral, the Great Hospital and Norwich Crown Court. It is widely claimed to be the oldest pub in the city,[1] with the earliest known reference made in 1249.[2]
History
The earliest reference to a tavern on its site was in 1241 or 1249 as a brewhouse used by workmen building the nearby cathedral.[1] The brewhouse was owned by Benedictine monks at the nearby Great Hospital.[2]
Building
The pub seen today is a 17th-century building constructed from brick and flint with later additions such as Dutch gables. A Saxon well is located beneath the lower bar floor.[2]
References
- 1 2 Adrian Tierney-Jones (12 March 2012). "Pint to pint: Adam and Eve, Norwich". The Telegraph. London. Retrieved 8 February 2014.
- 1 2 3 "1. Adam and Eve". Eastern Daily Press. 14 April 2010. Retrieved 8 February 2014.
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