Reference in recognizance orders as licenced, and also in deeds of 1754 as the Gold Laced Hat Coffee House.
July 1765 John Cart has entered upon the Gold Laced Hat near the Cank Pump & humbly hopes to continue the custom. (LJ)
1755 a coffee house known as Noons Coffee House is recorded.
1765 a coffee house known as WARDS was taken on by Charles and Jane son & daughter of Mr P Hacket, address not given (LJ)
1732 A Spinning Wheel is recorded near the Cank Well, ref 5035/1 LRO
The Cank Well site is still to be seen corner of Cank Street, now guarded by modern bricks and a plaque.