Pie Poudre

Mike, shop manager for Stayfast, worked in the business in Old Market for over 23 years, and sent us the loveable account below. We were impressed by an old lift in the building and we are keen of discovering more about its misteries…

“Our premises were once the location of the old Lamb Inn which dated from 1631 and was rebuilt at the turn of the century. As reported in the local press tales of witch craft have been associated with the Inn and it was here too that the great imposter James Naylor slept when he visited Bristol in 1856. Naylor impersonated the saviour and had numerous following; He was whipped from Westminster to the old Exchange and had his tongue bored with a hot iron.
We have also been mentioned in the book Haunted Bristol which also has tales of ghost and odd happenings.
In my many years working here often late into the night I have had many eerie happenings and strange sounds, many from the basement which still has the original flagstone from the Old Lamb Inn.

Image from "Know your Place", Bristol City Council, click on the image to use the historic maps of Bristol.

For the last 24 years the location has been used by shop equipment company dealing with national organizations throughout the UK.
Stayfast offers one of the most comprehensive collections of shop fittings, display systems and accessories available. With over fifty years experience serving retailers throughout the UK, the Stayfast name has become synonymous with quality products and excellent service. What’s more, we are constantly sourcing products from manufacturers around the world, soour prices remain as competitive as ever.
Shopping with Stayfast has never been more convenient. Browse through this website www.stayfast.co.uk, leaf through the catalogue or visit our large, well stocked showroom; we’re sure that we can help you source exactly what you’re looking for.”