Confusing Carolina. If we could unravel the info it would help you as well as giving us a nice glimpse of the history of Steelhouse Lane.
I assume the pub, The Bell (and later the Kings Arms ?), must have been on the corner of Steelhouse Lane (112-114) and Whittall Street (41-42) and on the site of what became the General Hospital. Maybe Mike could enlighten us via a map please?
It says that in the 1840s the premises were part of a large plot with 4 dwellings and outbuildings (2 had been built by 1807 and 2 more were added between 1810-1832).
Regarding the many people referred to, all I can say is there are several interests from brewers and maltsters. (Does this refer to a succession of owners ? And are these dating from the early days of the pub, through to pre-General Hospital. Or are they simply occupants of the various dwellings on the wider plot?) Can anyone enlighten us?
Viv.