The house was the home of the Pastons in the 15th century. After the 1507 fire, which destroyed all but one house on Elm Hill, a new house was built on the site by Augustine Steward, the deputy mayor of Norwich in 1549, at the time of Kett's Rebellion. The building now houses the Stranger's Club. The city's streets and lanes are usually teeming with tourists and shoppers, but with all pubs, restaurants and non-essential shops currently being closed due to the Coronavirus pandemic, most people are adhering to the lockdown rules and stay at home.