Robert Raikes, the Younger moved his printing business into the house in 1758 where he continued to publish the Gloucester Journal.

[9] As part of this restoration, the shop front was replaced by more traditional wood-framed walls, also the Malt and Hops pub in the rear courtyard was demolished.

It has a slate double purling roof and is additionally supported by two brick stacks with octagonal shafts.

In the 18th-century, a parallel range and cross wing with a raised cruck roof was built in brick at the rear of the building.

At the front of the building on the ground floor are large windows with glazing bars between the supporting timber posts, which were added in the early 19th-century.

In the centre of the building is an 18th-century open well staircase with quarter landings, the walls are decorated with dado rails and half height wooden panels.

In the 18th century, a stone chimney with an architrave surround was added this is also present in the rooms on the upper floors.