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The Steam Crane originally opened as 'The Bull' in 1712. It was rebuilt in 1736 when it became the 'Star Inn'. There was a paddock just north of the pub known as Bull Close, which became the bowling green for the Star Inn. This bowling green was built over during the late 19th century.
During the 1990s the pub was occupied by 'The Florikan and Firkin' and 'The Aurora'. Until 2010c. the pub was occupied by Salt bar. It was then 'The Bay Bar & Kitchen' until the Steam Crane opened in 2014.

On 15th February 1827 a 25 year old man named Joseph Kiddle was mauled to death by a lion, named Nero. A wild animal caravan was being temporarily stored in the bowling green at the back of what was then the Star Inn.

On 11th April 1821, John Horton was convicted of murder at the Star Inn. He was convicted of murdering his girlfriend, Eliza Balsom. On 13th April he became the first person to be executed by hanging at the Bristol New Gaol.
He was buried on 13th April 2011 at Christ Church, Hanham