grid reference TM 499 828
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Wrentham Spread Eagle
also traded as as: Eagle
historical closure era: late 20th centuryopened pre-1841
closed 1989
High St
According to Alfred Hedges' 1976 book, "Inns and Inn Signs of Norfolk and Suffolk", the Spread Eagle was the sign of Catherine of Aragon.
The pub was licensed as just the "Eagle" from at least 1957 until 1965, when "Spread" was prepended to the name.
This is now part of Eagle Court. I lived there with my parents (Marjorie and James(Jim) Smedley) from 1962 to 1972. There was one more landlord after mum and dad left then it closed around a few yeas later.From Annette Day, nee Smedley
The building dates from the 18th century, with 19th century alterations.
It's shown (though not named) as a hotel on this old OS map from about the end of the 19th century. larger map
(Most pub, location & historic details collated by Nigel, Tony or Keith - original sources are credited)
(information supplied by Annette Day (nee Smedley)
(some old PO directory information courtesy of londonpublichouse.com)
(** historic newspaper information from Stuart Ansell)
Old OS map reproduced with the permission of the National Library of Scotland.
Note
The spread eagle was originally a Roman sign and later used by many countries including Austria, Germany, Russia, Spain & France. The sign is also used by many English noble families.