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Halesworth White Lion
Halesworth White Lion
also traded as Blue Boar, Lyon
South West, 52.34238,1.50243
closed 22nd November 1964
opened before 1590
London Rd
grid reference TM 386 773
It's shown (though not named) on this old OS map from about the end of the 19th century. interactive map
The pub was built some time in the 16th century. Documents from 1590 record "Ye Lyone Inne".
It's also historically listed at Pound Street (1839 - 1900) and 39 Thoroughfare (1912).
Gallery
Historical interest
To be lett, a newly-erected Publick-House, known by the Sign of the White Lion, with about one Acre of Garden Ground, well planted with Fruit-Trees and about 16 Acres of rich meadow and arable Land, all adjoining. Also on the same Premises, an Oatmeal-Office, to be lett, with or without the same. There is not another Oatmeal-Office within 10 Miles of the said Town (Halesworth). Enquire of Mr Thomas Knights, Common-Brewer, Halesworth.Ipswich Journal, February 17th 1759***
To be sold by auction, Lot 1, that old established and well frequented Inn, known as the White Lion, in Halesworth, situated at the west entrance of the town, containing bar, 2 parlours, kitchen, 6 bedrooms, back kitchen, washhouse, brick stable and loft, cart sheds, and a large productive walled in garden…
Landlords
(Most pub, location & historic details collated by Nigel, Tony or Keith - original sources are credited)
(** historic newspaper information from Stuart Ansell)
Old OS map reproduced with the permission of the National Library of Scotland.