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Ipswich Rose Hotel
Ipswich Rose Hotel
also traded as Rose Inn
closed 23rd November 1969
last owner/operator: Tolly Cobbold
5-7 St Peter's St
grid reference TM 162 442
This grade 2 listed building was partly demolished in 1903 for road-widening. The remaining parts are now used as offices.
The building dates from the 17th century. It was one of Ipswich's most ancient inns; one of only 24 listed on a town assessment of 1689.
It's shown (though not named) on this old OS map from about the end of the 19th century. interactive map
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Historical interest
To be lett immediately, the Rose in St Peter's Parish in Ipswich, being a very commodious House, with good Stables, Brew Office and utensils, ready Furnished together with a large Cellar and a good Stock of Beer...Inquire of Mr Samuel Lockwood, next Door to the Rose in Ipswich aforesaid.Ipswich Journal, May 9th 1730***
Robert Spalding (late servant to Robert Trotman Esq., begs leave to inform his friends and public, he has taken the Rose Inn, St Peter's, Ipswich, and hopes for a continuance of the favours received by his predecessor Mr Carrington; and the same assures them, no exertions on his part, shall be wanting to merit their encouragement and support.Ipswich Journal, February 1805**
To the creditors of Maffen Carrington, deceased, late of the Rose Inn, Ipswich, are requested to send an…
Landlords
(Most pub, location & historic details collated by Nigel, Tony or Keith - original sources are credited)
(some old PO directory information courtesy of londonpublichouse.com)
(** historic newspaper information from Stuart Ansell)
(*** historic newspaper information from Bob Mitchell)
Old OS map reproduced with the permission of the National Library of Scotland.
