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Bardwell Green Man
Bardwell Green Man
West, 52.32322,0.84877
closed 1974
opened about 1779
last owner/operator: Ex GK
Low St
grid reference TL 942 732
It's shown on this old OS map from about the end of the 19th century. interactive map
The building dates from the 16th century, with 17th and 18th century extensions.
The building's earliest use as a pub was about 1779.
Gallery
Historical interest
A reference appears in the Ipswich Journal, 17 July 1784, to the Green man in Bardwell
Mr Edward GREENE is auctioning this public-house, he having determined to have no tied custom: The Green Man, Bardwell, occupied by Mr FULLER.Ipswich Journal, 25 May 1855**
At the Ixworth Petty Sessions held in Nov 1875 an extension in time was granted to William Mayhew of the Bardwell Green Man, for a Tithe Audit. Ipswich Journal, Nov 1875**
Landlords
Footnote
A Green Man is a sculpture, drawing, or other representation of a face surrounded by or made from leaves. Also frequently found on carvings in churches and other buildings (both secular and ecclesiastical).
(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 Bob Mitchell)
Old OS map reproduced with the permission of the National Library of Scotland.