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listed building grade II
last updated May 30th, 2020.
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Bury St Edmunds Golden Fleece
also traded as Fleece
North East, 52.24331,0.71427
closed 1933
opened 1737
50 Churchgate St
grid reference TL 854 640
The pub is shown (though not named) on this old OS map from about the end of the 19th century. interactive map
The building dates from the 19th century, possibly built onto 17th century parts, with much older origins including the remains of a 14th century curved ceiling in the cellar.
After closure the building was used for many years as Angela Morgan's dance school.
It was just called the Fleece from 1823 to 1865.
In 1823, the pub was listed in Hatter Street. also listed at 61/62 College Street.
A Victorian brewery was once located here.
Gallery
Masons' Arms 0.05 mile
Queen's Bar & Grill 0.05 mile
Westgate 0.11 mile
Nutshell 0.13 mile
Oakes Barn 0.13 mile
Corn Exchange bar 0.13 mileHistorical interest
Christopher Winterflood has moved to the Bushel from the Fleece in Bury.Ipswich Journal, May 25th 1754***
Died on 30 July, Mrs Taylor, wife of Mr Charles TAYLOR, at the Golden Fleece Inn, Churchgate St.Ipswich Journal, August 5th 1882**
Walter Wardly married Mary J., youngest daughter of Charles H. TAYLOR, of the Golden Fleece Inn, Bury.Ipswich Journal, May 5th 1891**
Landlords
Footnote
The fleece is a common reference to the wool trade that was very important in Suffolk, particularly in 17th & 18th cent. until cheap imports from the colonies undermined the trade.
(Most pub, location & historic details collated by Nigel, Tony or Keith - original sources are credited)
(** historic newspaper information from Bob Mitchell)
Old OS map reproduced with the permission of the National Library of Scotland.
