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listed building grade II
last updated May 30th, 2020.
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Bury St Edmunds Golden Lion
East, 52.24148,0.71234
closed 1907
57 Guildhall St
grid reference TL 852 638
It's shown on this OS town plan of 1855.
The Golden Lion was listed as a brewpub in 1892 by Kelly's directory. The building dates from the early 19th century. The pub may also be listed at 54 Guildhall Street.
Gallery
Westgate 0.05 mile
Rose & Crown 0.06 mile
Masons' Arms 0.14 mile
Oakes Barn 0.17 mile
Dog & Partridge 0.19 mile
Queen's Bar & Grill 0.19 mileHistorical interest
To be lett, a House, formerly the Golden Lyon, near the Shire Hall in Bury St Edmunds, containing six Rooms on a Floor, with large Cellars and Garrets, exclusive of a Brewhouse and other Offices detach'd from the House. Enquire of Mr Jeremiah Green in the Guildhall-Street or of Thomas Garnham of Livermore, near Bury.Ipswich Journal, March 27th 1756***
James Kemp of the King of Prussia was accussed of stealing malt and barley from George Suttle. He was tried and found guilty then sentenced to 12 months hard labour.Bury & Norwich Post, January 13th 1857*(when George Suttle was landlord)
Landlords
1844: George Suttle ((Beerhouse Keeper, 54 Guildhall St., pub not named))
1855: George Suttle ((Beerhouse Keeper, 54 Guildhall St., pub not named))
1857: George Suttle
1861: George Suttle ((Victualler & Cooper, Guildhall St., pub not named, Head/Married/26y/born Bury St Edmunds))
1865: Thomas Simmonds
(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)
