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Halesworth Ship
Halesworth Ship
also traded as Ye Olde Ship
West, 52.34467,1.50209
closed 26th April 1930
opened pre-1874
11 Bridge St
grid reference TM 386 776
It's shown (though not named) on this old OS map from about the end of the 19th century. interactive map
The old Ship is now used as a pizzeria.
The license was removed in 1930 as part of a scheme to reduce the number of alcohol licenses.
Historically it was also used as a hotel.
Gallery
Historical interest
To be sold, a Publick-House, called the Ship, with convenient Stables, and other Appurtenances thereto belonging... Enquire of Mr Thomas Knights of Halesworth, the present Owner of the said Estate. NB. There are several other Drawing-Houses, now served by the said Mr Knights which may be continued (although he was leaving the Brewing Trade and also selling his other inns, Malting and Brewing Office, Utensils and Stock in Halesworth).Ipswich Journal, February 4th 1758***
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)
Old OS map reproduced with the permission of the National Library of Scotland.