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Ipswich Bull's Head
Ipswich Bull's Head
also traded as Old Bull's Head
North East, 52.05535,1.15927
closed 31st August 1958
last owner/operator: tollemache
Orwell Place
grid reference TM 166 443
The pub is shown on this OS town plan from about 1880 (larger map).
The building is thought to date from the 17th century.
The Bull's Head is also listed at Orwell Place (in 1839, 1865, 1891 & 1932).
After closure it became a part of "Martin & Newby" a popular hardware shop for many years.
Gallery
Historical interest
To be sold by auction, on 29 April at 6pm in the eve, a free inn and family brew office, that old established house called the Bulls Head which for many years enjoyed very excellent custom from the consumption of home-brewed beer, situate in Orwell Place and consisting of an entrance passage, 2 parlours, a kitchen, 5 chambers with convenient closets, 3 attics, 2 cellars, a brew office, back house, stone yard, 2 stables with hay & straw lofts. In the occupation of Mr Joseph Wailling, the late tenant for nearly 40 years…
Landlords
(Most pub, location & historic details collated by Nigel, Tony or Keith - original sources are credited)
Closure date from Ipswich licensing records.
(census information from Dudley Diaper)
(** historic newspaper information from Stuart Ansell)
(*** historic newspaper information from Bob Mitchell)
(**** historical information from Bob Hall)
(some old PO directory information courtesy of londonpublichouse.com )
Old OS map reproduced with the permission of the National Library of Scotland.
