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Ipswich Bull's Head
Ipswich Bull's Head
also traded as Old Bull's Head
closed 31st August 1958
last owner/operator: tollemache
Orwell Place
grid reference TM 166 443
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.
The pub is shown on this OS town plan of 1884.
Gallery
Historical interest
Died, on 28 July, 1837, in the 90th year of her age, Elizabeth, relict of the late Mr Joseph WAILING, formerly of the Bulls Head Inn, IpswichIpswich Journal, August 5th 1837***
A report in the Bury & Norwich Post, December 28th 1838**, states that the pub was sold to Mr Kimber as part of the Samuel Alexander's Brewery sale, the Bulls Head selling for £860.
Bulls Head Inn, Orwell Place, Ipswich - R.C. UNGLESS has made arrangements with Messrs Kimber, Gross & Co…
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 )
