android appIpswich Elephant & Castle
Ipswich Elephant & Castle
North, 52.0576,1.14763
Closed: 1960 circa
last owner/operator: Ind Coope
5 Handford Rd
grid reference TM 158 445
It can be seen on this old OS map from about 1904 (interactive map).
The Elephant & Castle closed in 1960, with the license being transferred to the new Smock.
It was also listed at the Mount, which ran roughly from what's now the east end of Handford Road through to the junction of Elm Street and Black Horse Lane.
The building was demolished as part of the Civic Drive construction in the early 1960s. Its location was ascertained from an old photograph published at the EADT, cross referenced with old OS maps.
Black Horse 0.09 mile
St Jude's Brewery Tavern 0.17 mile
Arcade Street Tavern 0.17 mile
Swan & Hedgehog 0.19 mile
Manning's 0.20 mile
Falcon 0.24 mileHistorical interest
William Rayner called at the Elephant and Castle, Mount Street, after closing time asking for a pint of beer. When refused he pushed Ellen Gooderham (employed by Mr Rose) against the counter. On the same evening he had assaulted Margaret Rose the landlady. The case against Rayner was proved and he received a fine of 10s or 7 days in each case.Ipswich Journal, August 20th 1892** (when Mr Rose & Margaret Rose were the landlord and landlady
To put off, with immediate possession, the Elephant & Castle Inn, Mount, Ipswich. Valuation £150, if required, reduced to £100 - Apply on the premises.Ipswich Journal, November 21st 1851***
Landlords
Footnote
An elephant & castle has appeared in the crest of the Cutlers Company since 1622. Ivory was then used to create knife handles. Some claim that the name derives from "Infanta of Castile" a reference to Eleanor of Castile, wife of Edward I.
(Most pub, location & historic details collated by Nigel, Tony or Keith - original sources are credited)
Closure date from the Ipswich licensing records.
(old PO directory information courtesy of londonpublichouse.com)
(** historic newspaper information from Stuart Ansell)
(*** historic newspaper information from Bob Mitchell)
Old OS map reproduced with the permission of the National Library of Scotland.
