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Ipswich Rose of England Inn
Ipswich Rose of England Inn
North East, 52.05775,1.16295
closed 22nd January 1967
last owner/operator: Tolly Cobbold
76-78 Woodbridge Rd
grid reference TM 169 446
In recent years the building was used as a Chinese restaurant, though it was subsequently empty for some time. The frontage has been much altered since the pub closed, though the building is still recognisable by its roof-line.
More recently, the building was renovated and is now residential.
It's also listed at 60 Woodbridge Road (in 1871) and 70 Woodbridge Road (in 1888)
Gallery
Historical interest
To be sold by auction, as instructed by the Trustee, under the Will of Mr Richard Chaplin, deceased, in one lot, the Rose of England, situated on Woodbridge Road, Ipswich, a well accustomed beer house, containing a bar, a large club room, a capital cellar, 2 sitting rooms, and 5 sleeping rooms, with a yard and skittle ground at the back. Also 2 substantially built brick dwelling houses, Nos. 72 and 74 adjoining. The property is all freehold, and let and rentals produce an aggregate income of £39 10s per annum.Ipswich Journal, February 1875**
Charles Ingram is listed at the Rose of England in the Cobbolds & co Tenant rent book at £10pa from Apr 1901 to Sep 1917 (Suffolk Archives doc ref HA231/5/3)…
Landlords
(Most pub, location & historic details collated by Nigel, Tony or Keith - original sources are credited)
(some census information from Dudley Diaper)
(** historic newspaper information from Stuart Ansell)