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Ipswich Union Jack Inn
Ipswich Union Jack Inn
52.05241,1.15793
closed 1958
last owner/operator: tollemache
Common Quay
grid reference TM 166 440
What seems likely to have been the Union Jack is shown on this OS town plan from about 1880 (larger map).
The pub is also listed as being in New Quay (1844) and Quay side (St Peter's Dock). From 1874 it's listed at dockside.
Demolished in 1960 when the site was redeveloped to create a huge grain silo on the site for R & W Paul (since demolished to build new residential accommodation). An unexploded WW2 bomb was also recovered during the pub's demolition, from close to the derelict building, which was subsequently exploded at Mundesley in Norfolk.
Historical interest
To be Sold By Auction. 15th March 1860. Adjoining the premises known as "Webber's Quay" at Ipswich, abutting upon the wet dock. Lot 2 comprises the "Union Jack Inn" with premises etc., in the present occupation of Mr H Jenkins. Also, the commodious bonding vaults and stores adjoining.Ipswich Journal, March 1860**
To be sold by auction, a desirable and valuable freehold mercantile property, comprising of a full licensed public house and premises known as the Union Jack Inn, having commodious, domestic, and trade accommodation, and well adapted for carrying on a large business. Also premises adjoining, to the west to the above, a brick and tiled warehouse and stores…
Landlords
(Most pub, location & historic details collated by Nigel, Tony or Keith - original sources are credited)
(census information from Dudley Diaper)
(some old PO directory information courtesy of londonpublichouse.com)
(** historic newspaper information from Stuart Ansell)
Old OS map reproduced with the permission of the National Library of Scotland.