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Harleston (Norfolk) J D Young's
Harleston (Norfolk) J D Young's
formerly Magpie
North West, 52.40163,1.29884
Not in Suffolk, but included because parts of Harleston were once in Mendham parish.
2-4 Market Place
grid reference TM 245 832
This pub was historically located in Mendham parish, which is why we have an entry in the Suffolk Real Ale Guide, even though the pub is in Norfolk. This part of the Mendham parish was transferred to Harleston in March 1885.
We don't keep up-to-date information about this pub, but you can find more information at WhatPub.
Gallery
Nearest railway station
Historical interest
The pub is shown on this old OS map from about 1902 (interactive map)
William Graham, a Drover, has taken the Magpye Inn in Harleston.Ipswich Journal, September 11th 1742***
Robert Palmer, Pye Inn, Harleston, wishes to inform his friends that he will be running Post Chaises on the 26th, those who may please to favour him, may rest assured in having neat Chaises and able horses and careful drivers.Ipswich Journal, June 1810***
It was located in the Norfolk part of Mendham parish according to 1855 and 1874 White's Directories.
It's described as "at Norfolk County bordering on the town of Harleston, Mendham", in the 1881 census.
To Graziers, to be shewn for sale, at The Pie Inn, Harleston on Monday, 29th March, 1802, a capital drove of Galloway Scots, Heifers & West Highlanders.Ipswich Journal, Ma…
Landlords
(Most pub, location & historic details collated by Nigel, Tony or Keith - original sources are credited)
(some old PO directory information courtesy of londonpublichouse.com )
(1861 census information from Malcolm Fairley)
(*** historic newspaper information from Bob Mitchell)