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Mendlesham Royal Oak
Mendlesham Royal Oak
also traded as Oak
East, 52.25065,1.08239
closed 3rd January 1955
last owner/operator: Cobbold's
Church Rd
grid reference TM 105 658
It's shown on this old OS map from about the end of the 19th century. interactive map
The building dates from the 17th century or earlier. It used to be used as the local courthouse as well as being a pub.
Gallery
Historical interest
To be sold by auction by Thomas Dodson on Wed 25 inst. Between 4 and 6 o clock in afternoon… all that convenient and good accustomed public house known by the name or sign of the Royal Oak in Mendlesham. Now in occupation of Samuel Smith; the front of the house containing in length 75 feet, consists of a kitchen, 3 parlours, store room, brewing office, back house, coal house, four chambers, dining room (33 feet by 15 feet 6 inches), stables, a large yard and garden thereto belonging. Part of the premises new built within a few years…
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)
(Closure date from Hartismere licensing records)
(** 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.