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Monks Eleigh Lion
Monks Eleigh Lion
also traded as Red Lion
West, 52.09267,0.87658
Closed: between 1958 and 1974?
A1141
grid reference TL 971 477
It's shown on this old OS map from about the end of the 19th century. interactive map
The Lion is shown on OS maps at least as late as 1958, but by 1974 it's shown as "Paddock Hall", so presumably closed some time between those dates.
Gallery
Historical interest
Died on 16 Nov 1825, Mrs Martha Flynn, of the Lion, Monks Eleigh, wife of the late James Flynn, whose death was announced on 22 Oct 1825, leaving five babies to lament their loss.Ipswich Journal, Nov 1825**
Red Lion Inn, Monks Eleigh, George Manistre, begs to inform his friends and the public in general that a dinner will be provided at the above inn as usual on Lavenham Fair Day, to which he solicits the attendance of his friends and those who may wish to welcome him in his new occupation…
Landlords
(Most pub, location & historic details collated by Nigel, Tony or Keith - original sources are credited)
(old PO directory information courtesy of londonpublichouse.com)
(** historic newspaper information from Stuart Ansell)
(*** historic newspaper information from Bob Mitchell)