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last updated May 30th, 2024.
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Chelmondiston Foresters' Arms
South, 51.98949,1.21103
closed 2008
Main Rd [B1456], IP9 1DY
grid reference TM 205 372
The pub can be seen on this old OS map from about 1902 (interactive map)
Large open-plan bar which was mainly used for dining.
It's been closed and empty since early 2008.
Planning permission for residential conversion was granted in October 2011 and work finally commenced in 2015. Though a plan to reopen the pub as a "Real Ale destination pub" was mooted in 2012, this came to nothing. The building was demolished early in 2019 (though the sign was still hanging at the end of 2020). By 2024 the building had been replaced with three homes called Venture House, Pin House and Tap House.
In the March 1981 edition of Last Orders*** it was reported that this Ind Coope pub was selling Burton ale on handpump.
Gallery
Red Lion 0.10 mile
Butt & Oyster 0.48 mile
Ship 2.1 miles
Rose 2.2 miles
Swan 2.3 miles
Boot 2.5 milesHistorical interest
Owner/operator: free
Large, open plan food orientated(sic) bar.
Beers: Greene King IPA; Marston's Pedigree; guest beerCAMRA's 1997 Suffolk Real Ale Guide
Landlords
Footnote
The Ancient Order of Foresters began in 1834 and were previously called the Royal Foresters (formed in the 18th century). Members pay into a common fund from which sick pay and funeral grants could be drawn for families that are financially distressed or destitute.
(Most pub, location & historic details collated by Nigel, Tony or Keith - original sources are credited)
(some old PO directory information courtesy of londonpublichouse.com)
(*** Last Orders is a free local newsletter - published by Suffolk CAMRA memers since 1978)
Old OS map reproduced with the permission of the National Library of Scotland.
