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Nayland Butchers' Arms
Nayland Butchers' Arms
also traded as Bear, Two Brewers (possibly)
South, 51.97277,0.87316
closed 1958
5 Bear St
grid reference TL 974 343
A 16th century building, the pub got its name because it was next to a butcher's shop.
Confirmed as the correct building by the Listed Buildings Register.
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Historical interest
David Jones, of Nayland, labourer, was found guilty of being disorderly and refusing to quit when asked to do so by the landlord, and was fined 10s and costs of 8s 6d; in default of payment, 10 days imprisonment.Ipswich Journal, May 1870**
The landlords of The Butchers Arms, Vine and Compasses were all called to give evidence in the trial of 4 men accused of burglary and attempted murder.Bury & Norwich Post, 7 Apr 1874** (when James Bacon was the landlord)
Landlords
1851: Joseph Ive (Occupier of Ale House, Bear Alehouse, Bear St., Head/Unmarried/51y/born Cavendish))
1855: Joseph Ive ((Beerhouse Keeper, pub not named))
1861: Joseph Ive ((Beer Seller, Bear St., pub not named, Head/Unmarried/62y/born Cavendish))
1865: Joseph Ive ((Beer retailer, pub not named))
1869: James Bacon ((Beer retailer, pub not named))
(Most pub, location & historic details collated by Nigel, Tony or Keith - original sources are credited)
(** historic newspaper information from Stuart Ansell)