Lavenham Shoulder of Mutton
Lavenham Shoulder of Mutton
52.10908,0.79531
Closed: before 1840
High St
grid reference TL 915 493 (approximate location)
The pub is recorded at least as far back as 1765, when it was advertised to let, and at least as late as 1823.
Greyhound 0.05 mile
Swan 0.10 mile
Cock Horse 0.23 mile
Cock 1.84 miles
Six Bells 1.92 miles
Horseshoes Inn 2.3 milesHistorical interest
To be lett, the Shoulder of Mutton, an ancient and well-accustom'd Inn, situated advantageously for Trade, in the High Street at Lavenham, with good Stabling, and other Outhouses and Conveniences. Enquire of Mr. Rowland Branwhite of Lavenham aforesaid.Ipswich Journal, 11 May 1765***
To be sold, an exceeding and good-accustomed Publick-House call'd the Shoulder of Mutton in Lavenham, now in the Occupation of Mr. George Blowers (alias my Lord Moon) with the common Brewing-Office and compleat Utensils for brewing 18 Combs of Malt, Store-houses, Granaries and Stables adjoining to the same…
Landlords
1768: Geo. Blowers ((listed at the Shoulder of Mutton - 29 Jan***))
1770: Mr. Blower ((at the Shoulder of Mutton - 07 Apr***))
1772: Mr. George Blowers ((the Shoulder of Mutton in Lavenham - 03 Oct***))
1784: Mr John Mathams ((at the Shoulder of Mutton in Lavenham - 3 Jan))
1794: John Petley ((from Angel inn to the Shoulder of Mutton - 1 Mar))
(Most pub, location & historic details collated by Nigel, Tony or Keith - original sources are credited)
(** historic newspaper information from Bob Mitchell)
