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listed building grade II
last updated Oct 29th, 2023.
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Monk Soham Oak
also traded as Royal Oak
West, 52.25088,1.23266
closed 30th April 1970
Monk Soham Green
grid reference TM 207 663
It's shown on this old OS map from about the end of the 19th century. interactive map
Originally only licensed as a beerhouse, the Royal Oak only got its full license on March 3rd 1950.
The closure date was reported by a caller to Lesley Dolphin's BBC Radio Suffolk programme.
Around 1901 my aunt's grandfather, Samuel Hawes, was a farmer, miller and landlord of the Oak. His mill was apparently situated opposite the house and there were oak trees close to the premises, one of which was cut down to make a bureau for the 21st birthday of his oldest son. That bureau is now in my possession.from Robert Hawes
The building dates from the first half of the 16th century.
Gallery
Victoria 2.5 miles
Lion 2.8 miles
Woolpack 2.8 miles
Old Mill House 3.3 miles
Beaconsfield Arms 4.2 milesHistorical interest
Mrs Frances Read, of the Royal Oak, Monk Soham made an application for the renewal of the license for that house to her. The application having been twice previously adjourned, was now granted on the applicant paying costs. Ipswich Journal, Sep 1885**
In 1937 the pub was listed in Kelly's Directory as one of 220 pubs that were retailing beer that they were brewing.
Landlords
(Most pub, location & historic details collated by Nigel, Tony or Keith - original sources are credited)
(** historic newspaper information from Stuart Ansell)
Old OS map reproduced with the permission of the National Library of Scotland.
