android appDebenham Prince of Wales
listed building grade II
last updated Oct 29th, 2021.
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Debenham Prince of Wales
East, 52.22695,1.18011
Closed: early 20th century
Chancery Ln
grid reference TM 172 635
The Prince of Wales was built in the 16th century, but the building has been much altered since.
Gallery
Lion 0.14 mile
Woolpack 0.25 mile
Rose 3.2 miles
Legends Sports Bar 3.2 miles
Victoria 3.5 miles
Bell 4.0 milesHistorical interest
John Taylor, a jealous guy, had been drinking in the Prince of Wales and on returning home argued with his wife. He hit her in the face then shot at her, the pellets removing the brim of her hat. Taylor was found guilty of attempted murder and sentenced to life imprisonment.Bury & Norwich Post, August 8th 1876** (when Anna Maria & Phillip Gooding were the landlord and landlady)
Landlords
1865: Philip Gooding ((beer retailer - pub not named) (& builder))
1869: Philip Gooding ((Beer retailer, pub not named) (& builder))
1871: Philip Gooding ((Builder & Innkeeper, Chancery St., pub not named, Head/Married/42y/born Debenham))
1874: Philip Gooding ((beer retailer - pub not named) (beer retailer & builder))
1876: Anna Maria & Phillip Gooding
(Most pub, location & historic details collated by Nigel, Tony or Keith - original sources are credited)
(** historic newspaper information from Stuart Ansell)
