Whepstead Peartree
last updated Jun 7th, 2023.
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Whepstead Peartree
South East, 52.19499,0.64474
Closed: between 1959 and 1978?
A143
grid reference TL 808 584
It can be seen on this old OS map from about the end of the 19th century. interactive map
The Peartree is now a B&B. It's shown on OS maps as a beerhouse at least as late as 1952; by the 1978 sheet it's just shown as "Pear Trees", suggesting it probably closed between those dates.
Gallery
White Horse 1.07 miles
Greyhound 1.62 miles
Beehive 2.1 miles
Six Bells 2.2 miles
Spread Eagle 4.0 milesHistorical interest
In 1937 the pub was listed in Kelly's Directory as one of 220 pubs that were retailing beer that they were brewing.
Beer house turn to full licences. “One of” nine beer houses in West Suffolk to turn to full licenses. “Anything less than a full license is san anachronism these days, “ said Mr T A Symes (solicitor) to West Suffolk County licensing committee in Bury St Edmunds. Sir Henry Corry was elected as chairman. EADT 28 April 1959.
Landlords
1841: Thomas Rolfe ((?, Pear Tree House, Head/25y/born Suffolk))
1851: Sarah Nunn ((Beer Seller, Head/Widow/58y/born Horingsheath))
1851: Napoleon Nunn ((Brewer, Grandson/Unmarried/20y/born Chevington))
1861: Sarah Nunn ((Beer House Keeper, Pear Tree) Head/Widow/68y/born Honington)
1861: Sarah Nunn ((Beershop keeper, Pear Tree) 68y/Horringer)
(Most pub, location & historic details collated by Nigel, Tony or Keith - original sources are credited)
(1861 census information from Malcolm Fairley)
Old OS map reproduced with the permission of the National Library of Scotland.
