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Framlingham Black Swan
also traded as King's Head
North West, 52.22235,1.34542
Closed: pre-1820
opened pre-1750
Church St
grid reference TM 285 635
According to a document in Suffolk Record Office, this pub was open about 1750 but it appears that it had been replaced by 1820 by a private house which is now the Conservative Club.
It isn't clear where the reference to the King's Head came from.
Castle Inn 0.04 mile
Crown Hotel 0.08 mile
Railway 0.18 mile
Station Hotel 0.28 mile
Old Mill House 1.92 milesHistorical interest
To be lett, the Black Swan, Framlingham being a very good accustom'd Publick House and Brewing-Office. Enquire of Mrs Sarah Berry or Mr Stephen Welton, of the same.Ipswich Journal, July 19th 1746***
To be lett, the Black Swan at Framlingham with Brewing Utensils or without. Likewise, a Dwelling House and Baking Office. Enquire of Mr Stephen Welton of Framlingham.Ipswich Journal, June 23rd 1750***
(Most pub, location & historic details collated by Nigel, Tony or Keith - original sources are credited)
