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Gislingham Prince George
Gislingham Prince George
also traded as Prince of Wales
West, 52.30304,1.04245
Closed: 1926 or 1927
last owner/operator: Colchester Brewery
West View House High St
grid reference TM 075 715
The pub is shown on this old OS map from 1885 (interactive map).
Now West View House, this was build around 1600, with some rebuilding a century later and alterations in the 19th and 20th centuries.
The license wasn't renewed in 1927, so the pub presumably closed about 1926 or 1927.
NOTE: With the death of Frederick, Prince of Wales in 1751 his eldest on Prince George became heir to British throne (and crowned King George the third in 1760).
Gallery
Historical interest
To be lett, a good accustomed Publick-House, in Gislingham, the Prince of Wales, now in the Occupation of Nathaniel Syer, together with 45 Acres of rich arable Land, with a Lease of 3 Years to come; but whoever comes well recommended may take a Lease for any term they please. Enquire of Mr. Thomas Syer of Gislingham.Ipswich Journal, August 9th 1766***
An advert in the The Bury and Norwich Post, Tuesday March 13th 1866****, lists this pub (plus 3 cottages and 2 acres) as part of the sale of Stonham Brewery together with 26 other premises.
Thomas Syer at the Sign of the Prince George in Gillingham.Ipswich Journal, May 9th 1767***
The Barkers kept tame ducks for fattening at the back of the premises…
Landlords
(Most pub, location & historic details collated by Nigel, Tony or Keith - original sources are credited)
(** historic newspaper information from Stuart Ansell)
(*** historic newspaper information from Bob Mitchell)
(**** historical details supplied by Neil Langridge)
Closure date from Hartismere licensing records.
Old OS map reproduced with the permission of the National Library of Scotland.