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Ipswich Bear & Crown
52.05969,1.14095
Closed: about 1870
81 London Rd
grid reference TM 154 448 (approximate location)
It appears that either London Road has been re-numbered since this pub was recorded at number 81 or the pub has been demolished and replaced. The building that's currently number 81 bears the date 1849 but looks very un-pub-like.
Brewers Arms 0.23 mile
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Black Horse 0.40 mile
Arbor House 0.44 mile
Greyhound 0.47 mileHistorical interest
It may also be listed as a posting inn.
Note: another Bear & Crown used to stand in Westgate Street. It's possible some of these references may be confused between the two.
A reference appears in the Ipswich Journal, 21 Sep 1728***, to Mr John Dale at the Bear and Crown in Ipswich.
A meeting of Florists at the Bear and Crown in Ipswich. John Dale is landlord. (a report in March 1735 confirms that he is leaving the House at Midsummer next).Ipswich Journal, 7 Jul 1734***
To be lett, the Bear and Crown in Ipswich. Enquire of the Widow Langly or at the said House.Ipswich Journal, 29 Oct 1743***
To be sold, the Bear and Crown in Ipswich, an old accustomed Inn, all Freehold, with good Stabling, a Brewhouse and Garden…
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)
