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Hepworth Duke of Marlborough
also traded as Marlborough Head
East, 52.32859,0.91628
Closed: 2010
Bury Rd, IP22 2PY
grid reference TL 988 740
The pub can be seen on this old OS map from about the end of the 19th century. interactive map
The premises were extensively renovated and extended 2010-2011, after the pub closed. It stood empty for several years then for a short while traded as a 50's style restaurant and called the "Lollipop Diner". It has since been converted to residential use.
There is a nice nod to the building's history with the retention of the pub sign at one end of the premises.
It has been (incorrectly) listed as being in Wattisfield.
Gallery
Cock 1.40 miles
Six Bells 1.91 miles
Blue Boar 1.94 miles
Royal George 2.1 miles
Mill 2.3 milesHistorical interest
Owner/operator: free
Smart pub on busy main road. Good menu.
Beers: Adnams Bitter; Greene King IPA; Old Chimneys Great Raft Bitter; guest beer (summer).CAMRA's 1997 Suffolk Real Ale Guide
Appears on the 1837 OS map as the Marlborough Head.
W.W.WICKES Esq. proprietor of the Thetford Brewery (is auctioning) 10 public houses including:
The Duke of Marlborough, Hepworth, occupied by Mrs Martha CLARKE.Ipswich Journal, 25 May 1855***
A report in the Bury & Norwich Post** on June 3rd in 1873 when John Baxter was the landlord states that he was granted an extension of two hours on Whit Tuesday and Wednesday nights.…
Landlords
Footnote
John Churchill (1650-1722) was the first Duke of Marlborough and became a famous soldier & statesman under James II, William III and Queen Anne - who gave him not just the title but also Blenheim Palace from a grateful nation after winning the War of Spanish Succession.
(Most pub, location & historic details collated by Nigel, Tony or Keith - original sources are credited)
(old PO directory information courtesy of londonpublichouse.com)
(** historic newspaper information from Stuart Ansell)
(*** historic newspaper information from Bob Mitchell)
Old OS map reproduced with the permission of the National Library of Scotland.
