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Ipswich Ipswich Arms (Muckman's, Bridge house)
North, 52.05795,1.13686
closed 1999
opened pre-1837
145 London Rd
grid reference TM 151 445
The pub is shown (though not named) on this old OS map from about the end of the 19th century. interactive map
Originally a small beerhouse on what was then the edge of town, dating back to 1837 or earlier. The small beerhouse was later replaced by the the larger building remembered from more recent times.
Listed at 119 London Road in 1869.
It may also be listed as being in Handford Rd.
Some older local residents remember it bing renamed Bridge House during World War two to help thwart enemy invaders.
Demolished, together with the Royal William, for a new supermarket. The building had been allowed to deteriorate for some time prior to final closure, with several broken windows left unrepaired at the time.
Owner/operator: Famous Pub Co.
Recently acquired by a new pub chain. An extensive renovation planned.
Beers: Adnams Bitter; Tetley Bitter.CAMRA's 1997 Suffolk Real Ale Guide
Gallery
Mermaid 0.06 mile
Earl Kitchener 0.38 mile
Brewers Arms 0.44 mile
St Jude's Brewery Tavern 0.44 mile
Black Horse 0.54 mile
Station Hotel 0.60 mileHistorical interest
At the Ipswich Petty Sessions held in September 1865, Henry Bloomfield, landlord of the Ipswich Arms, Handford Road, applied for a spirit license. The application was rejected. Ipswich Journal, Sep 1865**
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)
(*** Last Orders is a free local newsletter - published by Suffolk CAMRA memers since 1978)
Old OS map reproduced with the permission of the National Library of Scotland.
