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Boxford White Hart
West, 52.02864,0.86048
Currently closed - may reopen?
Broad Street, CO10 5DX
grid reference TL 963 405
opened 16th century
owner/operator: Spectre Leisure
The pub is shown (but not named) on this old OS map from about 1902 (interactive map)
The 17th century pub is famous world-wide as once being the home of George 'Tornado' Smith, the famous Wall of Death motorbike rider, who thrilled crowds around the world with his daredevil act – often with his pet lion on the handlebars.
The building originally dates from the 16th century. A substantial Victorian brewery was also once located on the same site in the late 19th century.
Facilities
Beer garden or other outside drinking area
Bus stop nearby (see transport links for details)
Dogs welcome
Evening meals
Family friendly
Lunchtime meals (not just snacks)
Parking
Real fire
Restaurant or separate dining area
Traditional pub games available
Gallery
Fleece 0.03 mile
Fox & Hounds 0.68 mile
Brewers Arms 1.50 miles
White Horse Inn 1.64 miles
Cock 2.3 milesHistorical interest
Owner/operator: free
This GBG listed C16th pub, with beams and inglenook fireplace, is developing a good reputation for fine, unusual beers. Home to a small brewery during the second half of the C19th. No food Sun eve.
Beer: Adnams Extra, Broadside; Greene King IPA; guest beers (independents).CAMRA's 1997 Suffolk Real Ale Guide
Notice hereby given that the General Court Baron of the Rev. Seymoor Leek, Clerk will be held for the manor of Groton on Thursday 11 Aug next at 4 o clock in afternoon at the White Hart in Groton when and where all persons concerned are required to attend. Ipswich Journal, 27 July 1782
On Monday was married Mr William Cook at White Hart in Groton to Miss Wright of Bradfield.Ipswich Journal, 25 Oct 1794
Blythburgh White hart July 1825…
Landlords
(Most pub, location & historic details collated by Nigel, Tony or Keith - original sources are credited)
(some 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.
