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last updated May 28th, 2020.
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Polstead Shoulder of Mutton
South East, 52.02268,0.91442
closed 2002
Straight Rd, Polstead Heath
grid reference TM 000 400
It's shown here on an old OS map from about the end of the 19th century. interactive map
The pub re-opened in 1996 after a short closure, but then closed for the last time in 2002.
Gallery
Brewers Arms 0.90 mile
Cock 1.16 miles
Queen's Head 1.79 miles
George 2.2 miles
King's Head 2.3 miles
Marquis 2.3 milesHistorical interest
Auction of the Shoulder of Mutton, Polstead (No landlord noted).Ipswich Journal, May 9th 1857**
Auction of the Shoulder of Mutton, Polstead, substantially built of Brick & Slate and consisting Parlour, Kitchen, Tap-Room, Cellar & 3 chambers, back kitchen with Yard, Garden, Stable & sheds; in the occupation of James LINES.Ipswich Journal, September 22nd 1866**
Landlords
1844: Jonathan Howes ((& butcher))
1855: James Burnett
1865: Charles Cocksedge
1866: James LINES ((Shoulder of Mutton, Polstead - in the occupation of - 22 Sep**))
1869: James Lines
(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 Bob Mitchell)
Old OS map reproduced with the permission of the National Library of Scotland.
