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Somersham Duke of Marlborough

Somersham Duke of Marlborough

formerly Marlborough Head, Marlbro' Head

North East, 52.09809,1.04134

Real Ale is sold here.

Main Rd, IP8 4QA

grid reference TM 084 487

bar / diner, opened 15th century

owner/operator: Somersham Community Pub Limited

Contact:telephone(01473) 831283telephonewebsiteWebsiteFacebookFacebookTwitterTwitter

This 15th century inn has been restored to a good standard. The timber framed building offers several seating areas for drinking or eating.

Various events are organised including a quiz on the first Wednesday of every month (see What’s on for more details).

Thursday evening: fresh pizzas from 6pm by The Mobile Pizza Co.

Lunchtimes & Friday to Sunday evening: chef's menu. Friday to Monday on August bank holiday is their beer festival weekend.

THE LOCAL COMMUNITY SAVED THIS PUB AND ARE STILL OFFERING SHARES IN THEIR VENTURE. PLEASE VISIT THEIR WEBSITE AT http://www.savetheduke.net/

Opening hours

Mon-Tue: closed

Wed-Thu: 1900-"late"

Fri-Sat: 1800-"late" (also breakfast 0900-1200)

Sun: 1200-2000 (food 1200-1600)

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Facilities

Facilities

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Historical interest

Historical interest

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Landlords

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)

(1891 census information from Dudley Diaper)

(some old PO directory information courtesy of londonpublichouse.com)

(** historic newspaper information from Stuart Ansell)

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