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Ipswich
County of Suffolk

real ale available
opened 17th cent
owner: Adnam's
29 St Helen's St, IP4 1HH
grid reference: TM 168 445
previously known as: County Hotel
tel. 01473 255153
Grade 2 listed building with an attractive Georgian facade overlooking former County court building and gallow (opposite) which was later used as council offices (until 2006). Now used as a single split level bar with tasteful lounge area and separate seating area for diners.
The court hearings once heard in the court included several local murders and the divorce of Mrs Wallis Simpson (1936) who was then in residence at Felixstowe and later married the former Edward VIII after his abdication.

The building dates from two periods in the 19th century.
Listed Building Grade: II
Facilities:
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Nearest railway stations:  We show approximate straight-line distances calculated by triangulation. Actual distances will depend on the road layout.We show approximate straight-line distances calculated by triangulation. Actual distances will depend on the road layout.
Ipswich0.9 milesreal-time travel information real-time travel information
Derby Road1.0 milesreal-time travel information real-time travel information
Westerfield1.7 milesreal-time travel information real-time travel information
Bus routes: 2, 5, 34, 802, 66
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Local licensing authority for Ipswich is Ipswich Borough Council
Last updated: December 27th 2008


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