King's Head, Southwold

Also listed at Baronby/Barnaby Green (1839/1840) & in South Street. A paperback book*** published in 1969, called "Inns of the Suffolk Coast" by Leonard P Thompson** contains the following extract: 'It was first licensed in 1743. On 13th October, 1764, the Ipswich Journal announced "An Ancient Inn" called the King's Head at Southwold was to be let. It had recently been rebuilt, with a sashed front, had stabling for 20 horses, besides a common stable for market horses, a large garden & an acre of land. It was offered for £15. Kelly's Directory for 1896 reads " John Marshall, King's Head Inn & Forester's Hall & Dining Rooms; good accommodation for Beanfeast parties. John was succeeded by his widow, Emma, who also ran a grocer's shop next to the inn.' Grade II Listed.