One Bull, Bury St. Edmunds

Angel Hill appears to have been renumbered several times. The pub was listed at 17 in 1844, at 21 by 1851, at 24 by 1881 & finally at 25 by 1891. Although the building dates from the 15th century; the exterior is 18th century. A report in the Bury & Norwich Post*** on 18 March in 1801 states that : "To the lovers of Natural Curiosities, to be seen alive, In a genteel room at Mr BULL's, the sign of the Bull, Angel Hill, Bury - The largest rattlesnake ever seen in England, 42 years old, nearly 9 feet long, in full health & vigour. He is well secured so that Ladies & Gentlemen may see him without the least danger. Ladies & Gentlemen 1s, Working People & children 6d - The same advertisement appeared on 28 March after the asp had been moved to Mr PRESTON's at the King's Head, Cornhill, Ipswich." A report in the Bury & Norwich Post** on Jan-31 in 1860 when George Utting was the landlord reports that : "George Utting was charged that knowingly & wilfully he permitted notorously bad characters to assemble in his house & not maintaining good order therein. He was found guilty & fined £5 with costs." A report in the Ipswich Journal*** on 26 Oct in 1869 states that : "The licensed Vctuallers Tea Association advertised the sale of tea via its Suffolk Agents. This was a response to the irregular sale of Wine by Grocers & included a reference to W. WELHAM of the One Bull Inn, Angel Hill, Bury." A report in the Bury & Norwich Post** on Feb-15 in 1870 when Mr H S Scott was the landlord reports that : "Hannah Hunt chambermaid at the One Bull was charged with stealing two silverspoons from Mr H S Scott of the One Bell". Grade II Listed.