Golden Lion, Ipswich

Originally called the White Lion, the name changed during the 1570s. The Ipswich Journal reported on Jan 04 1800: "To be let that old & good accustomed inn, The Golden Lion, situated on the Cornhill (Ipswich). Enquire of SAM KING. A report in the Ipswich Journal** on 15 March in 1800 states that : "Thomas SKITTER having engaged the Golden Lion Inn (Ipswich) & means to enter upon it at Lady Day next." The Ipswich Journal** reported on Mar 13 1802: "Died suddenly on Mar 12, aged 59, Mr Sam. RIBBANS, liquer merchant, & who some time since, kept the Golden Lion Inn (Ipswich)" The Ipswich Journal** reports in 1811 the "Original Blue coach set-out to London EVERY Morning as usual at Reduced Fares, from the Coach Office, Brook-street, Golden Lion, & King's Head, Inns, Ipswich." A report in the Ipswich Journal** in Jan 1820 states that : Monday se'nnight was married at Brandon, by the Rev. Mr Parsons, Mr James Miller, of the Golden Lion, Ipswich, to Mrs E Cook, of Brandon. A report in the Ipswich Journal*** in Mar 1820 states that : Thursday last was married, at Tattingston, Mr Thomas Lappage, of the Golden Lion Inn, Ipswich, to Miss Maria Garrod Flory, eldest daughter of Mrs Flory, farmer, of Tattingston. A report in Ipswich Journal**** dated 21 Nov 1827 announced that the Acton, Halliday & Studd brewery Ipswich will be auctioned on 20th June 1828 together with the Ipswich Golden Lion public house. A report in the Ipswich Journal** on 20 Apr in 1839 states that : "To be sold by Private Contract, The Golden Lion, Ipswich ...(Full inn description)... A Tap House attached....in the occupation of the proprietor (not named)." Listed in King st in 1839. A report in the Ipswich Journal** on 13 Jul in 1844 states that : "Auction of The Golden Lion, on the Cornhill, Ipswich on 01 Aug 1844. also a well-accustomed Tap. Mr SMYTH, the Proprietor on the premises." A report in the Ipswich Journal*** in Sep 1880 states that : Died on the 26th John Garrod, aged 82, late of the Golden Lion Hotel. Historically this pub is often listed as a Family & Commercial hotel & posting house - in 1922 it was described as a Commercial hotel owned by Tollemache brewery.