Swan, Lavenham

Listed as a commercial & posting inn. A report in the Ipswich Journal*** on 01 Oct in 1823 states that : Swan Inn, Lavenham, to be let or sold. For particulars, contact Mr William WEBB, upon the premises. A report in the Ipswich Journal** on 08 Oct in 1823 states that : Samuel SKEET, late of the Swan Inn Lavenham, returns thanks for his 16 years residence there & (announces) that he has now removed to The Greyhound Inn, Lavenham. A report in the Ipswich Journal*** on 12 May in 1863 states that : First Class Inn for sale, The Swan, Lavenham; with the very extensive stabling & premises, including a Butcher's Shop, occupied by the executors of Mr Wm STUTTER deceased, the late proprietor, who will give early possession. 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 C. JACKSON of the Swan Inn, Lavenham. In June/July 1981 edition of Last Orders*** it was reported that Dave Waley was the new assistant manager & then offering Tolly, Adnams & Ridley beers on handpump. The building probably dates from the 14th or 15 century. Photographs of this pub and more historical information about it can be found at suffolk.camra.org.uk/pub/608