Crown Inn, Long Melford

A report in the Ipswich Journal*** on 24 & 26 Mar in 1858 states that at an Auction of the Crown, Long Melford; by order of the Proprietor, contact Messrs GREENE & PARTRIDGE of BSE (article includes a Full building description including "storage for 6000 Gallons"). A report in the Bury & Norwich Post** on Aug-24 in 1869 when James Albon was the landlord states that : "David Mitchel, labourer, of Melford, was charged by James Albon of the Crown Inn, Bridge Street, with refusing to quit his house when requested to do so. Fined 5s & 6s 6d 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 A. CLAYDON of the Crown, Long Melford. A report in the Bury & Norwich Post** on Feb-02 in 1886 when Mrs Anne Claydon was the landlord states that : December 1st 1885 was polling day & the Yellows of Glemsford marched into Melford causing damage to any building showing a Blue bill poster. This mob attacked the Crown breaking all the windows & causing £137 15s 6d damage, & the landlady fled over the rear wall in fear of her life. The army was called out & when the order was given to load with "ball cartridge" the mob quickly dispersed.