Ipswich Zulu
- previously known as Cardinal's Head
- 18 Wolsey St
- grid reference TM 160 441
- closed March 22nd, 1965
- last owner Tolly Cobbold
Demolished.
Originally only licensed as a beerhouse; the Ipswich licensing records show that the Zulu got its full license on February 29th 1960.
Mrs E Wright (pictured in gallery) was the last landlady and also was landlady here for over 50 years. She also had 6 children, 4 of whom were girls who later also ran Ipswich pubs, an extraordinary family achievement.
Ivy (and husband Archie) ran the Mountain Ash
Ruby (and husband Bill) ran the Water Lily
Winnie (and husband Buster) ran the Railway Tavern.
Daphnie (and husband Hubie) ran the Trafalgar
(other two children were Violet & Sammy)
last updated 01/04/2013
(Most pub, location & historic details collated by Nigel, Tony or Keith - original sources are credited)
(detailed information from Jean Richardson)
Closure date from Ipswich licensing records.