Located close to James Woods' Suffolk Iron Works.

Last tenant, John Potter retired and continued living in premises until 1927.

Building bought by W & C.Simpson in 1919.

For many years it was Simpsons toy shop, though that has now closed down.

(Most pub, location & historic details collated by Nigel, Tony or Keith - original sources are credited)

(detailed information from Neil Langridge - and also Brian Southgate - see their book "Stowmarket, Combs and Stowupland Pubs" published by Polstead Press in 2009)

Note

Vulcan is the Roman god of fire and metal working.