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Landlords & Landladies

For centuries, The Bull Inn has been cared for by a long line of landlords and landladies -each leaving their mark on its story. From William Cooper in the early 18th century to Sarah & David Clarke today, their stewardship has shaped this historic inn alongside changing times and local traditions. Explore the names, faces, and years that connect generations to Market Hill and Woodbridge.

1726 - 1734

William Cooper

1734 - 1735

Susannah Sanders

1735 - 1739

Thomas Campling

1739 - 1745

Edward Munday

1745 - 1750

John Haile

1750 - 1769

William Wooly

1769 - 1770

Mr. Cooper

1770 - 1776

Jason Royal Hillett

1776 - 1788

John Cooper

1788 - 1791

Reynolds Morley

1791 - 1800

John Marley

1800 - 1800

James Nichols

1800 - 1807

Samuel King

1807 - 1811

Ann King and her four daughters

1811 - 1815

John Bacon

1815 - 1827

Rebecca Bacon (widow)

1830 -1859

John and Mary Salmon

1861 - 1886

John Grout

1887 - 1919

William Miles and Harriet Miles

1919 - 1922

Willie James Miles

1922 - 1928

John Cecil Paget

1928 - 1931

John M Upcott

1931 - 1934

John Cass

1934 - 1935

Elizabeth Cass

1935 - 1937

HG Benwell

1937 - 1968

Douglas Allen Watts & Margery Watts (née Goode)

1968 - 1976

Tweedie Mann

1976 - 1979

Pat & John Jenkins

1979 - 2004

Anne & Neville Allen

2004 - 2019

Heather & Paul Barker

2019 - 20nn

Sarah & David Clarke

If you have any information, stories, or photographs related to The Bull inns' history or its past landlords and landladies, we’d love to hear from you. We’re always looking to add to our records and timeline - feel free to get in touch for a chat or to share what you know.

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