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<big>'''Iron Duke''', ''Jellicoe Road, Great Yarmouth, Norfolk''</big> | <big>'''Iron Duke''', ''Jellicoe Road, Great Yarmouth, Norfolk''</big> | ||
Construction commenced in the 1930s, but the pub opened only in 1948. A pub in art deco style by Lacons' architect A W Ecclestone. It retains a plaque with a falcon and 'LACONS' beneath. There were two falcon statuettes on the parapet, but these have been removed. Grade II listed. | Built by [[Lacon & Co. Ltd]]. Construction commenced in the 1930s, but the pub opened only in 1948. A pub in art deco style by Lacons' architect A W Ecclestone. It retains a plaque with a falcon and 'LACONS' beneath. There were two falcon statuettes on the parapet, but these have been removed. Grade II listed. | ||
As the building became at risk from development, the 20th Century Society in August 2020 produced a web article with illustrations: | As the building became at risk from development, the 20th Century Society in August 2020 produced a web article with illustrations: | ||
Latest revision as of 19:30, 16 August 2020
Iron Duke, Jellicoe Road, Great Yarmouth, Norfolk
Built by Lacon & Co. Ltd. Construction commenced in the 1930s, but the pub opened only in 1948. A pub in art deco style by Lacons' architect A W Ecclestone. It retains a plaque with a falcon and 'LACONS' beneath. There were two falcon statuettes on the parapet, but these have been removed. Grade II listed.
As the building became at risk from development, the 20th Century Society in August 2020 produced a web article with illustrations:
https://c20society.org.uk/building-of-the-month/the-iron-duke-public-house-great-yarmouth
Photos from Derek McDonald, 2005
