Stood on the corner of High Street and Surrey Street.

Formerly found as the COFFEE HOUSE or COFFEE POT.

Found as Mrs LOCKETT'S in a 1812 playbill.
LOCKETTS COFFEE HOUSE in 1820

The FREEMASONS TAVERN in 1822 & 1830.
COFFEE HOUSE 1833
The FREEMASONS COFFEE HOUSE in 1836.
The COFFEE HOUSE & FREEMASONS TAVERN in 1834 & 1839.

On Monday 12th November 1832 the Wandering Piper arrived in Lynn and with permission of the Mayor, played in the streets for two days. He performed at the Freemason's Tavern on the Monday evening and at the Crown Tavern on the Tuesday evening. Apparently playing as the result of a wager, " he donated £2 15s 8d to the Lynn Dispensary and vouchers had been seen shewing upwards of £700 had been given to charitable institutions and destitute individuals. There were many contradictory remarks about the eccentric behaviour of the gentleman, the wise may smile, the benevolent must rejoice at the laborious task undertaken; a few months will, in all probability, clear up whatever mystery at present hangs over this benevolent individual".

Henry Barnes, for many years Waiter at the Crown Inn, Lynn,  announced 16th August 1834, 23rd August 1834 and again 16th October 1834, that he had taken the Inn and assured his customers of Good Beds, Choice Wines and Spirits and every other comfort.

Mr. J. Thompson announced August 1840 that he intended to carry on the business of Auctioneer and Appraiser in conjunction with the Freemasons' Tavern and Coffee House.

The CORN EXCHANGE TAVERN is at this address by 1852.


(As it happens a Freemasons Lodge only met here during the years 1821 to 1825)

Same as the COFFEE TAVERN described in 1888?