Pin Mill is a popular destination for sailors, walkers, artists, photographers and those visiting the centuries old Butt and Oyster public house.

Ipswich Star: Barges on the hard at Pin Mill in September 1979. The barge on the left is the Marjorie. Picture: DAVID KINDRED ARCHIVEBarges on the hard at Pin Mill in September 1979. The barge on the left is the Marjorie. Picture: DAVID KINDRED ARCHIVE (Image: Dave Kindred)

The Butt and Oyster was first recorded as a public house in 1553 when licensing laws began. The Port of Ipswich’s bailiffs and burgesses held Admiralty Courts there between 1546 and 1552.

Pin Mill was in the past a landing point for cargo heading in and out of Suffolk.

Up to the Second World War huge sailing ships, which brought grain from around the world, would anchor at Butterman’s Bay, close to Pin Mill, to offload cargo onto barges so that the ships were lightened to enter the dock at Ipswich. Boat building and repairs still continue at Pin Mill today. There are now several house boats moored along the bank towards Shotley.

Ipswich Star: Harry King and Sons boat yard at Pin Mill in July 1976. Picture: RICHARD SNASDELLHarry King and Sons boat yard at Pin Mill in July 1976. Picture: RICHARD SNASDELL (Image: Archant)

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Ipswich Star: Who was this character photographed at Pin Mill in July 1976? Picture: RICHARD SNASDELLWho was this character photographed at Pin Mill in July 1976? Picture: RICHARD SNASDELL (Image: Archant)

Ipswich Star: Can you name this trio who were at J Ward and Son Yacht Chandlery, Pin Mill, in July 1976? Picture: RICHARD SNASDELLCan you name this trio who were at J Ward and Son Yacht Chandlery, Pin Mill, in July 1976? Picture: RICHARD SNASDELL (Image: Archant)

Ipswich Star: Who was the landlord at the Butt and Oyster, Pin Mill, in July 1976. Picture: RICHARD SNASDELLWho was the landlord at the Butt and Oyster, Pin Mill, in July 1976. Picture: RICHARD SNASDELL (Image: Dave Kindred)

Ipswich Star: Repairs on a vessel at Pin Mill, in July 1980. Picture: TONY RAYRepairs on a vessel at Pin Mill, in July 1980. Picture: TONY RAY (Image: Archant)

Ipswich Star: Boat building at Webbs yard in September 1963. Picture: IVAN SMITHBoat building at Webbs yard in September 1963. Picture: IVAN SMITH (Image: Archant)

Ipswich Star: The annual Grindle Dig at Pin Mill, in April 1984. Volunteers clear the waterway so that the steam flows into the River Orwell which also allows boats to land when the tide is low. Picture: OWEN HINESThe annual Grindle Dig at Pin Mill, in April 1984. Volunteers clear the waterway so that the steam flows into the River Orwell which also allows boats to land when the tide is low. Picture: OWEN HINES (Image: Archant)

Ipswich Star: A young helper at the Pin Mill Grindle Dig, in April 1984. Picture: OWNE HINESA young helper at the Pin Mill Grindle Dig, in April 1984. Picture: OWNE HINES

Ipswich Star: Pin Mill from the River Orwell in the 1890s. The Butt and Oyster public house is on the left. The building on the right has gone and this is now the entrance to the public house car park. Picture: DAVID KINDRED ARCHIVEPin Mill from the River Orwell in the 1890s. The Butt and Oyster public house is on the left. The building on the right has gone and this is now the entrance to the public house car park. Picture: DAVID KINDRED ARCHIVE (Image: dave Kindred)

Ipswich Star: This view of Pin Mill has the Alma Inn on the left. The Alma closed early in the twentieth century. Picture: DAVID KINDRED ARCHIVEThis view of Pin Mill has the Alma Inn on the left. The Alma closed early in the twentieth century. Picture: DAVID KINDRED ARCHIVE (Image: Dave Kindred)