Burnett Bullock
Burn Bullock | |
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| Born | Template:Birth date Redhill, Surrey, England |
| Died | December 22, 1954 (aged 58) Balham, London, England |
| Occupation(s) | Cricketer, publican |
| Years active | 1920–1925 (cricket) |
| Known for | Playing for Surrey; coaching South Norfolk Cricket Club; publican of King's Head (later named Burn Bullock) |
Burnett Wedlake "Burn" Bullock (5 October 1896 – 22 December 1954) was an English cricketer who represented Surrey in first-class matches from 1922 to 1924. He was born in Redhill, Surrey and passed away in Balham, London.
Bullock, whose father served as a surveyor for Mitcham town council, maintained a strong association with Mitcham Cricket Club. Prior to his military service, he worked professionally as a draughtsman. In 1915, he enlisted in the Royal Flying Corps, subsequently continuing his service with the Royal Air Force after its establishment in 1918, where he held the position of Rigger Aero until his discharge in 1919.
Starting in 1920, Bullock regularly played for Surrey's second eleven and made his first-class debut that same year representing the "Gentlemen of the South" during a benefit match held at The Oval. Over the course of 1922 to 1924, he participated in five first-team appearances for Surrey as an amateur batsman, occupying either opening or middle-order positions. His highest score was 40 runs against Scotland in 1922. Bullock concluded his first-class career in 1924 and played his final second eleven match in 1925. He later took on a coaching role at South Norfolk Cricket Club between 1926 and 1927.
By the year 1939, Bullock had become a licensed victualler operating the Regent Arms located in Westminster. Subsequently, he managed the King's Head, a historic coaching inn situated next to Mitcham Cricket Green and its cricket pavilion. Following his death, this Grade II listed building was renamed the "Burn Bullock" as a tribute. The establishment ceased operations in 2013 and was ultimately destroyed by fire on 19 April 2024.