Suffolk, England

Hi, i'm looking at booking a cruise soon, where woudl you say the best place up town is to book a cruise? is there any little travel agents etc that might give me a better deal than the bigger ones? or are there any websites oi shoudl use? Many thanks, Jad. :)

Whether you were born in or lived in the County of Suffolk you have been privileged to its Outstanding Natural Beauty. We have some of the finest buildings, the widest skies for Sunrises and Sunsets, we boast the most Eastern Point of Mainland Britain at Ness Head Lowestoft. The bird life is arguably...

Summer is a great time of year for eating outside, with lots of people spending their weekends and evenings going out for picnics or barbeques. Among our more popular products at Local Food Direct over these months are our cheeses. With nearly 20 different varieties on our website at the minute, youl...

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Below is an open letter to the people of East Anglia. The detail may be of interest to people in other parts of the world as well, however, I would particularly appreciate if you know any friends in East Anglia if you could copy this letter and send it on. Thank you to my friends. ---------------------...

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2009 is showing up some lovely Autumnal Colours as in recent years

Anyone with a connection to the village? Yaxley Church. Above the doorway stands one of only two Sextons wheels remaining in any church in the UK, these being used to determine the fasting days of the Lady Day calendar by pulling one of six strings

Anyone with a connection to the village? Yoxford Church with a spire. Although this has been much restored there are some lovely brasses in the chancel wall and a knights helmet high above in the south chancel Lady Catherine Grey, the sister of Lady Jane Grey was imprisoned at C0ckfield Hall in 1567, d...

I was stationed at RAF Mildenhall from 1968 to 1971, I am looking for pictures from that time. I would like to get one picture of the Air Passenger Terminal from that time period. I recently visited Mildenhall and no one could come up with pictures during that time frame???? I f can help please send pictu...

We do not have too many stations here in Suffolk but I wish to acknowledge the bravery and endeavour of all that help others in their hour of need. I owe my life to these people, not in the UK but in the Indian Ocean nearly 50 years ago. In fact a forum member is the President of one such RNLI branch in Shropshi...

This Skylark was spotted high over The Dunes at Kessingland

I suppose everyone can see the scarce Great Grey Shrike on the very small tree in the background!

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I came across these Roosters at West Stow Country Park

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Whilst photographing some Little Grebe at Martlesham Creek a blue flash appeared in the frame and caught a Kingfisher [top right]

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This is Clare Priory, the grounds are open to the public, please respect this is an area of peace and quiet

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We in Suffolk have a fantastic array of medieval churches mainly brought on by the success of the Wool Trade in The Middle Ages.

The logo of the RSPB, this must be one of our most graceful birds, they are always to be seen on the River Alde and at RSPB Minsmere as well as many other places

I have never professed to be an expert at ornithology, I just love our feathered friends and find the theory of flight fascinating and to photograph them too, if anyone has any bird they cannot identify but have photographed them then this is the place to put up your pictures hopefully for others to ide...

At Little Livermere last week I spotted this Red Legged Partridge in the piggery

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As this is such a major Port of Britain and Europe I thought it might be a good idea to have a separate subject on the Port of Felixstowe. It is Britains largest Container Port, it is also Europes 4th largest. I once worked here [12 years] and it goes without saying that for everyone in the UK you would have p...

From Beccles it is possible to sail a yacht through Oulton Broad, under the Bascule Bridge at Lowestoft, hug the coast and finish up at Ipswich Wet Dock. We have dozens of Marinas and Anchorage Points with small wharfs to the largest container port in Britain and the fourth largest in all of Europe. Alo...

Walberswick St Andrew, this church must have just about rivalled nearby Blythburgh in its heyday, both were pretty much the same size, over 120' in length, but out of the larger church a smaller one was created

Royal Naval and MoD Boats

The Pilot Boats operate out of Harwich but are seen in the waters of the Stour Estuary of which half is in the County of Suffolk, these transport Ships Pilots out to and from large vessels in the shipping channels in the North Sea. Details of the Pilotage from Harwich can be viewed here http://www.porto...

Blue tits

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A selection of my favourite photos

Ferries that ply through Suffolk's Waters

With some latitude here, as she is not quite in Suffolk waters, but then not too far away either, in the Channel last winter, battling against wind and waves. The 'CSCL Star', a regular visitor to Felixstowe and one of the very largest container ships afloat. Regards, Rick

Woodbridge

Steam Driven Boats When taking this photo of the barge I noticed a steamer in the picture on the River Orwell by Levington Marina

Close up shots of Cosco Oceania in Felixstowe port

'Far Sovereign' in The Stour Estuary, this is a cable laying vessel with a Helipad on the bows

Woodbridge

Oulton Broad

Newbourne

In medieval times Lavenham was one of the most important and wealthiest towns in England. It boasts The Guildhall and the Church among the best to be found anywhere. A Mecca for tourists from throughout the world, I still find it hard to believe that all the conservation work that has gone into making L...

Little Grebe often found in the pool at Martlesham Creek

I snapped this female Reed Bunting at Dunwich, near to the beach on the dunes just north of Minsmere RSPB Bird Reserve ...

If you would like to discuss butterflies or do you have photos if so please discuss/show them here

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A continuation of Ipswich [I] http://suffolk.activeboard.com/t15671559/ipswich/

I am not an expert on deer so if there are any discrepancies please feel free to correct me These are all deer that we have come across in woods, copses and forests in the county I will include Muntjac as they are wild in the countryside These Red Deer we came across in Rendlesham Forest near to Daisy's Wal...

I come across quite a bit of fungi on my travels and thought that someone knowledgeable enough would know what these are and if they are edible, this was a dinner plate size. I have come across a very knowledgeable chap that pushes his bike through Martlesham Woods, he is Polish in origin and is certainl...

Mediterranean Gull

What a beautiful village, the River Stour runs nearby, there are old buildings galore, two halls Kentford and Melford, with extensive parkland. The church is regarded as one of the best in all of England, I would say the best in Suffolk with Lavenham running a close second. The church is of cathedral p...

I'm unsure of this type of monkey but it has a cute face

A deserted Route One highway that runs from Maine USA [here at Brunswick in April 1963] which runs down to Florida

I served two years in the RAF in Libya where I was based near Tobruk, this is an aerial shot of part of the Cyrenaica capital of Benghazi

There are some blots on the landscape of Suffolk, perhaps we can place some of those here

MSC Capella made her maiden voyaage to FXT a week ago here is a video of her leaving http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IVBhhvMK-6o and here are some photos of her on berth

There are over 500 villages and towns in Suffolk, here are some of the signs, if anyone can add to them please do so

I suppose that when the Otter Trust at Earsham was open to the public it could be argued that this is North of The River Waveney and therefore strictly not in Suffolk, yet the postcode is Suffolk. Anyway this is one of the residents of Earsham on one of my several visits where the Otter was reintroduced...

Tug boats as seen in Suffolk ports

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I served in the RAF as an aircraft engine mechanic/fitter. 1960 I was based at RAF Martlesham Heath for 7 weeks in the summer of 1960 1965-67 RAF Stradishall Now Highpoint Prison 1967-69 RAF Wattisham 29 Squadron Lightnings

This village has a lovely stretch of sands and dunes bordering the North Sea, plus the River Blyth to the North Boundary and marshes and across the river is Southwold. There are some nice cottages and 'artist aware' fishermans huts often featured on postcards etc. The snag is how long can Walberswic...

Trafalgar Square 1961

The River Kennett runs through Moulton as here, this runs under the concrete section of the road in dry spells but in prolonged wet weather you can see the depth marker

The name conjures up all sorts of thoughts! Here it is at Combs Ford looking from the bridge towards the Old Mill in Stowmarket, the Rat discharges itself into the River Gipping just a few hundred yards away from here

Here again the source starts from Springs at Redgrave and Lopham Fen only a few yards from the source of the Waveney. The Little Ouse flows West to The Wash at Kings Lynn, the Waveney flows East to The North Sea. I know the stretches at Knettishall Heath, Santon Downham, Thetford and Brandon then it co...

There is The Box Mill River River Linnet River Kennet River Fynn

In the water a Swan is probably the most graceful of all British Birds, I can watch these birds for hours as I did once at Nayland on the River Stour when a cob brought the pen and six siblings out of the water and for no reason just lunged at me. I now keep my distance............especially watch out for som...

We often see birds resting or even asleep by just standing on one leg, here is a Black Headed Gull doing just that

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See the entry for Horringer

Anyone here with a connection with either parish? Icklingham All Saints. Two churches adorn the village of Icklingham, this one is almost unspoilt, it retains its thatched roof, there are 14c tiles on the floor and pews without any backs which are quite ancient. To take a photo here was difficult, th...

Iken runs alongside the River Alde and from the cliffs commands good views of reedbeds, saltmarshes and the church. This really is a very peaceful spot with walks to the right to Iken, the Hall and Church and left along the river bank to Snape Maltings, beware of the high tides sometimes the boardwalk d...

HDI Nautical photos

The County of Suffolk boasts some mighty fine 'watering holes', especially those still to be found in those Medieval Wool Towns of ours.

So what about a thread showing where all the flags, ensigns or pennants are displayed over Suffolk Martlesham Heath

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I'm not too sure what is around here these days but there used to be a large ammunition dump near to Aldham also a fuel depot. This is the round towered church by the three largish ponds

Here is the home of Suffolk Cider making, adjacent to the nearby Hall, I had the occasion to visit here a few years ago undergoing an English Heritage Millennium project, photographs sadly were not permitted, so the only one of the area is the church [URL=http://home-and-garden.webshots.com/pho...

Have stayed at Church Farm Caravan Site on a few occasions, just love the walks from here along the coast in either direction and around the adjacent RSPB Bird Reserve of North Warren. Nice unspoilt town is Aldeburgh, the lookout towers, the Moot Hall, the cinema, the fish 'n chips which appear to be wo...

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A very tiny village of just a few houses, the church has a thatched roof and stands on a rise remote from anything else

Here is the church

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Anyone with a connection to the village? Sorry no suitable photo available presently The church of St Peter has been a private residence since the 1970's and the old Parish is now incorporated into the Parish of Hevingham

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Check out the inside of the church you will not be disappointed

Today I took 6 photos on a wide angle lens from Felixstowe end of Trinity Quay and went completely around the Stour Estuary as far as my viewfinder could pick up images, the angle covers 180 degree and if you were to walk this, according to Ordnance Survey maps for the area, would extend beyond 5 miles I pl...

This is one of Suffolk's great recreation areas. The Anglian Water Authority have done a good job in making this a relaxation/sporting area. There is a footpath and cycle route around the 8 mile perimeter, just a reminder that in prolonged heavy rain there are one or two places that do get quite muddy....

One of my favourite haunts, heaths and woodlands, plenty of easy walks on flat ground, tree roots, rabbit holes and adders being the only hazard, July & August for the heather, Autumn for the falling leaves and Summer of course for the shade Glider Ditch on the heath by the Woodbridge Army Base ro...

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Dredger Shoreway registered Limassol and Ferry Dana Sirena twixt FXT & HRH

Have you any old photographs to show what Suffolk was like in the old and not so old days, you know before we were overtaxed and law strapped and before our every move was was being watched by some camera or other and we were free to say what we liked. When we never had to worry about letting our kids out to pl...

Anyone with connections to the village? I have been to Nowton Park on many an occasion, this has wonderful recreational and leisure facilities and is well managed The church

There has been much written about Flatford immortalised by the painter John Constable RA. This is probably the most photographed of all places in Suffolk although I'm sure that Lavenham Guildhall will lay claim to that title too. There are many walks from here to Cattawade, Manningtree, East Bergh...

I have just started using high-dynamic-range imaging (HDRI or HDR), I guess some would say let things be natural as seen through the camera lens or naked eye, here are the first of the shots taken over the past three days

I came across these magnificent craft on Woodbridge Yacht Pond last week

Some information on Willingham here, but there is a picture of Willingham Church I think Wiki has got this mixed up with the Willingham elsewhere http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Willingham_St_Mary

Anyone with a connection to the village? Withersdale Church sits sandwiched between a main road and a beautiful old farmhouse, this church has stood here for some 850 years it is charming but very small and completely unspoilt. I was only to pleased that the church was open and that I didn't have to wa...

Anyone with a connection to the village? Worlington Church has five bells, one dates back to c1310 making this one of Suffolks oldest, but older still is a circa 800 AD sanctus bell that is situated in Moyses Museum in Bury St Edmunds and in my opinion ought to be returned to this church where it belongs!...

On the edge of Mildenhall Airfield, here is the village church http://www.suffolkchurches.co.uk/westrow.htm

This parish is sandwiched between Trimley St. Mary and Felixstowe. Here is the much restored church

Anyone with a connection to the village? Here is the church with a large tower

Some nice rolling Suffolk countryside here, anyone with a village connection? Here is the church

Anyone here from the village? Wenhaston Church has a remarkable tale to tell regarding its doom painting of circa 1480, it measures 17' wide X 8' 6" high why not go along and see it and find out its history!

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Anyone with a connection to the village? Wissington Church (sometimes spelt/pronounced Wiston) stands close to the River Stour with just some farm buildings keep it company. This church is of unusual design, built in 1135AD in Norman Style, but with weather boarded bell turret. The chancel wall...

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Anyone with a connection to the village? Sorry no suitable photo

This is an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty [AONB as designated by the UK Government], there are walks galore, on the beach, in the dunes, through the woods bird spotting/watching is probably the best locality in Suffolk. The area is nice anytime of the year but July/August is the best to see the Hea...

Rodbridge is part of Long Melford, there are some old gravel workings here that has been made into a picnic area, toilets, seating, information boards and walks.

Some 45 years ago I used to frequent this area of Suffolk with my young family, somehow I used to think it was 'Heaven on Earth', I go back to West Stow Country Park every now again and I haven't changed my mind, it is beautiful, we in Suffolk are so lucky to have all this natural beauty around us

HHA's Haven Hornbill Anti-pollution vessel seen off Harwich

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Some spell and pronounce this two ways, I'll take the most common usage and say Erwarton. Everytime I see this hall it gives me the creeps, it looks spooky even on film. Perhaps it has something to do with Anne Boleyn often staying here, her heart is supposed to have been encased in a casket and inserted i...

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Do I recall taking this pic, I was lucky to get the sun shining just right to give the glow, then it tipped it down

http://www.onesuffolk.co.uk/ChedistonandLinsteadPC/History/

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http://www.onesuffolk.co.uk/ChedistonandLinsteadPC/History/

There are a few notable old buildings in this delightful village, is there anyone with connections? Laxfield Church. The final resting place of one William Dowsing the iconoclast who destroyed so many features within our churches in the 1640's including Laxfield. There is still much to admire her...

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The church is in a very isolated spot, down a country track, anyone with a connection to the village? Sorry no suitable photo

Anyone with a connection to the village? Here is the church

Anyone with a connection to the village? Here is the church complete with cowslips

Anyone with a connection to the village? Polstead Church overlooks Stoke by Nayland, below the wooded drive is the large village pond. Earliest of English brick is reputed to be used here. The tragic story of Maria Marten is told here, her body lies in the churchyard, one William Corder was tried for h...

Anyone with connections to the village? Here is the church which has a most interesting headstone to a wagonmaster in the churchyard, but the treasure here is the hammerbeam roof, for it is the original with beautiful colouring to all beams from the 14c

There are two Denhams in Suffolk this is the one near Eye, anyone from this village No photos to show

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Some nice cottages here, but the windmill was featured in the TV series Dads Army

Anyone with a connection to the village? Denston Church Interior

What is the connection between this small, country village and the Island of Penang, off the Northwest coast of Malaysia where I live? Is there one, I hear you ask. Yes, there most certainly is. That connection is one Francis Light, the Founder of the Colony, then known as Prince of Wales Island, in 1...

Anyone with a connection to the village? The church is quite large and has a central south tower

AAnyone with a connection to the village? An impressive church with tie beam/hammerbeam roof

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This is the Tuddenham near Mildenhall, anyone with a connection to the village? Here is the church

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Anyone from the village or has connections with same? There are some lovely walks in and around the park, the church sits in the grounds of the park and the nearby hall

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Anyone here with a connection to the village? Tostock Church has the pews running down the side walls of the nave when before the congregation was seated only the weak and infirm were permitted to sit, hence the saying 'backs to the walls'. Some very nice pew ends here some old, some newer

Last Sunday we had a heavy dew with much mist and moisture in the air over Martlesham Heath, almost every Gorse bush had many garden spiders and others that had built webs, here are some pictures

Saw this slug in the garden yesterday, OK they eat the leaves of our plants, but I can't kill them. I leave the Frogs/Toads to have their meal as they see fit, click on the pic for more views

This pattern was formed on my car one morning last week, mother nature painting the area!

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Because the bandwidth has been used up on the first thread a new thread for birds in general is being started, this thread will feature the less common birds I see or something a little unusual This Nuthatch I saw filling a hole with mud on a tree in Christchurch Park Ipswich in preparation for secure nes...

A Chaffinch enjoying a splash in the pond in the walled garden of Brandon Country Park

Hello! I am looking for an old library in Suffolk/Norfolk to photograph a local band in. If anyone knows of anywhere that would be suitable please could you let me know. We would love the library to be heritage style - old books and dark wood but any help would be great! Kind regards, Photoop

Ashby Church http://www.picturesofengland.com/England/Suffolk/Ashby_Dell/pictures/1170249

Anyone with a connection to the village? Here is the church

This is the Rushmere near Beccles, anyone with a village connection? Rushmere Church near Beccles. The tower is round, the nave and chancel is thatched, the porch is brick. When taking a photo in the wildlife churchyard a pheasant flew up from under my feet cackling, frightened the life out of me I'll...

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Any residents of Cookley about. The church tower goes back to Norman times the rest is

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Peggy Cole territory and where Akenfield was supposed to have been set. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Akenfield What about this church tower and porch built in Tudor times, anyone about from the village?

Anyone from the village or with connections?

Can anyone advise me what is the geographical centre of Suffolk, I believe it is somewhere between Needham lake and Badley Church but I can't be more precise. I have used compasses on maps and used Google Earth and used points from Haverhill to Corton [on the dogleg] and from Mildenhall and Brandon to F...

Anyone with a connection to the village? Wattisham Airfield where I once worked, I took these from 1900' in 2004

What a lovely name. Anyone with a village connection? Here is the church

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Anyone with a connection to the village? Troston Church

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We have many of these in Marinas on the Suffolk Coast Wiki states this http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cabin_cruiser

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All Saints Church

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How many times do I say another hidden gem, well not enough, I just love this village, the buldings with their overhangs, the River Stour passing by ...and the church which has a painting hanging within by John Constable RA

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Anyone with a connection to the village? Sorry no suitable photo available presently

Nettlestead Church. What a delightful name! The church sits in a pleasant valley and is surrounded by trees, this really is a very peaceful spot. Unfortunately in 1940 a German bomber jettisoned a stick of bombs which severely damaged the tower and the font. The church was reopened in 1950, entry by a...

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Assington Church Very large but in an isolated position anyone with connections here?

Anyone with a connection to the village? The Church at Barham has a sculpture to Madonna and Child by Henry Moore ...and a fine South Tower which also serves as a porch

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There are some fine builings here anyone care to explain them or show some pictures This is Brundon Mill on the River Stour a very peaceful spot

There is a large holiday park Centre Parcs positioned within Thetford Forest, this holiday centre has everything! Anyone stayed here or live in the village? The only church in Suffolk county at Elveden on the main A11 Norwich-London road to boast two towers to one church, unfortunately due to the wi...

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