Edwardian West Bergholt & Gainsborough House

The Local History Group gave villagers an insight into Edwardian West Bergholt at the recent Village Fete. The History Group manned a stall which included a display discussing West Bergholt during the Edwardian period.

The display, drawn from the 1901 and 1911 censuses, showed that villagers had a range of employment. Significant numbers of men were either employed on the land or by the Daniell and Sons Brewery. Women were often employed Continue reading

View from top of Martello Tower — View from the top of the Martello Tower

Aviation, done, next trip Gainsborough House

Having visited the Aviation Museum this month the History Group are looking forward to visiting the Gainsborough House Musem.

If attending this next trip you should meet up at the museum in Sudbury at 10:30 am on Wednesday 17th July. It is very important you pre-book this trip so the museum is prepared for the numbers; book by calling Gill Poole on 01206 240512 by 10th July.

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