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Set on the River Stour, this ancient market town is surrounded by water meadows. Sudbury has thrived on the textile industry, firstly with wool, then silk. A statue of artist Thomas Gainsborough stands on the Market Place. He was born here in 1727 – his birthplace open to the public. Historic churches, theatre and boat trips.
Sudbury continues to surprise locals and visitors alike with its ancient and modern mix of tastefully built properties and fine churches. A visit to Sudbury, Suffolk is your opportunity to explore our wonderful town.
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- A Potted History of Sudbury and The Silk Connection
- An Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty
- Places to Stay in Sudbury
Religious persecution of the Huguenots, the French weavers, from 1572 led to their evacuation from France to England. At first they settled in the Spitalfields area of East London, most notably Fournier Street, but wages were high and conditions in East Anglia were more favourable due to better water supplies, access to ports, cheaper premises and ...
Sudbury is also well known for its natural beauty. Thomas Gainsboroughwas born here and the surrounding countryside inspired much of his work. The statue at the top of the article is the centrepiece of Sudbury in the market Square, with St Peters Church behind him. His birthplace is now open to the public and has been converted to a museum and art ...
If you’re looking for a beautiful, scenic getaway then consider Stoke by Nayland Hotel, Golf & Spa. Surrounded by 300 acres of rolling countryside, you can indulge in fine dining, the luxurious spa or their state-of-art gym. Alternatively, you also have the fabulous delights of the picturesque Rectory Manor Hotel or the peaceful Bridge Street Guest...
Sudbury is a historic market town in Suffolk, one of the largest counties of England in East Anglia. Sudbury itself is worth exploring on foot, a small family friendly town with a shopping area (mostly full of chain shops but with a few great local shops), and a few good bars and restaurants.
Sudbury.-- mun. bor. and market town with ry. sta., partly in Essex but chiefly in Suffolk, on river Stour, 16 miles S. of Bury St Edmunds and 21 miles W. of Ipswich, 1459 ac., pop. 6584; P.O., T.O., 3 Banks, 1 newspaper.
The historic market town of Sudbury stands near an ancient crossing of the River Stour, near the Suffolk border with Essex. The history of Sudbury goes back to the Saxon era, and the street pattern of the town centre still follows the 'Great Ditch', the earthwork defences erected to protect the Saxon town. The first written record of Sudbury ...
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