Articles related to "Suffolk"

Aldeburgh is an attractive town on the east coast of England, which hosts the Aldeburgh Festival, a major classical music festival, each summer.

Freshly caught fish and chips and foot passenger service across the river Deben.

Eye, with its castle mound and half-timbered architecture is a compact size well suited to exploring by foot or bicycle.

The historic and ancient town of Ipswich should be on the intinerary of anyone planning a tour of Great Britain. Shopping, arts, and entertainment abound.

As a nation we are lucky to have four native breeds of heavy horse; these are the Shire, Clydesdale, British and the Suffolk.

Enjoy the sights and sounds of thousands of birds at Minsmere. The trails are easy and most hides overlooking the lagoon are accessible to pushchairs and wheelchairs

This well preserved castle was built in 1165 to keep the rebellious Earl of Suffolk, Hugh Bigod, in check.

Yo-Yos, or Suffolk Puffs, are gathered circles of fabric which have a variety of uses. Use them in quilting projects or for decoration. We have instructions and ideas.

Christchurch Park in Ipswich offers 70 acres of rolling parkland with many veteran trees and enough room places for fun for kids as well as peace and quiet for adults.

Ipswich is a one of England's earliest continuously settled towns, with a long history from the Anglo-Saxon foundation through to modern times.

Lavenham is a well preserved medieval wool town, famed for its blue broadcloth between the 14th &16th centuries, accommodating many antique shops and tea rooms.

The Museum of East Anglican Life is a family-friendly attraction covering 78 acres. The museum shows how people lived in the primarily rural region of East Anglia.

Southwold is an elegant and entertaining coastal town with something for all the family.

Suffolk is a traditional farming county famous for its pork and apples. It's also the place to eat sprats, visit a brewery and learn about making flour at a water mill.

The attractive thatched Norman church of St Mary's at Thornham Parva near Eye in Suffolk, UK is a jewel well worth a visit.

Unlike the more common windmill, a Tide Mill uses the rise and fall of sea level for power. The power source is more reliable than wind, though hours are not fixed.

Bawdsey Manor in Suffolk, England. This historic site offers a pleasant walk along the shingle beach, and is part of the Suffolk Area of Natural Beauty.

Bury St Edmunds Abbey is where Cardinal Langton and the barons met in 1214 to swear an oath to make King John accept the conditions of the Magna Carta.

Paintings like The Hay Wain and The Mill Stream made Constable well known. The National Trust looks after Flatford Mill where visitors can walk in Constable's footsteps.

Sew romantic heart shaped yoyos for Valentine's Day or other romantic occasions such as weddings. These are easy to make and can be adapted in a wide variety of ways.

English Championship club Ipswich Town are all set for a new rollercoaster ride in the 2009/10 season with hard-man Roy Keane at the Portman Road helm.

Great Britain placed five acts on the colonists that were considered intolerable by the colonists. Samuel Adams was greatly influential in their repeal.

Enjoy an excellent family day out at West Stow and the surrounding country park in the East of England where history is brought to life.

The Old Gray Mare, Lady Suffolk, campaigned for 16 seasons to the title "Queen of the Turf". She was a champion Standardbred under saddle and to sulky in the 1840s.

In 1826 William Corder, the son of a well-to-do Suffolk farmer became engaged to Maria Marten. The marriage was deferred until the following year but then Maria vanished.

Leanda De Lisle retells the dramatic, tragic story of three sisters who became heirs and rivals to the Tudor queens, Mary and Elizabeth I.

Lady Jane Grey is best known as history as the Nine Days Queen. She survived an unhappy childhood only to become a pawn in a conspiracy to usurp the throne.

Every summer people flock eastward to the Hampton's party scene, but Suffolk County offers activities for everyone whether it be hiking, canoing, or endless beaches.

There was an alleged landing of an alien spacecraft in Suffolk, England, making it the most famed UFO incident in England. Some call it the British Roswell.

Armed with a metal detector, a plough or simply an experienced eye, treasure seekers continue to find precious artefacts from Britain's past.

The Jockey Club Thoroughbred Safety Committee and a nation-wide online women's group are sending the message to Washington D. C. that new policy action is imperative.

Mary's cousin was King, Edward VI. With every advantage in life, her life seemed assured to be a comfortable one. Within months of her birth though, all was to change.

One of the most pressing issues during the reign of Elizabeth I the settlement of the succession. There were seven individuals whose claim merited consideration.

Sutton Hoo, near Woodbridge and only an hour or so from London is the site of mysterious low mounds, , traces of the prestigious 7th c Saxon ship burial of King Raedwald

Boston's Liberty Hotel is a luxury hotel with a surprising past.

As a nation we are lucky to have 4 native breeds of heavy horse. No longer a familiar sight, the Shire is the largest and probably the easiest of the breeds to recognise.

The Clover Yo-Yo Maker allows for perfectly formed yo-yos to be made every time. The templates are available in many shapes and sizes. We look at how the maker works.

Mary Grey's death on 20th April 1578 was little noticed by Queen Elizabeth's court, due to her recent scandalous marriage. She died, however, as heiress presumptive.

Thoroughbbred trainer Nick Zito elevates his campaign against horse slaughter at every opportunity. It's not just talk. He walks the walk. Commentator gives him voice.

Artists Alexander Cozens and Thomas Gainsborough are famous for their individual and unconventional styles in landscape painting.

A number of equine breeds across the globe are struggling to survive. Read about some of our most precious, beautiful and threatened horses and ponies.

Horse racing had its beginnings in America with private owners racing their favorites along country roads. Organized races evolved fully in the 1830s.

Henry VIII regarded the birth of Henry Fitzroy as a sign from God he could hire a healthy living son. Fitzroy was illegitimate but he was also considered as an heir.

Young and manipulated, Lady Jane Grey reluctantly seized the British throne in 1553 only to fall from grace nine days after assuming the title of England's first queen.

The burial ship uncovered in the mound at Sutton Hoo is the greatest single find in Anglo-Saxon archaeology.

The whole family can have fun shopping and sightseeing at one of Britain's Christmas fairs and craft markets, some with no admission charge.

Yo-yo patchwork quilts, popular during the early 20th century, are easy, economical and fun. Learn how to make this whimsical, vintage-style fabric craft.

Eat Well and Save Money on Vacation in the Beautiful University City of Cambridge.

The date was during the Middle Ages. Chronicles of their lives exist and much has been written about them. One died; the other went on to live a normal life.

Learn about and see pictures of some of the four-legged creatures that guests may see at the Lazy Five Ranch drive-through animal park in Mooresville, North Carolina.