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Cratfield maps

Historic maps of Cratfield and the local area, hand-drawn by Ordnance Survey and Samuel Lewis.   View all Cratfield maps

Cratfield map

Historic map of Cratfield

Suffolk map

Illustrated Victorian map of Suffolk

Cratfield map

Historic Map of any Cratfield postcode

Cratfield maps
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Cratfield photos

We have no photos of Cratfield, although we do have photos of these nearby places: Laxfield, Metfield, Peasenhall, Halesworth, Bramfield

Cratfield books

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Suffolk Living Memories
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Suffolk Villages Photographic Memories
Paperback
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Suffolk - A Second Selection Photographic Memories
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Cratfield books
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Memories of Cratfield

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Suffolk memories

Sparrows

I remember Sparrows very well. I lived in Laxfield from 1967 - 1972 I remember going up to the attic at Christmas time and buying some goodies. Also, I remember the phone box outside, a friend and I got into trouble for making false phone calls. We were 9 or 10 years at the time. I'm planning to visit England in... [more]

Shared on 20 April 2009 by Jane Johnson.

Childhood

I grew up at Turkey Hall in Cratfield but Laxfield was more of my village. I worked at Sparrows grocery store and my parents, Terry & Joan Ward bought my first "new" bike from the store pictured here. I remember getting it for passing the 11+ exam and spent hours riding around Laxfield and Cratfield - occasionally stopping to... [more]

Shared on 28 March 2008 by Rebecca Ward.

Many pleasant evenings

The low house was run by a lovely couple named Paul and Janet Parsons. The had a son Zach (Zacky Bongo) and a daughter, Tabitha. What a pleasant atmosphere they always maintained. Friends like the Parsons are rare and sadly I do not know where they are now. We were only a stones throw away in... [more]

Shared on 05 March 2008 by John Ziv.

low house

lived here in the 'low house' for a couple of years with my parents; eddie and anna macleod, in fact i feel my heart still lives here. the sunday hunts, kippers on a friday, local folk groups around the settle, big, thrashy, noisy 'cool' bands in the stable/shed. the beer festivals, the adnams ale and me and my family welcoming everyone... [more]

Shared on 02 December 2007 by Kirstie Macleod.

The vicar

The vicar for many years was the Rev Jack Thickett. As well as his cleric duties he was a part-time farmer, he had a field in Sipton where he kept pigs and as two of his sons had a butchers shop in Peasenhall, he kept them supplied with meat. In fact they still have the shop today (2006). I lived in... [more]

Shared on 05 December 2006 by Robin Smith.

The Piggeries, Fair Oaks Farm, Dennington

My parents had a large pig farm at Fair Oaks during WW2 - does anyone by any chance have any photes or memories, please?

Shared on 16 April 2009 by Barbara Bryant.

The Thoroughfare.

My great auntie and uncle (The Ransbys) lived at the Bungalow in the Thoroughfare,can anyone remember them ?
I'd be interested to know.

Thankyou

... [more]

Shared on 30 January 2008 by Rod Gooderham.

a long time ago

In memory land way back in the mists of time, two small boys left these shores and sailed away across the seas to New Zealand, the land of the All Blacks rugby team.  They left behind many fond memories and have never really forgotten their roots.  Also, close family ties remain still in the village beavering away at their remaining places... [more]

Shared on 10 May 2007 by Ian Mcdonald.

Extracts From Cratfield & Suffolk books

Displaying a selection of extracts from Frith books about Cratfield, inspired by Frith photos.

Bury St Edmunds Town and City Memories

This is all that remains of the magnificent west front of the Abbey, now reduced in height and stripped of its facing stone. The outline of the three main entrance arches marks the centre of the building. The front would have been twice as high with turrets on the end towers, and with a massive central tower and spire, probably three... [more]

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Bury St Edmunds Town and City Memories

This tower was built between 1120 and 1148 as the main entrance to the Abbey, the churchyard and the two parish churches. It was also the belfry for St James's. It was flanked by the high Abbey precinct wall, and the arched entrance with supporting towers formed a porch.

This is an extract from Bury St Edmunds Town and City Memories.
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Bury St Edmunds Town and City Memories

On market days, Wednesday and Saturday, there are about 100 stalls trading in the Butter Market and Cornhill. Bury is one of the most thriving traditional markets in England. In the 18th century there were at least 18 inns around the market place. One of the last to survive was the Suffolk (right), formerly the Greyhound, which was rebuilt and renamed... [more]

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