Dunwich, The Priory Gateway 1910
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Following the ferocious storms of 1286-88, the River Blyth was diverted, the harbour partly blocked and huge areas of land were devoured by the sea, all of which marked the beginning of the decline of Dunwich. The Greyfriars had to move to this site for safety. Now the remains of the Priory are under threat once again from the sea.

Memories of Dunwich, the Priory Gateway 1910

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My earliest memory of Greyfriars in Dunwich was probably driving down the hill in my grandfather's old car in 1960 as he brought me to my new home at The Barne Arms Hotel. I had been at boarding school at Dollar in Scotland, and my grandfather had met me off the train in London and driven me along the tortuous roads (including the old A12) to Dunwich. Descending the hill, just before St James' Street opened ...see more