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Reydon, Suffolk
Reydon maps
Historic maps of Reydon and the local area, hand-drawn by Ordnance Survey and Samuel Lewis. View all Reydon maps
Historic map of Reydon
Illustrated Victorian map of Suffolk
Historic Map of any Reydon postcode
Reydon books
Displaying 3 of 10 books about Reydon and the local area. View all Reydon books
Suffolk Living Memories
Paperback
£14
Suffolk Villages Photographic Memories
Paperback
£14
Suffolk - A Second Selection Photographic Memories
Paperback
£14
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I thought the picture of me as a toddler in a wooden paddle boat was taken at Southwold, and now 60 years on it was Southwold. We only went there from Norwich for the odd trip but I am pleased to find this c1955 picture in the Frith pictures.
Shared on 06 September 2009
This shows the original, full length pier in all it's glory before gradual destruction. Now recently restored it is nevertheless much shorter. The photo must have been taken from the old Grand Hotel.
Shared on 23 August 2007
I was born in Southwold but left there many years ago. This view shows the Grand Hotel which was demolished in the late 1950's. It was derelict for many years, this being the only way I remember it. As a child it was very daring to venture into it - undoubtedly potentially dangerous in view of the state of it and... [more]
Shared on 23 August 2007
Walking with Bob my border collie through the salt marshes and dunes. Listening to the birds in the marshes and trying not to get lost! Keeping Bob away from people as he's a very cautious rescued border collie. The sense of peace whenever I have returned here. Now sadly without my dearest brave Bob but always remembered.
Shared on 19 August 2007
Extracts From Reydon & Suffolk books
Displaying a selection of extracts from Frith books about Reydon, inspired by Frith photos.
Southwold to Aldeburgh Photographic Memories
It is the Great Mill, or Black Mill, which is the interesting element of this photograph. This mill had dominated the common for just over 100 years, having been brought down from Yarmouth in 1798.
This is an extract from Southwold to Aldeburgh Photographic Memories.
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Southwold to Aldeburgh Photographic Memories
There has been a ferry across the River Blyth for over 800 years, and between 1885 and 1942 it was the rather primitive chain ferry, which we see here carrying a horse and cart across to the Southwold side. This one is steam- operated. Today, as in the 13th century, a rowing boat provides the service for a modest fee. So, in this case, times do not... [more]
This is an extract from Southwold to Aldeburgh Photographic Memories.
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Southwold to Aldeburgh Photographic Memories
Little more than a shingle beach protects the Moot Hall. Once it was centrally placed in the town, but the sea has carried away a number of streets, finally pausing here.
This is an extract from Southwold to Aldeburgh Photographic Memories.
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