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Sudbourne maps
Historic maps of Sudbourne and the local area, hand-drawn by Ordnance Survey and Samuel Lewis. View all Sudbourne maps
Sudbourne photos
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Orford| Butley| Aldeburgh| Snape| Blaxhall| Thorpeness| Leiston| Sizewell
Sudbourne area books
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Memories of Sudbourne
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Samuel Wright
I am researching my husbands family tree. His great grandad was Samuel Wright who was a coal hauler in Grimsby in 1883, on looking at the census further I found he came from Sudbourne in Suffolk. Terry [my husband] had no idea that his Wright family had originated from there. Does anyone know of any of Sam Wrights family still around there or have any knowledge of the Wrights. Is Sudbourne a small place? What is it like now? We intend to visit one day. Many thanks Chris Wright
Suffolk memories
The Castle
This photograph features someone sitting on a bench in the foreground of Orford Castle. It is a strong possibility that it is my Uncle Jim (James Ellis) Smy. This was his favourite spot and he could be found sitting there catching up with his friends.
There are several legends attached to Orford Castle. The most famous is that of the Merman. Villagers allegedly caught him in fishing nets and imprisoned him in the castle. He either wouldn't or couldn't speak and was very wild in appearance. One night he escaped and was never seen again.
Another story is that two people had their photograph taken standing either side of the fireplace. When the photograph was developed a ghostly figure was seen standing between them.
Playing
This little girl could be me! I spent many happy hours playing with my model boat here, while visiting my grandmother, Ruth Knowles from Fawcett Road in the town. What happy memories!
Evacuation
My brother and I were evacuated to Farnham in 1939. We lived at the Vicarage with 8 other children and 2 ladies looking after us (one was our mother). We used to walk up the lane on Sundays to have lunch at a big house which was owned by 'Lady Stabb'. We ate in the servants quarters but it was very nice. I wonder if there is anyone there who would remember us evacuees. I would love to know. Thank you, Shirley Hards (nee Drew)
Us Air Force Family Living in Knodishall 1968-1971
We lived in Knodishall from 1968 to 1971. My dad was stationed at Bentwaters and we lived at 123 Judith Avenue in Knodishall. We lived next door to Brian and Connie Moore, and they had a daughter named Sarah Jane. I loved it there! There was me, my sister Jacqueline and my brother Jackie. We swam at the beach we got to get out of school to see the Queen when she landed at Bentwaters one day! We shopped in Ipswich, went to London all the time too!I I wonder if the Moores are still living or if anyone remembers us living at Judith Avenue. I also loved going down to the pub and buying fish and chips! My dad is retired from the Air Force now, he'll be 80 years old in December. I live in Dothan in Alabama in the USA and have 4 grandchildren. My email is: cjohorsley@gmail.com
Frozen Mere
Does anyone remember the very cold November of 1969? I think it was on the 20th that I was riding my motorcycle on the frozen mere. If anyone took a photo I would love a copy.
Memories of Leiston
My name is Halina West. I lived with my parents Gordon and Zosia (my mother was Polish) and my brother Antony in St Andrew's Close from about September 1961 to about March 1963. I went to the local primary school for about 6 months when I was 5 until we moved away. I used to walk there, so it must have been quite close to our house.
I have very vague memories of Leiston. I do remember the house which had only just been built when we moved in. Our family was friendly with the Davis (or Davies) family who lived just up the road from us. My brother Tony was very friendly with the son Peter and sadly they lost touch after we moved away. I know that my brother would love to get in touch with Peter and I would be really grateful if anyone knows him or could help me find out where he might be living now.
