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Not only does the ancient 'Jurassic Trackway' run on a north-south line to the east of the village towards Tilton-on-the Hill, but a Neolithic road from Leicester, eastwards towards Ingarsby, skirts the

The Southwold narrow-gauge railway ran from 1877 until 1929 with stations at Halesworth, Wenhaston, Blythburgh, Walberswick and Southwold.

Cows graze on Southwold's Common. In the distance is the church of St Edmund, built in the mid 15th century, and one of the few buildings in Southwold which survived the fire of 1659.

In 1659, Southwold suffered a huge fire which destroyed a substantial part of the town.

This is our first look at Southwold Pier, which opened in the summer of 1900.

Southwold Common stands between the town and the marshes, and is lined on its northern edge with a range of private dwellings.

The board against the column of the 1689 Butter Cross (right) is advertising a Lambert's Coaches circular tour of Southwold and Lowestoft.

A quaint wooden footbridge gives this pedestrian relatively quick access over the River Blyth where it is joined by Buss Creek to Southwold .

Southwold Jack is a rather menacing warrior from the Wars of the Roses. His duty is to strike the bell with his battle-axe upon the pulling of a cord, thus announcing the beginning of services.

This chain ferry across the River Blyth from Walberswick to Southwold was operated by the River Blyth Ferry Company.

This view shows Southwold harbour on the other side of the river, with sailing craft, repair shops and landing stages.

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

There has been a ferry between Southwold and Walberswick since at least the 13th century.

Walberswick stands at the mouth of the River Blyth just across from the moorings of Southwold, and was once, like so many of these quiet Suffolk coast villages, a thriving port.

This couple passing the time of day, or maybe waiting for the ferry to take them across the river to Southwold, are on the bank of the River Blyth.

This chain ferry across the River Blyth from Walberswick to Southwold was operated by the River Blyth Ferry Company.

With its broad greens, its sandy beach, the lighthouse on North Green, and its picturesque buildings, Southwold has long been popular.

The Lord Nelson (right) has served Southwold faithfully for generations, and is popular with locals and visitors today.

The board standing up against one of the pillars is offering a circular tour of Southwold and Lowestoft.

A quaint wooden footbridge gives this pedestrian relatively quick access over the River Blyth where it is joined by Buss Creek to the coastal town of Southwold.

The Southwold narrow gauge railway, opened in 1879, linked the town to Halesworth and the main railway network. The large shop is Thomas Denny, grocer and draper.

The hotel, run by H Leighton, was described in1955 as being 'fully licensed, Adnams (Southwold) beers, large garage for cars'.

Close to the point where the cliffs begin to rise from the beach at Southwold is the Sailor's Reading Room.

James Maggs (who died in 1890), the Southwold diarist, lived opposite.