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Lovely Tudor House in Laxfield		This lovely Tudor House in the village of Laxfield is a classical timber framed Suffolk House. Originally the roof would have been thatched (note steep angle) and the door is in line with the chimney. The house is just one room deep and the upper floor projects beyond the lower floor (called jetting). Even the colour is typical of the area.
The River Blyth rises near Laxfield in Suffolk and wanders out to the sea between Southwold and Walberswick. As it does so it passes a number of ancient and attractive towns and villages. We hope to give you a passing flavour of a few of these as we take our photo tour. The Blyth is quite a short river and the gentle scenery it passes through is typical of the area.			Early stages of the Blyth at Walpole
Heveningham Hall		Designed by Sir Robert Taylor and James Wyatt and with Capability Brown grounds, this is one of England's finest Georgian mansions. A Country Fair is held on the Estate every year to raise funds for local churches.
This is a fine example of an early refrigerator in the grounds of Heveningham Hall! In the days before mechanical cooling was invented the only way to chill anything was by using ice. If you had a large estate with a lake you could ensure a plentiful supply of ice all year by collecting it from the lake on winter mornings and storing it in special buildings like this. It has no windows and the only door faces north and it is built on a north facing slope. Once filled with ice the temperature would remain around freezing all year.			Ice House, Heveningham Hall
Blyth Valley at Ubbeston		Archaeological finds suggest a Roman villa was built at Wenhaston overlooking the river.The Saxons fought the battle of Bulcamp beside the river near Blythburgh and it was here in the 7th century that Bishop Felix established a monastery. In the Middle Ages fortunes were made exporting wool from the bustling port of Blythburgh.
Whilst the Blyth Valley is well known for its gentle rural scenery there is still the odd surprise to be found! This is part of an old Vulcan bomber which is being restored in a private garden in the hamlet of Mells near Halesworth.			Vulcan Bomber under restoration in a garden in Mells hamlet
Steeple End, Halesworth		Former Almshouses at Steeple End, Halesworth, built in 1686.
Dating back to a time before the invention of Steam engines, Suffolk has a number of fine windmills. This post mill has been extensively restored by the owner with help from Suffolk County Council. The mill is privately owned and only opened to the public one or two days a year. It is a fine landmark in the village of Holton St Peter just outside the town of Halesworth.			Holton Post Mill

Some Favourite Websites:

Hill Farm
Hill Farm is located up a narrow country lane between Halesworth and Bungay. They have two self catering properties, both with views over open farmland. Ideal for a quiet break but still handy for Halesworth, Bungay and Beccles.

Far View Holiday Homes
Far View comprises two delightful properties in the heart of Southwold in a quiet area of the town. They enjoy views over a pretty garden and beyond to Southwold Common. Both are newly refurbished and have a dedicated housekeeper, providing the highest specification holiday accommodation.

Stoneware Birds
A range of handmade pottery birds. They are life sized garden birds and include thrushes, robins, great tits, blue tits and wrens. Delightful gifts or ornaments. You can even buy online.

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