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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

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8 The Terrace, Walberswick
8 The Terrace is centrally located in Walberswick just 5 minutes from the beach and the Village Green and village shops are even closer. This end–terrace Edwardian house offers great family holiday accommodation with the added convenience of two parking spaces and bicycle storage. Short breaks are available out of season. Sleeps up to 7.

Learn To Drive Suffolk
Your local RED Driving School instructor is both independent and backed by all the additional benefits that a national driving school offers; ensuring that you learn all the skills to be a confident, safe driver for life.

Garden Cottage, Sibton
Garden Cottage is a light and spacious detached property with attractive unusual features and exposed beams. Situated in an ideal location from which to enjoy both the coast and the countryside of this area of north-east Suffolk. Sleeps 6 plus a cot.

Frostenden Hall, Bed and Breakfast
Frostenden Hall is a fantastic Grade II* listed former Manor House offering welcoming Bed and Breakfast. The star listing was awarded for the outstanding panelling and moulded ceiling in the double guest bedroom. The Hall dates from the middle of the 17th Century although the facade is 18th Century. The Hall is set in mature gardens overlooking the church with its Saxon round tower.

5 St James’ Green, Southwold
Located in the heart of Southwold, this early 19th century fisherman’s cottage has been refurbished in an attractive contemporary style, while retaining traditional beams and an open fire. Its two bedrooms provide comfortable accommodation for 4 – 5 people.

Antiques at York’s Tenement, Yoxford
Specialising in country furniture, folk art and decorative objects.

David Elliott Stained Glass
For decorative stained and fused glass in panels, mirrors, room–dividers, fire screens, wall and table lamps – and many other forms – all as highly individual pieces of work. David’s interest in glass has developed over many years and he has attended several courses, including City & Guilds. These courses included stained glass, glass painting, warm glass and hot glass work, allowing David to explore approaches and to extend his range of work. Recently, he has began exploring multilayer fusing with glass powders to create detailed painterly images.

Fine Balance – Alexander Technique
Sara Solnick teaches Alexander Technique from Fine Balance in Walberswick. Lessons are suitable for anyone wishing to become aware of unconscious and unhelpful habits in order to learn how to move with greater awareness, ease and efficiency.

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