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We look back at the history of iconic Suffolk sugar factory as it turns 100

13 May 2025
We look back at the history of iconic Suffolk sugar factory as it turns 100

We look back at the history of iconic Suffolk sugar factory as it turns 100

13 May 2025

The looming presence of British Sugar’s Suffolk factory cannot go unnoticed. Historian Martyn Taylor looks at the employer as it marks 100 years.


Sharing your World War Two memories in celebration of VE Day

08 May 2025
Sharing your World War Two memories in celebration of VE Day

Sharing your World War Two memories in celebration of VE Day

08 May 2025

Historian and author Martyn Taylor is sharing a collection of your World War Two memories to mark the 80th anniversary of VE Day.


Town and brewer Greene King go hand-in-hand – but how did the business giant come to be?

29 April 2025
Town and brewer Greene King go hand-in-hand – but how did the business giant come to be?

Town and brewer Greene King go hand-in-hand – but how did the business giant come to be?

29 April 2025

Historian, author and tour guide Martyn Taylor looks at how a well-known brewing giant came to be.


How bravery on the battlefields and in the trenches led to Victoria Crosses

22 April 2025
How bravery on the battlefields and in the trenches led to Victoria Crosses

How bravery on the battlefields and in the trenches led to Victoria Crosses

22 April 2025

Historian, author and tour guide Martyn Taylor looks at the Suffolk Regiment and the award of three Victoria Crosses to its soldiers.


How one man and his legendary breakfast parties brought these literary greats to town

15 April 2025
How one man and his legendary breakfast parties brought these literary greats to town

How one man and his legendary breakfast parties brought these literary greats to town

15 April 2025

This week, historian, author and tour guide Martyn Taylor looks at the life and times of a legal expert and diarist.


The square with a former chapel and the once family home of Dad’s Army actor

08 April 2025
The square with a former chapel and the once family home of Dad’s Army actor

The square with a former chapel and the once family home of Dad’s Army actor

08 April 2025

Historian, author and tour guide Martyn Taylor delves into the history of a town square and its former residents.

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Exploring the signs of a colourful past at historic pub

01 April 2025
Exploring the signs of a colourful past at historic pub

Exploring the signs of a colourful past at historic pub

01 April 2025

Historian, author and tour guide looks into the history of a popular pub within spitting distance of a brewery.


How a father and son built a fine reputation

25 March 2025
How a father and son built a fine reputation

How a father and son built a fine reputation

25 March 2025

This week, historian, author and tour guide Martyn Taylor looks at the story behind the name of a town centre close.


The last hangings in Bury St Edmunds – and the stories behind them

18 March 2025
The last hangings in Bury St Edmunds – and the stories behind them

The last hangings in Bury St Edmunds – and the stories behind them

18 March 2025

Historian, author and tour guide looks at the final hangings which took place in a Suffolk town.


‘What a triumph it was and still is’: How iconic Abbeygate has stood for nearly 700 years

11 March 2025
‘What a triumph it was and still is’: How iconic Abbeygate has stood for nearly 700 years

‘What a triumph it was and still is’: How iconic Abbeygate has stood for nearly 700 years

11 March 2025

This week, historian, author and tour guide Martyn Taylor looks at an iconic landmark.


How herbs, stationery, stamps, a saint and a king are linked by a town centre shop facade

04 March 2025
How herbs, stationery, stamps, a saint and a king are linked by a town centre shop facade

How herbs, stationery, stamps, a saint and a king are linked by a town centre shop facade

04 March 2025

Every day people pass by a town centre building not really appreciating its wonderful façade, says historian, author and tour guide.


Historian takes a butcher’s at Barwells…

25 February 2025
Historian takes a butcher’s at Barwells…

Historian takes a butcher’s at Barwells…

25 February 2025

This week, historian, author and tour guide Martyn Taylor looks at a prominent former town centre butchers.


How a World War Two leader became a hero

18 February 2025
How a World War Two leader became a hero

How a World War Two leader became a hero

18 February 2025

Historian, author and tour guide looks at the life and experiences of an American World War Two hero based in Suffolk.


When the Zeppelins brought war-time destruction to market town

16 February 2025
When the Zeppelins brought war-time destruction to market town

When the Zeppelins brought war-time destruction to market town

16 February 2025

Historian, author and tour guide looks back to when Zeppelins bombed Suffolk town.


How historic building once looked out on a very different market place before it was devastated by fire

11 February 2025
How historic building once looked out on a very different market place before it was devastated by fire

How historic building once looked out on a very different market place before it was devastated by fire

11 February 2025

Historian and author looks at the twists and turns of a Stuart-era building which was destroyed by 2012 fire, before rising from the ashes.


We look back at life on town PoW camp, whose prisoners helped to build estate roads

09 February 2025
We look back at life on town PoW camp, whose prisoners helped to build estate roads

We look back at life on town PoW camp, whose prisoners helped to build estate roads

09 February 2025

Historian, author and tour guide looks into life at the World War Two PoW camps in and around a town.


From ‘Egger’ and ‘Taffy’ to ‘Chippy’: We look back at some of the staff and pupils from two former town schools

04 February 2025
From ‘Egger’ and ‘Taffy’ to ‘Chippy’: We look back at some of the staff and pupils from two former town schools

From ‘Egger’ and ‘Taffy’ to ‘Chippy’: We look back at some of the staff and pupils from two former town schools

04 February 2025

Today’s nostalgic look back recalls the staff and pupils of two former schools.


From brewery domination to education, pubs and clubs – how one town lane has evolved

02 February 2025
From brewery domination to education, pubs and clubs – how one town lane has evolved

From brewery domination to education, pubs and clubs – how one town lane has evolved

02 February 2025

Historian, author and tour guide looks into the past of a lane within a market town’s historic grid.


Was barrister a champion of lost causes?

28 January 2025
Was barrister a champion of lost causes?

Was barrister a champion of lost causes?

28 January 2025

Historian, tour guide and author looks into whether barrister was a champion of lost causes, or full of self-importance.


From the king who nearly bankrupted the abbey to monarch’s Maundy visit, we take a look at town’s royal connections

26 January 2025
From the king who nearly bankrupted the abbey to monarch’s Maundy visit, we take a look at town’s royal connections

From the king who nearly bankrupted the abbey to monarch’s Maundy visit, we take a look at town’s royal connections

26 January 2025

Historian, author and tour guide looks into town’s royal connections through history.