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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.


How ‘the Sally Army’ grew from a glorified shed to purpose built centre in one Suffolk town

21 January 2025
How ‘the Sally Army’ grew from a glorified shed to purpose built centre in one Suffolk town

How ‘the Sally Army’ grew from a glorified shed to purpose built centre in one Suffolk town

21 January 2025

Historian, author and tour guide looks into the history of ‘the Sally Army’ in one Suffolk town.


Historian turns sleuth to find missing plaque

19 January 2025
Historian turns sleuth to find missing plaque

Historian turns sleuth to find missing plaque

19 January 2025

In 1907 there was a pageant celebrating the rich history and heritage – with 12 plaques installed around town. But where were they all?


Looking back at the abbot who died of broken heart

14 January 2025
Looking back at the abbot who died of broken heart

Looking back at the abbot who died of broken heart

14 January 2025

Historian and author explores the demise of once-great Abbey.


The story of a much-loved town doctor… and her packed diary

07 January 2025
The story of a much-loved town doctor… and her packed diary

The story of a much-loved town doctor… and her packed diary

07 January 2025

Historian looks back at the ‘amazing’ life of a much-loved town doctor.


How three female artists born in a Suffolk town discovered their talents

02 January 2025
How three female artists born in a Suffolk town discovered their talents

How three female artists born in a Suffolk town discovered their talents

02 January 2025

A historian, author and tour guide has trawled his archive for pictures and stories from the past. This week, he looks at female artists.

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How The Royal Agricultural Show of 1867 brought thousands of visitors but no cattle to town

31 December 2024
How The Royal Agricultural Show of 1867 brought thousands of visitors but no cattle to town

How The Royal Agricultural Show of 1867 brought thousands of visitors but no cattle to town

31 December 2024

A historian, author and tour guide has trawled his archive for his favourite stories from the past – this week, the Royal Agricultural Show of 1867.


How an education in market town offered future Archbishop a grounded start in life

30 December 2024
How an education in market town offered future Archbishop a grounded start in life

How an education in market town offered future Archbishop a grounded start in life

30 December 2024

Historian explores the life of a Suffolk-born Archbishop of Canterbury and his education in a market town.