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The River Deben, 'An Old World Fairway' by Michael Weaver

River at Letheringham


“Who will come a-sailing,

Who will come with me,

Down the sunny Deben

To the distant sea?”

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Smuggling in and around Framlingham

Framlingham is well known for its castle and its many attractive buildings. The villages surrounding Framlingham have large village greens, a long history of brewing and witchcraft (or at least witch trials) which will all be explained in another article.

But now to smuggling and an extract from Smuggling in the British Isles: a History by Richard Platt For more detail visit his website www.smuggling.co.uk

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Smuggling around Woodbridge and the Deben Estuary

The River Deben estuary

The ancient market town of Woodbridge was once a major ship building town providing ships for the English fleet fighting the Spanish Armada in 1588 and today there are still many boats in the river, some working but the majority leisure craft.

Just a few miles from the sea at Bawdsey smuggling boats would have travelled up the Deben Estuary to land their bounty in Woodbridge or beyond. Below is an extract from Smuggling in the British Isles: a History by Richard Platt For more detail visit his website www.smuggling.co.uk

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Chequers B&B

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Chequers is a secret haven to explore the Suffolk Heritage Coast. Or perfect as the alternative place to stay while on business. Each room is uniquely and luxuriously styled with palatial en-suite bathrooms and showers. Wire free Internet access, flat screen TV and DVD players....sleep in a leather king size bed, cool crisp Egyptian cotton sheets. Our breakfasts, made from the finest local produce, are simply delicious.

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ART EXHIBITION BY STEPHIE GRIFFITHS

09/04/2008 - 00:00
19/04/2008 - 00:00
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ART EXHIBITION BY STEPHIE GRIFFITHS - Stephie is a local Saxmundham artists, who works primarily in encaustic wax, but also acrylic and other media.

She exhibits regularly and is becomming well known in the area, she has recently featured in Suffolk Magasine. Stephie concentrates on depicting floral landscapes, birds and animals and has a relaxed, colourful approach to her subject matter.

Saturday 19 Apr 08 - ONE DAY ONLY: 9am - 5pm
The Coffee Lounge, the Bell Hotel, High Street, Saxmundham, Suffolk IP7 1AF

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EASTON FARM PARK'S Winter wonderland

15/12/2007 - 11:00
23/12/2007 - 15:00
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Sleigh rides, Santa's grotto, pony rides and train trips provide the Christmas fun at this ever popular venue for children of all ages.

Adults: £3.10
Children: £2.40
Family ticket £10.00

Telephone: 01728 746475

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The White Horse

Address
The Street
Easton
IP13 0ED
Telephone: 
01728 746456
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Farmcafe and Foodmarket

Address
Main Road, Marlesford
Woodbridge
IP13 0AG
Telephone: 
01728 747717
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