We started the day, in our base village of Bury St. Edmunds, by visiting the ruins of their ancient Abbeu, a lovely garden, an aviary, and their restored cathedral. During the reign of Henry the 8th,Read more
We started the day, in our base village of Bury St. Edmunds, by visiting the ruins of their ancient Abbeu, a lovely garden, an aviary, and their restored cathedral. During the reign of Henry the 8th,Read more
Op het grasveld naast mijn tent niet de beloofde groene spechten, alleen konijnen. De tocht begint mooi, nu wel door het centrum, toch wel leuk, langs de Cam, weer even omfietsen voor een opgebrokenRead more
This is a large, country estate in East Cambridgeshire; although privately owned, the house is used as a wedding venue and the gardens are open occasionally to the public - hence the visit.
We enterRead more
Wir verbringen 2 Tage auf dem Platz, den wir schon auf der Hinfahrt so schön fanden. Die Fähre geht morgen, und für die Überfahrt hat uns unsere Gastgeberin noch Kuchen eingepackt 🥰.
Bury St Edmunds, commonly referred to locally as Bury, is a picturesque market town steeped in history; the Saxons founded a monastery here about 633, which in 903 became the burial place of KingRead more
This manor was built with a rotunda for entertaining, and the east wing for the family to live in. The west wing was just added for symmetry (and storage). The rotunda is embellished with RomanRead more
The Library walls are lined with a huge book collection, and show the curves of the rotunda. Lady Theodora, the 4th Marchioness, loved her husband's family and became its historian. She wasRead more
The State Bedroom is where the most important guests slept. This one has a beautiful chandelier, steps to get into bed, and a tray beside the bed for hot chocolate.
The gown is Lady Theodora'sRead more
This is the oldest building on the estate, with the oldest part being from the 13th century. The Hervey family pew was added in the 1830s. The church is no longer used, but is the final resting placeRead more
You might also know this place by the following names:
St. Edmundsbury District