After a really wonderful week in Norwich visiting towns particularly on the coast as well as the Broads, we set off for a week in Ipswich. Again, we stayed at a hotel and did day trips.
One of the beautiful coastal towns we visited was Aldeburgh.
Old buildings are repurposed and maintained all along the beach and town So lovely to walk around, looking.
Orford, an old fishing town.
Saffron Walden had so many historical buildings and was on a very human scale and we could walk around the centre of town easily.
Pedestrian area in Ipswich. The shopping area sprawled over an area linked by passageways and lanes. Some remarkable buildings and an interesting historical house, Christchurch Mansion with a collection of Constables and other art works.
Colchester, the old Roman capital 0f Britain. Many interesting buildings and a lovely park. Hello Mr Squirrel!
Armistice Day garden, Colchester.
Beautiful, tiny but perfect Claire. Able to just wander and enjoy this quiet town, talk to the locals, eat tea cake. A lovely day.
Claire Priory, on the River Stour, was built in 1248 and was the first home of the Augustinian Monks in England. Remnants of the old buildings remain at the site. I could have sat in the garden for hours as it was the most peaceful and serene place.
Apart from Church services, the Priory now offers retreats.
Lavenham is considered to be the best preserved medieval village. Made rich in Tudor times due to the production of blue broadcloth manufactured from wool, it is now remarkable for its interesting buildings, lovely little shops, cafes, pubs and easy to walk streets.
Lavenham, where I had the best fish pie ever! Lovely town to wander and admire the ancient architecture.
Armistice Day on the 11th day of the 11th month commemorates the armistice signed between the Allies and the Germans in 1918 at Compregne, France, marking the end of hostilities on the Western Front. This initial armistice expired after 36 days, followed by a formal peace agreement when the Treaty of Versailles was signed the following year on June 28th.