Explore Historic Suffolk: May 14-16 (Lindum Heritage)

Heritage Events in Lincolnshire

June 30: Special Presentation on Canadian Airforce in Lincolnshire: A presentation evening about the history of the Canadian Air Force in Lincolnshire. In aid of Help the Heroes. Held in the Cinema at RAF Digby (Formerly RCAF Digby). Buy your ticket online or for further information contact Phil Bonner, Aviation Development Officer for Lincolnshire on 01522 561672.

June issue of Current Archaeology magazine: Adam Daubney the Finds Liaison Officer for the Portable Antiquities Scheme in Lincolnshire has won the Jeffery May award. This was awarded by Current Archaeology magazine for his article on Medieval Venetian coins.

July 5 - Lecture on the Eagle Squadrons of Kirton in Lindsey: Spend an evening at Hemswell Court, Lancaster Green, Gainsborough, steeped in wartime history with a presentation about fighter squadrons formed by volunteer pilots from the United States at RAF Kirton Lindsey in aid of Help for Heroes and the Lincolnshire Air Ambulance. Tel: 01522 561672 for tickets.

Explore Historic Suffolk: May 14-16

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St Gregory's in Sudbury is one of the fascinating churches on the tour

HERE is the itinerary and details for our Historic Suffolk tour which ran in May 2010. Pictures from the tour coming soon:

Suffolk boasts some of the oldest urban settlements in the country. The southwest corner of the county was the principal area for the medieval wool industry which has left a legacy of historic towns and fine churches.

Sudbury, where we were based, was an Anglo-Saxon ‘burh’ which grew, after 1066, into a market town and centre for the extensive trade in wool and woollen cloth. Perhaps now better know as the birthplace of Thomas Gainsborough, and the inspiration for ”Eatanswill” in Dickens’ Pickwick Papers, it is still a busy market town. During our stay we visited the Gainsborough House Museum, St Gregory’s church and had a guided walk around the historic streets of Sudbury.

Our guide lead us to Market Hill and the churches of All Saint’s and St Peters. Our exploration of the area included visits to the famous towns of Lavenham, Long Melford and Kersey whose churches are among the finest in England and evidence of the area's great medieval wealth.

What’s Included:

• Hotel transfers
• Dedicated guide
• Dedicated tour manager
• Transport to sites
• Course pack
• Wine reception
• All coffee, tea, cakes/biscuits
• 2 lunches
• 3 evening meals
• 3 nights B&B

Accommodation:The Mill Hotel Sudbury: The air-conditioned, oak beamed restaurant overlooks the Terrace and delightful mill pond, and to set the scene, the working mill wheel is located behind a glass screen for all to view. With polished wood floors and oriental carpets, the restaurant has a special that is highly regarded.

The Hotel’s reputation for good eating makes the restaurant popular and is advisable to book, even if you are staying. The bar with views over the adjacent water meadows is surrounded with comfortable Edwardian-style seating, antiques and artefacts and is an ideal place to sit with a relaxing drink, light meal or snack. Large private car park .

Cost: From £430 per person (based on 2 sharing a twin/double room). Single supplement : £20 per night. Only want to stay 2 nights? Deduct £50 per person when you fill in the booking form.