People living in a historic Bury St Edmunds street are seeking help to find out more about their road and settle a long-running dispute.

The residents of Well Street have been looking into their history for several years, but even after looking at some of the houses’ deeds, the riddle has not been solved.

The only historic photo of the street they have found captured the imagination of the friendly neighbours, who this week recreated the image.

Former music teacher Rosy Payne, who has lived on the street for nearly 25 years, said: “Everyone has a copy of the postcard of Well Street in their house. We have been meaning to recreate it for ages. It is the only photo of the whole street anyone can find.”

The teacher trainer added: “I started looking into the history of the street three years ago, but I have been doing it in bursts.

“There is not much out there about this street. There are so many older streets in Bury I guess they ignore a Victorian street of terraces.”

Mrs Payne, who worked at Stowmarket High School, continued: “I managed to find out it was built by a builder who lived here in the 1800s, James Emerson and Son. It is built in terraces of three or four houses, and everyone on the street thinks their terrace is the oldest.

“It is a bit of friendly competition, but it would be great if someone out there will be able to settle it once and for all.

“There might be someone who has some photos or documents lying around at home that can help us find out more.

“Or there could be some historians out there who can age a building just by the stone or style that has been used.”

Anyone with information about the photo can call Mrs Payne at wellstreet@house.com