Heritage

Helen Hollands took on the role at the start of September

New senior leader appointed for Methodist Church in East Anglia

David Buck with Mayflower in 2015.

David Buck with Mayflower in 2015.

'One of a kind' - Tributes to the Ipswich schoolboy who grew up to run steam trains

Anthony Valentine's final wish is to hear from those he served with all those years ago. Pictured with Jay Lorenz, himself a former soldier from Felixstowe, who was touched by his story and wishes to help spread the word.

Anthony Valentine's final wish is to hear from those he served with all those years ago. Pictured with Jay Lorenz, himself a former soldier from Felixstowe, who was touched by his story and wishes to help spread the word.

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Can you help grant the final wish of a former soldier from Felixstowe?

The salver presented to Sir Alf Ramsey sold at auction

The salver presented to Sir Alf Ramsey sold at auction

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Commemorative salver given to Sir Alf Ramsey fetches £6,500 at auction

Sutton Hoo's builders ask for trees to use timber from to continue recreating the historic ship

Sutton Hoo's builders ask for trees to use timber from to continue recreating the historic ship

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Boat builders appeal for timber donations to recreate historic Sutton Hoo ship

Rex Garrod outside his workshop in 2006. He died in 2019

Rex Garrod outside his workshop in 2006. He died in 2019

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Suffolk inventor and Robot Wars legend to feature on new village sign

Bury St Edmunds Rugby Club members who died in a plane crash in 1974 will be remembered with a cycling event

Bury St Edmunds Rugby Club members who died in a plane crash in 1974 will be remembered with a cycling event

Rugby club plane crash victims to be remembered with cycle ride next week

Campaigners who fought for the survival of Bury St Edmunds archive office have said a new site has been proposed

Campaigners who fought for the survival of Bury St Edmunds archive office have said a new site has been proposed

New site put forward for archive office as campaigners continue fight

Victorian Harwich's struggle against crime, cholera and smugglers have been documented in a book by Martin Stallion

Victorian Harwich's struggle against crime, cholera and smugglers have been documented in a book by Martin Stallion

New Victorian-era Harwich police force book unveiled

Are you in one of our archive photos from Suffolk schools?

Are you in one of our archive photos from Suffolk schools?

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Can you spot yourself in our gallery of old school photos?

Felixstowe mayor David Rowe with Richard Whitehead, great nephew of F/O Charles Bryce Oxenham, one of the airmen who died after the Lancaster bomber crashed at Felixstowe

Felixstowe mayor David Rowe with Richard Whitehead, great nephew of F/O Charles Bryce Oxenham, one of the airmen who died after the Lancaster bomber crashed at Felixstowe

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Lancaster bomber crew that died off Suffolk coast remembered on 80th anniversary

Richard and Helen Cook are today celebrating an incredible 67 years of marriage.

Richard and Helen Cook are today celebrating an incredible 67 years of marriage.

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In love within a week - Southwold couple who met in RAF celebrate 67 years

A hoard of coins found at Helmingham Hall are expected to sell for £75,000

A hoard of coins found at Helmingham Hall are expected to sell for £75,000

Huge Roman coin hoard found at Suffolk estate expected to sell for £75k

View of the ancient Tea Party Oak tree at Ickworth, Suffolk.

View of the ancient Tea Party Oak tree at Ickworth, Suffolk.

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Could a Suffolk oak be voted "Tree of the Year" by The Woodland Trust?

Ex-chairman, John Carrington, will step down next year after an eight-year tenure

Ex-chairman, John Carrington, will step down next year after an eight-year tenure

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Woodbridge Tide Mill in search of a new chair

Where are the poorer workers? The National Gallery has classified the Hay Wain as a 'contested landscape' for omitting the plight of poorer rural workers

Where are the poorer workers? The National Gallery has classified the Hay Wain as a 'contested landscape' for omitting the plight of poorer rural workers

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Bemusement as Constable's world-famous Hay Wain branded a 'contested landscape'

Dog tag discovery sheds new light on World War II air crash

Dog tag discovery sheds new light on World War II air crash

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Suffolk archaeological dig uncovers clues to Second World War bomber crash

Felixstowe priest prepares to retire after over 50 years of service

Felixstowe priest prepares to retire after over 50 years of service

'I will miss the town': Priest announces retirement after 50 years of service

Ms Kenningale is pictured in the blue dress alongside Rev Eric Fall with Marcia Blakenham and the owners of the horses, Hazel Chapman and John Latham

Ms Kenningale is pictured in the blue dress alongside Rev Eric Fall with Marcia Blakenham and the owners of the horses, Hazel Chapman and John Latham

Villagers celebrate their first-ever sign

The Bury Society will not back calls for a blue plaque at The Corn Exchange in Bury St Edmunds to commemorate The Clash's gig there in 1978

The Bury Society will not back calls for a blue plaque at The Corn Exchange in Bury St Edmunds to commemorate The Clash's gig there in 1978

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Row over bid for blue plaque to mark gig by The Clash which caused 'mayhem'

Peter Pan author's UK school house gets modern transformation by Katerina Turner

Peter Pan author's UK school house gets modern transformation by Katerina Turner

Architect pens new chapter in old Suffolk school house which inspired JM Barrie

Lifting the pan out of the ground

Lifting the pan out of the ground

Rare 2,000-year-old pan discovered by detectorist goes on display

People in Suffolk could inherit thousands from unclaimed estates

People in Suffolk could inherit thousands from unclaimed estates

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Dozens of unclaimed estates in Suffolk - could you inherit thousands?

A side letter has been renewed for the SHSC to use The Longshed in Woodbridge

A side letter has been renewed for the SHSC to use The Longshed in Woodbridge

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Side letter renewed to let Sutton Hoo longship team use 75% of building

The event takes place at Sudbury Meeting House on July 13

The event takes place at Sudbury Meeting House on July 13

400th birthday bash planned for celebrated Quaker leader

Learn about 386th Bomb Group's WWII contributions at Easton Lodge Gardens

Learn about 386th Bomb Group's WWII contributions at Easton Lodge Gardens

Easton Lodge gardens celebrate 386th Bomb Group's pivotal role in WWII

At the weekend, Heveningham Hall threw open its doors for its annual Country Fair and Concours. Image: Tom Horne Photography

At the weekend, Heveningham Hall threw open its doors for its annual Country Fair and Concours. Image: Tom Horne Photography

GALLERY: Can you spot yourself at Heveningham Hall Country Fair?

This year, Armed Forces Day celebrations were hosted in Haverhill. Image: Councillor John Burns

This year, Armed Forces Day celebrations were hosted in Haverhill. Image: Councillor John Burns

Armed Forces Day

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'They keep us safe' - Haverhill hosts Armed Forces Day celebrations

Freda Baker's family descended on her Hollesley care home this week to help her celebrate her 100th birthday in style. Image: Glebe House Residential Care Home

Freda Baker's family descended on her Hollesley care home this week to help her celebrate her 100th birthday in style. Image: Glebe House Residential Care Home

'The secret to a long life? Be friendly', says 100-year-old woman from Hollesley

Bury St Edmunds landmark revealed in tour guide's new book

Bury St Edmunds landmark revealed in tour guide's new book

New book delves into the history of a renowned landmark

Excavating and metal-detecting has taken place at Sutton Hoo over June

Excavating and metal-detecting has taken place at Sutton Hoo over June

'Bromeswell bucket' fragments discovered in remarkable dig at Sutton Hoo

Exciting plans for Bramfield village green

Exciting plans for Bramfield village green

Big boost for Bramfield village green fund thanks to author Charlie Mackesy

The repaired and restored summerhouse (inset). Rot was discovered during the process of rebuilding

The repaired and restored summerhouse (inset). Rot was discovered during the process of rebuilding

Building at National Trust site damaged in weather several years ago restored

The blue plaque on Wilford Lodge, former home of Sir Archibald Garrod

The blue plaque on Wilford Lodge, former home of Sir Archibald Garrod

Blue plaque unveiled at former Suffolk home of pioneering physician

Sir Archibald Garrod gave money towards Melton playing fields

Sir Archibald Garrod gave money towards Melton playing fields

Blue plaque to be unveiled in Suffolk town to honour ground breaking physician

The Lady Florence is a familiar sight on the river Alde and Ore and is now celebrating her 80th birthday

The Lady Florence is a familiar sight on the river Alde and Ore and is now celebrating her 80th birthday

Vessel Lady Florence - familiar to Suffolk river users - celebrates her 80th birthday

The Sutton Hoo ship, pictured in 2022, is being recreated at The Longshed in Woodbridge

The Sutton Hoo ship, pictured in 2022, is being recreated at The Longshed in Woodbridge

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Sutton Hoo ship 'eviction' would be 'tragedy' for Suffolk town, project chair warns

Joan Kersey from Tattingstone still reads the EADT every day.

Joan Kersey from Tattingstone still reads the EADT every day.

Your paper needs you! Get in touch with us for the EADT's 150th birthday

Two local charities set up historical barge in Woodbridge Quay

Two local charities set up historical barge in Woodbridge Quay

Local heritage charities have joined forces to re-create historical barge

Refurbished flagpole rededicated at Southwold Sailors' Reading Room's 160th anniversary

Refurbished flagpole rededicated at Southwold Sailors' Reading Room's 160th anniversary

Maritime landmark celebrates 160th anniversary with flagpole rededication

Can you spot yourself in our photos of Suffolk nightclubs?

Can you spot yourself in our photos of Suffolk nightclubs?

Can you spot yourself in our photos of Suffolk nightclubs?

The Long Shop museum in Leiston has reopened for the summer following repairs

The Long Shop museum in Leiston has reopened for the summer following repairs

Suffolk museum reopens after repair works to maintain building for decades to come

Ted Peck died at the age of 99 on April 1, just two months short of his 100th birthday. Image: Family of Ted Peck

Ted Peck died at the age of 99 on April 1, just two months short of his 100th birthday. Image: Family of Ted Peck

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Stand down, Ted Peck - remembering WWII veteran and Bramford great-great grandfather

The front page of the then-Evening Star from June 6, 1944, shared the news: Allied Armies Landing in Northern France.

The front page of the then-Evening Star from June 6, 1944, shared the news: Allied Armies Landing in Northern France.

80th Anniversary of D-Day

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How the EADT and Ipswich Star newspapers told the story of D-Day in 1944

Stowmarket man Ron Ablewhite would have been 'extremely proud, but traumatised' by 80th D-Day commemorations

Stowmarket man Ron Ablewhite would have been 'extremely proud, but traumatised' by 80th D-Day commemorations

Suffolk D-Day veteran would be 'extremely proud, but traumatised' by 80th anniversary

In 2022, Bill Gladden made the journey back to the barn in Normandy where his life was saved. Image: Robin Savage

In 2022, Bill Gladden made the journey back to the barn in Normandy where his life was saved. Image: Robin Savage

80th Anniversary of D-Day

Remembering Haverhill D-Day hero, Bill Gladden, who just missed 80th anniversary

Carole Josey's parents, Phyll Worton and Doug Nordon, on their wedding day, February 2, 1946. Image: Carole Josey

Carole Josey's parents, Phyll Worton and Doug Nordon, on their wedding day, February 2, 1946. Image: Carole Josey

80th Anniversary of D-Day

D-Day in Felixstowe: Phyll's love letter from America

Jane Elsdon has taken part in an international project, taking up the challenge to tell the story of the Omaha Beach invasion through knitting. Image: Jane Elsdon

Jane Elsdon has taken part in an international project, taking up the challenge to tell the story of the Omaha Beach invasion through knitting. Image: Jane Elsdon

80th Anniversary of D-Day

Incredible story of Omaha Beach invasion retold - by Ipswich knitter

Eric Walker was involved in the Normandy Landings, having been sent to Sword Beach. Image: Eric Walker

Eric Walker was involved in the Normandy Landings, having been sent to Sword Beach. Image: Eric Walker

80th Anniversary of D-Day

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A Suffolk soldier remembers D-Day: Eric, 99, held another soldier as he died

Derrick Palmer was a child growing up in Curriers Lane in Ipswich when D-Day hit. Image: Derrick Palmer

Derrick Palmer was a child growing up in Curriers Lane in Ipswich when D-Day hit. Image: Derrick Palmer

80th Anniversary of D-Day

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An Ipswich boy remembers D-Day: What I saw through my bedroom window

Troops near Caen, northern France, shortly after D-Day. Image: David Empson Collection

Troops near Caen, northern France, shortly after D-Day. Image: David Empson Collection

Suffolk and D-Day: Local historian David Empson explains the significance

Peter Hardy grew up in Brentwood, Essex, not far from Warley Barracks. He was 14 at the time of D-Day. Image: Charlotte Bond

Peter Hardy grew up in Brentwood, Essex, not far from Warley Barracks. He was 14 at the time of D-Day. Image: Charlotte Bond

80th Anniversary of D-Day

What was it like to live through D-Day? Henley House residents share their memories

Dr Helen Geake preparing to start work on the first new trench at Sutton Hoo

Dr Helen Geake preparing to start work on the first new trench at Sutton Hoo

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Time Team attempts to discover secrets of Saxon 'middle class' at Sutton Hoo

We visited so many stalls during the course of the Suffolk Show, but here are our top picks.

We visited so many stalls during the course of the Suffolk Show, but here are our top picks.

South Suffolk Show

Here are the quirkiest stalls we visited at the Suffolk Show this year