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Suffolk Millenium Sampler -although not strictly a
sampler, perhaps more of a collage, is made up from many
of my larger designs, (see them on the
"Gallery" page) cut down to size, plus new ones
- the Tidemill at Woodbridge, the "House in the
Clouds" at Thorpeness, Orford Castle, built in
around 1160 by Henry II, and Rose Cottage at Stonham.
Also included are two of our rare breeds, the Suffolk
Punch from a photograph of unbeaten ChampionSuffolk
Stallion, Rowhedge Count, sadly killed by lightning a few
years ago, The Large Black Suffolk Pig (take it from me they`re
BIG!) and the far from rare Suffolk Black faced Sheep. A
Redpoll Cow should be included, but I couldn`t fit one
in! A full size, much more detailed version of Rowhedge
Count is on the drawing-board. The central motif is
surrounded by a border of clematis, which festoons our
hedges in early summer.
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St.
Martin`s Church, Trimley St. Martin - built around the early 15th
century, much vandalised by Oliver Cromwell, and later
restored - the tower being rebuilt within the last 100
years - hence the low height, and the contrasting top. It
stands in the same churchyard as it`s "sister"
church, St, Mary`s. The local legend is that the
"twin churches" were built by two feuding
sisters! A cottage nearby was where the last case of
plague was recorded in England, early last century. 186
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Southwold
Lighthouse is
unusual, sited as it is behind some old flower-covered
cottages, and the Sole Bay Inn. It looks out over the
green to Sole Bay where the last great sea-battle against
the Dutch was fought. Souhwold itself is an enchanting
little town with many old buildings, and a plerthora of
fascinating Antique and Curio shops. The wellknown local
Suffolk brewery is situated in the town, and local
deliveries are made by horse-drawn brewers drays, pulled
by impressive Percherons. There will shortly be two
partners for this quite tall design, of a windmill, and
"The House in the Clouds" which is an unusual
watertower with a house perched right on the top - a
strange sight as you drive through the leafy lanes. 120
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