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Southwold - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-08) Southwold is an ancient town in the Waveney district in Suffolk, East Anglia, England, at the mouth of the River Blyth. Southwold lighthouse was constructed in 1887 by Trinity House. Southwold Pier was built in 1900, was practically destroyed by a gale in 1934, and had a major refurbishment in 2001. en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Southwold   (740 words)

The History of Southwold, Suffolk Southwold was incorporated in a charter of Henry VII in 1489, and is an ancient town that remains remarkably unspoilt. Southwold has possibly three dominant landmarks, when approaching from inland, the huge water tower is the first of these visible, others being the tower of the parish church of St. Edmunds, and the magnificent whitewashed lighthouse. Southwold has an exquisite harbour, and is a delight to visit. www.southwold.info /southwold-tour/history.htm   (830 words)

Southwold, Ontario - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Southwold is a township in Elgin County, in Ontario, Canada located on the north shore of Lake Erie. Incorporated in 1852, it is a rich agricultural zone producing predominantly corn and soybeans. Talbotville is situated at the intersection of highways 3 and 4, two of the oldest roads in the region. en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Southwold,_Ontario   (216 words)

Southwold Southwold is the biggest, and today it is also the most expensive place to live in all East Anglia. As well as the screen, Southwold's other great medieval survival is the set of return stalls either side of the eastern face of the chancel screen. St Edmund, Southwold, is in the centre of town, to the north of the high street at its western end. www.suffolkchurches.co.uk /Southwold.htm   (2481 words)

Southwold Southwold is about 10 miles south of Lowestoft, on the North Sea coast and by the River Blyth. But despite the presence of Southwold Museum, visitors are often less interested in learning about the past and more interested in experiencing it as the town seems at times to be locked in a perpetual post-war day-tripper haze. But, given the mid-20th century atmosphere, it could be argued Southwold is already a kind of accidental 1950s theme park. www.edp24.co.uk /Content/Postcard_From/2004/southwold.asp   (444 words)

- Southwold Resurection Southwold is a remote town in an area of low population density. Southwold has a unique appeal in that it has changed little over the last 50 or more years. Southwold is a favorite place to visit, preferrable out of season. www.trainnet.org /dcforum/DCForumID26/109.html   (1377 words)

The Sunrise Coast - Towns - Southwold Surrounded by miles of peaceful countryside and award-winning beaches, the heritage resort of Southwold is a haven from the demands of modern society. The town of Southwold looks out over Sole Bay, scene of an inconclusive battle in 1672 between the combined British and French fleets and the Dutch fleet. In Victoria Street, Southwold Museum, once a weaver's cottage, was given to the town in 1932 and features a fascinating collection of historical material from the town's past. www.visit-lowestoft.co.uk /subpages_transparency/towns_subpages/southwold.htm   (409 words)

Guardian Unlimited Travel | Hotels | Prospect Place, Southwold Southwold is famous for being home to the Adnams brewery, George Orwell and for its sandy, award-winning beach. Southwold's Summer Theatre is run by Jill Freud and a small cinema is being built. Southwold is perfect for coastal walks and cycling but is also within close proximity to the River Blyth, Aldeburgh and Walberswick. travel.guardian.co.uk /hotels/story/0,11327,717422,00.html   (243 words)

Southwold Organ - Features and articles - 3 SOUTHWOLD has the chance to vote for its Town Councillors on 4 May. All our present Councillors are standing again and there are two new candidates - Simon Tobin and Annette Mace. The Town Council and the Chamber of Trade agreed last year on a parking plan for Southwold and I will push this with both WDC and SCC as this Town does not fit with their vision of one strategy for all the market towns. It is important that Southwold and the surrounding area are not spoiled or their character changed. www.southwoldorgan.com /Features_3.htm   (3474 words)

Trinity House | Events & Leisure | Visitor Centres | Southwold Southwold Lighthouse stands in the middle of the historic resort of Southwold, in the heart of the beautiful Suffolk Heritage Coast. Southwold is situated at the end of the A1095, 4 miles from the A12 at Blythburgh or 4.5 miles from Wrentham via the B1127. Tours of Southwold Lighthouse are organised by Southwold Millennium Foundation under licence from the Corporation of Trinity House. trinityhouse.co.uk /events_and_leisure/visitor_centres/southwold.html   (207 words)

Southwold Art Galleries Come to the Southwold Gallery where memories of glorious local and East Coast scenes are captured in all styles and media by over 30 top artists, with works from traditional to contemporary to quirky in originals, limited edition prints and cards. Karen exhibits in the Southwold Gallery and at Thompson's Gallery in Aldeburgh. A warehouse in Southwold is also available, where larger pieces of furniture are stored and offered for sale - please ask for details. www.southwold-scene.com /southwold-features/feature1.htm   (255 words)

BBC - Suffolk - Coast - Point 8 - Southwold Pier Southwold Pier opened in 1900 and measured 810 ft in length. February 2002 saw the completion of the T-end, taking the total length of the pier to 623 ft. With the new landing stage the paddle steamer PS Waverley is now able to dock, as is her sister ship the MV Balmoral. Continuing the theme of the beach huts with their curious names and the Southwold benches engraved in honour of a celebration or loved one, the Southwold Pier has its 'plaques'. www.bbc.co.uk /suffolk/content/articles/2005/07/03/coast05walks_stage8.shtml   (839 words)

Trinity House | Interactive | Gallery | Southwold Lighthouse Southwold Lighthouse is a coastal mark for passing shipping and guides vessels into Southwold Harbour. The lighthouse is situated near the centre of the seaside resort of Southwold, midway between Lowestoft and Orford, the round white tower stands amongst rows of small houses. Construction of Southwold Lighthouse began in 1887 under the supervision of Sir James Douglass, Engineer in Chief to Trinity House. www.trinityhouse.co.uk /interactive/gallery/southwold.html   (214 words)

Quay House, Self Catering Accommodation in Southwold Suffolk   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-08) The delightfully enchanting town of Southwold can be found on the east coast of England, between the towns of Lowestoft and Aldborough. It is a jewel of the east coast steeped in history this ancient town was twice devastated by major fires in 1596 and again in 1659, which caused major hardship to the area. The first Southwold harbour act was passed in 1745, with a pier constructed in 1749 to protect the harbour mouth. www.southwold-quayhouse.co.uk /surround.htm   (200 words)

A short history of the Southwold Railway The ancient port of Southwold adjoins marsh and heathland on the Suffolk coastline, twelve miles south of Lowestoft (the farthest eastern point in England). The section between Southwold and Blythburgh is for the most part eminently walkable, with the track formation still visible (the SRS has an annual walk along this section after Christmas). The Southwold Railway gradually developed and in 1900, the SR carried 100,00 passengers, 90,000 tons of minerals and 6,00 tons of general merchandise. www.ukppg.org.uk /southwold-history.html   (1128 words)

Southwold Scene - The Online Magazine for Southwold Suffolk One of her blocks will be featured in the exhibition so that people can see the technique she uses. If there is ever a vote on Britain’s First Resort, the little town of Southwold will surely set the big, bright, brash (sprawling, bawling) Blackpools and Brightons of this world a brilliant challenge...... The Suffolk coast and particularly Southwold, Walberswick and Aldeburgh, have long been a source of inspiration and over the last two centuries this part of the coast has attracted numerous artists, including JMW Turner, Philip Wilson Steer, Stanley Spencer and, more recently, Lionel Bulmer, Serana Hall and Margaret Green. www.southwold-scene.com   (586 words)

Southwold - Suffolk   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-08) The chief glory of southwold must however be its magnificent Church (1460) dedicated to St Edmund, Christian Martyr and the last King of East Anglia. Its beacon serves mariners in their quest for a land-fall at 'Southwold Haven', and these days it is a landmark that signifies Southwold to so many people. Time has dealt kindly with Southwold and its townspeople are able to welcome and deal pleasantly with visitors to their ancient Borough. www.southwold.demon.co.uk /brochure/instant_nostalgia.html   (560 words)

About the Southwold Historical Society In 1931 pressure was mounting for the foundation of a museum for this 'nippy llittle borough of Southwold'. The museum remains under the ownership and management of the Society - which, in 2005, was renamed 'The Southwold Museum and Historical Society' - and is curated, staffed and run entirely by volunteers. No charge is made for admission to the museum and all running costs are met by voluntary donations from visitors and by funds raised from the activities of the Society. www.southwoldmuseum.org /society.htm   (392 words)

Southwold - Suffolk: Tourism, Leisure and Accommodation Guide. Southwold is a charming, north Suffolk seaside town on the Suffolk Heritage Coast. Almost an island, being bounded by the North Sea to the East, by the River Blyth and Southwold harbour to the South-West and by Buss Creek to the North, there is just the one road in and out of Southwold. Accommodation in Southwold features self-catering cottages and houses, bed and breakfast establishments, guest houses and pub accommodation as well as the camping and caravan site near the harbour. www.southwold.blythweb.co.uk   (265 words)

Garden Holiday Cottages Southwold Granville Cottage is a delightful cottage in the High Street in Southwold being only 5 minutes walk to the beach. The cottage has been recently renovated throughout and is decorated is a stylish and contemporary fashion which compliments the existing period features of the house. The second floor is accessed by a narrow staircase leading to 2 bedrooms with excellent views of Southwold. www.seasidecottages.co.uk /eastcottages/southwold.htm   (98 words)

A 1900 House Near Southwold Suffolk And although Southwold is affluent - it has generations of grain barons to thank for that - it is devoid of the snooty sailing set. Even better, it is free of those people who preen along in seaside resorts kitted out in box-new deck shoes and sweatshirts emblazoned with anchors, but who have never actually set foot on a boat. It was only when I put "Southwold, house, rent" and "August" into our internet search engine that I found two flats in Wangford, a village a few miles inland. www.puritanvalues.co.uk /house.htm   (2461 words)

Southwold - VisitBritain The town lies in an area of outstanding natural beauty, consisting of long stretches of sand bordering salt marshes with large areas of woodland sweeping down to the shore. The town of Southwold is situated on a hill, which rises gently from the Blyth Valley. Since the River Blyth to the south and Bus Creek to the north form the town boundaries, it will be seen that Southwold is virtually an island, which has stood the town in good stead by limiting modernisation, thus retaining its old world charm. www.visitbritain.com /VB3-en-US/destinationguides/england/eastofengland/Destinations/southwold.aspx   (221 words)

Southwold House | Broadway B&B guest house accommodation. B&B staying in Broadway hotels in the Cotswolds, England Welcome to Southwold House BandB, Broadway, Cotswolds, UK Southwold House bed and breakfast is a non-smoking BandB guest house hotel in Broadway, Cotswolds, England with first class accommodation where you can be assured of a very warm welcome by your hostess Elvira. At Southwold House in Broadway we now have ground floor accommodation with a private entrance and garden views. Broadway, Worcestershire is ideally situated in the heart of the English Cotswolds where you will be able to explore all the delightful places to see that this beautiful part of England has to offer. www.cotswolds-broadway-southwold.co.uk   (227 words)

The Sole Bay Team Ministry Southwold, Suffolk   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-08) Our parishes are situated on the extreme eastern edge of the country in an area of fields, woods, marshes, reed beds and ancient heaths., with a rich diversity of wildlife. The communities we serve range from the small coastal town of Southwold to individual clusters of houses in the depths of the countryside. Tourism, fishing and farming are important sources of income and one of our major employers is Adnams Brewery in Southwold with their associated hotels and pubs. www.stedmundsbury.anglican.org /solebay   (217 words)

Newlands of Southwold Here at Newlands of Southwold we offer excellently placed accommodation which gives the visitor the chance to explore the area. With just a 15 minute walk into the centre of Southwold, Minsere Bird Sanctuary just 10 mins down the road by car, plus all the local beauty spots, Newlands is ideally placed. Visit the Adnams Brewery which is situated in the town or climb the local lighthouse, or just sit on the beach and take in the stunning sights. www.newlandsofsouthwold.co.uk   (432 words)

Southwold - Suffolk   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-08) To be rowed slowly across the River Blyth from Southwold to Walberswick is an ideal preparation for the relaxed atmosphere of this delightful village - much favoured by artists. The walker's way to Blythburgh from Southwold is over the Baily Bridge which others sail under - then following the track of the old Southwold Railway across Walberswick Common - and on through the lovely countryside on the south bank of the estuary into Blythburgh itself. A cluster of cottages is all that remains of the former capital of East Anglia. www.southwold.demon.co.uk /brochure/surrounding_district.html   (607 words)

Southwold Suffolk - Your guide to Southwold in Suffolk and its surrounding attractions.   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-08) Home to the famous Adnams’; brewery, Southwold has a lovely sandy beach, a fabulous pier, lighthouse, attractive regency streets, and several excellent museums. Walking down Southwold’s high street or past the cannons on the green it is not difficult to transport yourself back to the Battle of Sole Bay or imagine the fleet of sprat fishing boats bringing in their catches. Home of great writers and artists – several of PD James’ great crime novels are set in and around Southwold - it is a popular holiday destination; you will often see well known faces in Southwold’s fine pubs, some of the best in the country, restaurants and cafes. www.visitsouthwold.co.uk   (474 words)

Southwold, Suffolk, self catering family seaside holiday accommodation to let at 25 Stradbroke Road Southwold, Suffolk, self catering family seaside holiday accommodation to let at 25 Stradbroke Road A comfortable, well equipped, centrally heated Victorian family home with accommodation for six in Southwold, Suffolk. It is located in one of Southwold's prime residential roads and is managed by the owner, Vivien Tolfree. www.southwoldholidays.co.uk   (136 words)

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