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In the News (Tue 2 Dec 08)

  
  Welcome to the Walberswick Website
The name Walberswick is believed to derive from the Saxon Waldbert or Walhbert - probably a landowner - and “wyc”, meaning shelter or harbour.
Fresh fish can be bought from Uncle Fred in Church Lane and from the harbour huts on the Southwold side of the River Blyth, which itself may be crossed either by a bailey bridge or the foot ferry that runs during the summer months.
Walberswick is a very beautiful village but the very factors that make it so popular with tourists, and indeed its inhabitants, have meant that - recently - management schemes have had to be put in place so that the village and its wonderful environs may be preserved for this and future generations.
www.explorewalberswick.co.uk   (447 words)

  
  The Sole Bay Team Ministry Southwold, Suffolk
Contiguous as Walberswick was to Dunwich, where churches were numerous, it is hardly doubtful that it would have two churches, one of which, after the demolition of the other, was used by the inhabitants.
For the Priory at Blythburgh was one of those which it concerned, and the tithes of Walberswick were parcel of the possessions of the house.
But in the two years which intervened before the death of Wolsey, perhaps because the king's consent was a condition, and he may have refused it in respect of Blythburgh, nothing was done and by his death the threatened danger was, apparently, diverted.
www.stedmundsbury.anglican.org /solebay/walbers.htm   (3140 words)

  
 Paula Hadgraft's Genealogy Pages - pafg213 - Generated by Personal Ancestral File
Emma Baxter was born 3RD QTR 1852 in Walberswick, Suffolk, England and was christened on 10 Oct 1852 in Blythburgh, Suffolk, England.
Ada Baxter was born in Sep 1859 in Walberswick, Suffolk, England and was christened on 8 Jan 1860 in Blythburgh, Suffolk, England.
Enos Baxter was born in Jun 1866 in Walberswick, Suffolk, England and was christened on 6 Jul 1866 in Blythburgh, Suffolk, England.
members.optusnet.com.au /~phadgraft/familytree/pafg213.htm   (1731 words)

  
 Walberswick
If you come here today, it may be because you are one of the Londoners discovering Walberswick, finding the charms that recently got it mentioned in a Sunday Colour Supplement as one of England's most fashionable watering holes, still cheaper than over-rated Southwold across the river.
You approach from the south east, and the grand tower conceals the fact that the walls of the nave and chancel are a curtain, surrounding an open space.
St Andrew, Walberswick, is on the main road into the village from the A12, just to the south of Blythburgh.
www.suffolkchurches.co.uk /walberswick.htm   (1071 words)

  
 Walberswick, this pretty little village on the Suffolk coast.   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-15)
Walberswick, this pretty little village on the Suffolk coast.
Walberswick lies on the south bank of the river Blyth, across from Southwold.
An on the spot study of Walberswick, in inks and water colours on a 123 foot roll of paper.
www.aboutnorfolksuffolk.co.uk /walberswick.htm   (302 words)

  
 Walberswick - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Coastal errosion and the shifting of the mouth of the River Blyth meant that the neighbouring town of Dunwich was lost as a port in the last years of the 13th century.
Following a brief period of rivalry and dispute with Dunwich, Walberswick thus became a major trading port from the 13th century until World War I. Between the beautiful surroundings and the British Open Crabbing Championship held yearly to raise funds for charities, Walberswick has now become a major tourist destination.
Walberswick had a railway station on the Southwold Railway but this closed, with the rest of the line, on April 11th 1929.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Walberswick   (254 words)

  
 Walberswick
Walberswick is on the picturesque Suffolk coast, about 15 miles south of Lowestoft.
Walberswick Church is one of the three churches that once towered over the village.
The imposing building stands to the west of the ancient part of the village while the ruins of St Andrew's, built in the 15th century, show how large it was before disrepair and decay took over.
www.edp24.co.uk /Content/Postcard_From/walberswick.asp   (450 words)

  
 Walberswick, Suffolk, UK - & its surroundings
Walberswick and its near neighbour Southwold are located to the south and north (respectively) of a manmade inlet, fed by the Rivers Blythe and Dunwich, which once served as a harbour for the
By using the ferry or the narrow bridge the two settlements are within walking distance but Walberswick and Southwold are about ten miles apart by road, because of the need to drive around the channel and surrounding marshland (much of which is a nature reserve) with Blytheburgh at its head.
Although Southwold is now the largest of the communities around this area of salt marsh, because of the way that the coast has altered over recent centuries, Dunwich was once a major Medieval port and then Blytheburgh became the principal settlement.
www.renewableway.org.uk /places/Walberswick/index.html   (394 words)

  
 WALBERSWICK HARBOUR   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-15)
Walberswick stands on the south bank of the river Blyth estuary opposite the town of Southwold in an area of outstanding natural beauty known as The Suffolk coast and heaths.
Children everywhere love to fish for crabs and Walberswick's no exception, every year during the summer the British Crabbing Championships are held here, when hundreds of children line the riverbanks and compete to catch the largest crabs, whilst also raising money for charity.
Even more children crabbing from this bridge, the crabs around Walberswick must lead a torrid life never knowing when it's there turn be caught, thankfully all are returned to the water unharmed, no doubt to be caught another day.
www.suffolkcam.co.uk /walberswick27102001.htm   (218 words)

  
 Walberswick
Walberswick is a peaceful fishing village just across the River Blyth from Southwold.
There are many attractive walks on the doorstep: across the common to Southwold, along the beach to Dunwich and exploring the heathland and marshes behind Walberswick which are part of a nature reserve with much interesting birdlife.
Every summer, the British Open Crabbing Championship is held at Walberswick, a fun event for all the family which also raises funds for charity.
www.walberswick-seahouse.co.uk /suffolk.htm   (294 words)

  
 Walberswick   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-15)
When we were at Walberswick, we built a sandcastle.
The day we went to Walberswick, there were loads of sand dunes and prickly grass, it was called marram grass.
Knott said not to and Gina ended up killing one because she kept picking it out of the water with her net so it died and sinked to the bottom of the water.
atschool.eduweb.co.uk /spritesjun.suffolk/walberswick.htm   (1039 words)

  
 Walberswick UK - Walberswick Suffolk England IP17
Charles Rennie Mackintosh and his wife Margaret, rented a house from their friend Philip Wilson Steer, who owned a place in Walberswick by the name of Valley Farm, which was right next to the Bell Inn in Walberswick Suffolk.
Walberswick Suffolk - Holiday Accommodation and Tourist Information for Walberswick - Suffolk Events, whats on and much more...
The area around Walberswick is listed as an Area of...
www.dotukdirectory.co.uk /d172817.html   (257 words)

  
 Southwold - Suffolk   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-15)
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.
Walberswick is the location of a national nature reserve which overlooks the estuary of the River Blyth to the north - and to the south includes most of the reed beds of Westwood marshes.
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)

  
 The Anchor at Walberswick   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-15)
Walberswick is a magical place for children and adults alike.
The Anchor is a friendly, homely base from which to explore Walberswick and the wider area.
The six garden rooms and two bedrooms in the main building all have plain, bright bathrooms; small seating areas and cosy beds with crisp, white linen.
www.anchoratwalberswick.com /sleep.htm   (134 words)

  
 Walberswick Cycle Hire
All bicycles are supplied with a lock and chain.
Delivery and Collection service to Walberswick, Southwold, Dunwich and surrounding areas.
We can provide detailed maps and cycle route information and we are very happy to discuss proposed routes and offer suitable suggestions.
www.explorewalberswick.co.uk /cyclehire   (188 words)

  
 ENGLISH NATURE - Special Sites
The Suffolk Coast reserve (formerly known as Walberswick) is managed by English Nature, the Suffolk Wildlife Trust and the RSPB.
Suffolk Coast NNR is just south of Southwold, and extends down the coast from the town of Walberswick to Dunwich village.
Access to the area by car is via the A12 which leads to Southwold via the A1095, Walberswick via the B1387, and Dunwich via the B1125.
www.english-nature.org.uk /special/nnr/nnr_details.asp?nnr_name=&C=38&Habitat=0&natural_area=&local_team=0&spotlight_reserve=0&X=&NNR_ID=262   (513 words)

  
 Suffolk History - Past Times - Yesterdays - Charles Rennie Mackintosh - Walberswick - Suffolk - Staying in Walberswick ...
Close to the village green of Walberswick and just a stones throw away from the harbour, stands the venerable Bell Inn, built sometime during the 15th century.
Inside it is easy to imagine that in the past, this was a favourite place of Suffolk smugglers, with its open fires, beamed ceilings, hidden alcoves and floors worn down over the years by the tramping of many feet.
Mackintosh and his wife Margaret, rented a house from their friend Philip Wilson Steer, who owned a place in Walberswick by the name of Valley Farm, which was right next to the Bell Inn.
www.norfolkcoast.co.uk /pasttimes/pt_charlesrenniemacintosh.htm   (566 words)

  
 UpMyStreet - What’s the local area like?
Walberswick and Wenhaston, this is your starting point.
Walberswick and Wenhaston and get in touch with your political reps.
Walberswick and Wenhaston measure up to other parts of the country.
www.upmystreet.com /local/l/Walberswick+and+Wenhaston.html   (282 words)

  
 Walberswick, United Kingdom Surf Forecast, Tides, Surfcam and Sea Conditions
Walberswick, United Kingdom Surf Forecast, Tides, Surfcam and Sea Conditions
Walberswick in East Anglia is a sheltered beach break that has inconsistent surf.
At the moment, we display the current current weather observations / forecast for Walberswick, tide data, sea temperature and a growing list of Surfcams.
www.surf-forecast.com /breaks/Walberswick.shtml   (201 words)

  
 Self Catering Holiday Apartment Southwold, Walberswick, Suffolk, England   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-15)
A stylish, light, spacious penthouse for six people decorated and furnished to a high standard in the desirable area of Walberswick, ‘the hidden gem of Suffolk’ on the heritage coast.
Walberswick is a delightful old fashioned seaside village with tea shops, gift shops, village green and historic local pubs.
Walberswick is a quintessential English village with the hub of Southwold only a rowing boat ride away.
www.click4holidayhomes.com /5885   (469 words)

  
 EHL: Enigma Holiday Letting - Beautiful Holiday Homes in Walberswick & Southwold area, East Anglia, UK   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-15)
Here we have a directory of links to local business, services and facilities which may be useful to you during your stay in Walberswick.
Located accross the River Blyth from Walberswick is the beautiful seaside town of Southwold.This the home of the infamous Adnams Brewery & is well worth a visit.
The secret is all in the bait & it needs to be smelly enough to keep the crab interested until you land him/her into your bucket.(fish or bacon usually gets results) Please remember to return the crabs back to the water for somebody else to catch.
www.walberswickholidays.com /index.php?p=area   (242 words)

  
 Solicitors in Walberswick Suffolk England UK   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-15)
Solicitors in Walberswick Suffolk England UK Solicitors Online in Walberswick Suffolk, England UK Welcome to Solicitors-England.co.uk, the place to find law firms in your area that can help with your legal issue.
Solicitors in Walberswick England, UK provide you with links to solicitors, lawyers, legal advice throughout all the English regions, towns and cities.
Personal injury lawyers in Walberswick Suffolk England, UK can advise you, should you have suffered an injury in the past three years for road accidents, work related accidents, medical negligence, or a simple tip or slip injury.
www.solicitors-england.co.uk /England/Suffolk/Walberswick.htm   (187 words)

  
 Southwold Art Circle - Featured Artist - Anne Paton
After a long career as a graphic designer in publishing, Anne Paton is now working full-time as a painter in Walberswick.
She received her fine art training at the Chelsea School of Art where she specialised in printmaking under the tutorship of Peter Baer.
She featured at Woodgates Gallery in 1998 and was included in the 'Walberswick in the nineties' exhibition held at the Chappel Galleries.
www.southwoldartcircle.co.uk /annepaton.htm   (149 words)

  
 The Anchor at Walberswick   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-15)
The Anchor at Walberswick has recently been taken over by Mark and Sophie Dorber, who are bringing the high standards of their well known Parson’s Green pub, The White Horse, to the coast.
Mark’s vast knowledge of beer and wines, and Sophie’s insistence upon the freshest, seasonal, local produce, ensure that The Anchor at Walberswick is fast becoming a welcoming local and a gastronomic destination.
With a handpicked selection of organic and biodynamic wines and beers from nearby and across the globe, The Anchor will not only refresh, but also educate, your palate.
www.anchoratwalberswick.com /eat.htm   (150 words)

  
 Walberswick, Suffolk - Accommodation at The Bell Inn   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-15)
Walberswick, Suffolk - Accommodation at The Bell Inn
The 600 year old Bell Inn is situated in the heart of Walberswick, near to the village green and a stone's throw from the beach.
It's peace and tranquillity have always been popular with visitors to this part of Suffolk.
www.blythweb.co.uk /bellinn/index.htm   (169 words)

  
 Art Poster Print - Young Woman on the Beach, Walberswick - Artist: Philip Steer- Poster Size: 11 X 9 - SHOP.COM
Philip Steer:Young Woman on the Beach, Walberswick 11 X 9 inches.
This Young Woman on the Beach, Walberswick is made with High...
All other designated trademarks, copyrights and brands are the property of their respective owners.
www.shop.com /op/aprod-p45385603   (248 words)

  
 Charles Rennie mackintosh - The Cactus Walberswick 1915
Charles Rennie mackintosh - The Cactus Walberswick 1915
We are delighted to accept cheques in payment for goods.
If you return the goods to us in a resalable condition, we will give an immediate refund.
www.scottishgiftsonline.co.uk /charles-rennie-mackintosh-mounted-prints/The-Cactus-Walberswick.htm   (45 words)

  
 Southwold Art Circle - Featured Artist - Richard Scott
Richard Scott is a painter and sculptor living and working in Walberswick, a village with which he has had close links for almost half a century.
He taught at Camberwell School of Arts and Crafts in the 1960s and at Suffolk College from 1971 to 1995.
Richard's concerns as a painter are to represent the world around him when seen in unusual conditions of light.
www.southwoldartcircle.co.uk /richardscott.htm   (184 words)

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