Steamrollers testing the bridge at Ballingdon in 1910.
When I was at the public meeting held in Sudbury Town Hall a week or so ago, I was reminded about the marvellous Sudbury Heritage Centre and Museum. It seems that since I first visited there is now a new display cabinet, which I only had time to look at in passing, but which I believe was concerned with brewing in the town.
In addition I noticed a computer console that is linked to the ‘Caught on Camera’ website. Here you can browse through more than 400 photographs of the town dating from around 1870. In fact you do not have to visit the museum to access this archive. You can look at the photographs in the comfort of your own home by clicking on www.sudburysuffolk.co.uk/photoarchive.
If you haven’t visited the Museum you really should take the time to do so. There are many fascinating displays crammed into a surprisingly small space. All are worth a look and the displays relating to the area during both World Wars are particularly evocative and poignant.
The Museum is situated in the Town Hall, through the Tourist Information Office and is open between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. Monday to Saturday.