The Retort House Roof
The Retort house roof is of significant architectural importance. Not only because of its age and construction but also as we believe it to be one of the only remaining ones in the county. When
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Gas Lamps
BY ROGER LARKE So, who can remember gas lamps in your home or street? Not so many of you, I guess. I was born in Norfolk and the house I lived in had no electricity,
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October Update From The Gasworks
It has been a busy October here at The Gasworks. Here is our monthly update to keep you up to date with what’s going on and what’s coming up. Restoration Update At the time of
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Lime Torching The Gasworks Roof
With the help of heritage roofer Richard Jordan, the local community had the opportunity to learn the method of Lime Torching. They also were able to mix and apply the mortar direct to the Gasworks
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Progress of Capital Works
Now that work has started on site, it has been a busy few weeks. Early focus was on setting up the site in the paddock area, which will eventually become the carpark, and putting in
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Works start at the Gasworks!
Following a successful grant increase request from the National Lottery Heritage Fund, building works at Sudbury Gasworks are going to commence on Monday 7th March 2022. H. A. Briddon have been appointed as the lead
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Lawley’s Rifle
We previously followed the history of the Lawley family. From Samuel, Head Huntsman for the 2nd Lord Vernon, to his Grandson, Henry Lawley. To finish the story, Colin has since found an image of Queen
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Sudbury Estate Clerk of Works – Mr. Agar
When researching former celebrations in Sudbury, one of our volunteers came across this article about the 'Coming of Age' celebrations for George William Henry Vernon in September 1875. It's a very long, article that goes
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A Sad Christmas in Sudbury
This newspaper clipping from the 4th January 1893 shows how Christmas' of the past could be sad occasions due to circulating sicknesses and ill health. 4 parishioners passed over a five day period, Christmas 1892,
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From Sudbury to Windsor – The Lawley Family
The Sudbury Local History Group have been busy uncovering fascinating stories of former parish residents, and have recently come across the Lawley family, whose history spans from Sudbury to London. Samuel Lawley (1761-1832), was the
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