As I write this we have had our August Archive evening. It was interesting to see what others have in their archives. There just was not enough time to to talk with everyone and study what they had brought. Some visitors from Stowmarket had material that is of interest to us in Stowupland, whilst local people shared photos of their relatives and the homes they once lived in.One visitor kindly…
For our June meeting we watched a film by local videographer Holly Brega. She has made a variety of videos but the one she shared with us told the story of Suffolk Land Army Girls and Suffolk Horses. If you get the chance to see it it is fascinating. You can read a report of our June 2023 meeting (as published in July Telstar 366). We had a very interesting talk…
This month we have been busy researching the histories of 3 Stowupland Homes.The above cottage no longer exists as Jacobs Cottage was demolished in the last century and new bungalows built in its place.Neil Langridge has been researching the history behind Uplands . Although it is no longer in Stowupland it was until the 1930's.The third property may have been one of the oldest in Stowupland although it doesn't look…
