Events

In 1812 an appeal went out to set up a school in each parish. Stowmarket responded to this appeal and built a school that ran until 1913

Before the building work started on this new estate a thorough archaeological survey was carried out by Cotswold Archaeology. Archaeologists we on the site for some time and discovered significant indications of a mediaeval settlement. Martin will reveal the interesting evidence that was found of occupation and hopefully will be able to bring along some […]

A display using our archive material to reflect how Stowupland's parishioners celebrated royal events and relating life in Stowupland to Royal Reigns. Test your knowledge of Stowupland with our Royal Tribute Quiz.   Free event, open to all bring along your friends, family and neighbours.

Stowmarket's church (which once was shared with Stowupland) has had at least 4 spires, some having to be taken down because of disrepair and one being blown down in the early 18th century. The church's bells which are currently away for maintenance have on equally interesting story to tell.

Volunteers from Woolpit's small museum will take us around the village recounting the history of some of the village's buildings. We will meet in the church and finish up at the museum. As numbers will be limited please let us know if you would like to come along. We will try to arrange lifts for […]

All are invited to bring along items connected with Stowupland whether documents, photos, family history or artefacts, let us know if you would like to reserve a table.

Like many who served here in the military Don decided to make his home here in Suffolk, he looks as the USAAF presence in the area from WWI onwards.

Lidar or "light detection and ranging" is a revolutionary method of aerial photography that is revealing previously unknown archaeological features or our landscape in amazing detail. John will explain the science behind the method and look at some intriguing sites he has found in our area using Lidar images.

Sarah Doig makes a return visit with a talk based on her recent book “The Real Basil Brown - from Rickinghall to Sutton Hoo and Back”. The book and a selection of Sarah's other recent titles will be available to buy (ideal Christmas presents!)

Local genealogist Keely will talk about starting to research family history using internet resources.