This is a small 16th century building enclosing a 19th century parish pump. It has a conical roof and a surrounding parapet. There is a narrow entrance on the west side of the structure and the interior is circular.
You will pass this on the Bury St Edmunds Cathedral WW1 Walk.
The Font was designed by George Gilbert Scott in 1870, constructed on a medieval shaft. The covering is a memorial to those men of the parish of St. James’s Bury St. Edmunds, who died in The First World War. The decoration was added in 1960.
The World War Memorial in Haverhill – with two famous poems.
One of the famous poems – In Flanders Fields.
This beautiful Victorian swimming pool can be found on the River Stour at Sudbury Water Meadows. You pass it on The Sudbury WW1 Armistice Trail.
Simon Theobald achieved fame by becoming Archbishop of Canterbury and Chancellor of The Exchequer. He used his wealth to establish a college for priests in Sudbury at the end of the 14th century. All that remains is the gate to the college in St Gregory’s churchyard (below).
Members are seen in front of The Travelling Telescope, part of The Radio Astronomy Observatory.
A view to cheer you up – Spring is not far away.
Eight intrepid walkers braved the potentially cold weather, to complete the December Thursday Walk. As it turned out, it was a glorious winter’s day. The sun shone, there was no wind or rain – in fact, it was a perfect day for walking in winter.
Below are walkers ready to set out on the walk.
Jan Mustoe, one of Havac’s Members, is a keen photographer. Some of her photos will be displayed on the website.
This one is of Belchamp Otten Church, from the July Summer Series.
This photo is a view of Thaxted – the windmill and church, taken on The August Thursday Walk.
Autumn Scene on Stebbing Winter Walk
A peacock seen on The First Winter Series Walk at Stebbing
