Suffolk History and Past Times - Yesterdays - Margaret Catchpole the Horse Thief of Suffolk
Yesterdays - Suffolk History
Suffolk has an interesting and varied history. For Norfolk or Suffolk Towns and Village Information - Click the Location Link.

A county that was historically rich and prosperous due to the combination of the wool trade and the number of busy ports. Ipswich was and still is a major trading town and the surrounding region was both popular and influential.

Many famous people, both historical and contemporary have chosen to reside in Suffolk and to this day it attracts those with an artistic nature. It has always been the county of choice for those who prefer an isolated country lifestyle, but who need to visit the capital on a regular basis. The history of Suffolk, both short and long term is fascinating.

The Hovercraft

Charles Mackintosh

Red Barn Murder

Margaret Catchpole

Framlingham Castle Catherine Foster Enid Blyton John Noyes
Tobias Gill The Swan Southwold Katherine Grey Elizabeth Garrett