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“Dedham is frequently rated as containing some of England’s most beautiful lowland landscape,
most particularly the water meadows of the River Stour, which passes along the northern
boundary of the village forming the boundary between the counties of Essex and Suffolk.” –
Wikipedia.

“Of longer influence in Dedham was horse painter, Sir Alfred Munnings, who became President of
the Royal Academy. His house in Dedham, Castle House, now contains a gallery of his work, and
his studio.” . . . from Visit Essex.

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or for more on Dedham click here . . .

Norfolk Broads

The Norfolk Broads may look natural, but they are a man-made phenomenon. Over 200 km of
navigable Broads and rivers were created by peat digging and these provided essential channels
for communication and commerce throughout the 16th century.

In the 12th century the population of east Norfolk was growing
rapidly and the area was documented to be the most densely
populated in Britain.

Materials for living were scarce; timber and fuel supplies were
drained as the woodland areas were cleared and a new source
of fuel needed to be found. It was at this time that peat digging,
also known as ‘turbary’, was tapped into and this provided a
suitable fuel alternative.

Today the Broads are a recreational gem. So much of them can’t
be reached by road that days – and nights – afloat become a real
adventure, with hidden places, fishing spots and close
encounters with wildlife at every turn. Thurne Windmill

For more on Norfolk attractions click here . . .

Other attractions along the way:

Imperial War Museum, at Duxford just south of Cambridge. Set in the grounds of a famous First
and Second World War airfield, IWM Duxford is home to an impressive collection of over 200
aircraft including an iconic Spitfire, a legendary Lancaster and the fastest-ever Concorde.

Waltham Abbey. (Pictured). This is the oldest Norman church
in Britain. Here King Harold prayed for victory against the
invading Normans. His prayers went unanswered and having
been killed in battle he is buried here. In particular, note the
finely carved Norman columns. If you get the chance, contrast
the interior of this church with Kings Chapel in Cambridge.
Two different styles of ecclesiastical architecture.

In the museum below the Lady Chapel you’ll find a
mammoth’s tooth – interesting especially to kids.

Audley End. As you tour the great houses of Britain you’ll recognise certain names that crop up all
the time – Lancelot ‘Capability’ Brown the landscape designer (he got the nickname from a saying