Intriguing facts revealed in new book
on Hadleigh’s Guildhall A new book charting the fascinating history of one of Hadleigh’s oldest buildings has been launched by The Hadleigh Society. Entitled A History of the Guildhall, Hadleigh, Suffolk, it is the result of over three years of meticulous research by the Society’s History Group who first produced a timeline revealing information on […]
Hadleigh residents receive Noel Turner awards
Two projects involving outstanding, but very different, buildings in Hadleigh, Suffolk, have been granted the Noel Turner Award by Hadleigh Society. The first is for the sympathetic restoration of a medieval town house at 25/27 George Street, while the second involved the restoration of a folly and stable block combined with a new, modern cuboid […]
Hadleigh Society wins prestigious award
Hadleigh Society has scooped a Suffolk Heritage Champion Award, presented by the Suffolk Preservation Society (SPS), in recognition of its work in protecting the historic natural environment of Hadleigh’s Bacon Lane – a late medieval sunken track. The Society was nominated for the award by local residents who appreciated its efforts in helping to safeguard […]
June 2024 Newsletter
Huge interest in Guildhall presentation
Report by Martin Looker Hadleigh Society’s presentation on 23rd August “The story of Hadleigh Guildhall” created a huge amount of interest. The meeting was attended by around 100 people, including six councillors, two Town Hall Staff and 30 visitors – a capacity crowd! This magnificent building is deemed to be of exceptional national and international […]