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WOODBRIDGE WANDER

Sign of The Angel, Woodbridge, SuffolkHead to the brow of the hill where the meeting of Theatre Street and Angel Lane reveals the intricate Tudor brickwork on the side of the Angel Inn, as well as a gable, two overhangs and a pub sign that looks anything but angelic. Diagonally opposite the pub, in Theatre Street, is another wooden Tudor arch with a small, suitably innocent, carved angel on the corner post.

The Kings Head, Woodbridge, SuffolkFrom here you can either return to the market place or head up Theatre Street in search of Buttrum’s Mill, about 500m away. If you stay in the piazza you can enjoy any of The Galley Restaurant, Wild Strawberry Café or the friendly and atmospheric Kings Head, a fine Tudor pub on the corner with Seckford Street.

If however you feel like a bit more local history pop into the Woodbridge Museum, opposite the Shire Hall on the right as you look down the hill, or

the Suffolk Punch Horse Museum, on the first floor of the Shire Hall.

Buttrum's Mill, Woodbridge, SuffolkTo visit Buttrum’s Mill walk up Theatre Street passing as you do a brick building on the right with the word ‘Correction’ painted boldly on the first floor; an indication of the building’s previous usage?

Stick to the right hand side of the road, along the red-brick wall that overlooks the Tudor chimneys of Woodbridge School and the well-kept grounds. It is a pleasant stroll, usually to the accompaniment of bird song.

On the left the mill’s sails will eventually emerge. Turn left opposite Moorfield Road and up the drive to the mill, built in 1816 by local millwrights, this is a typical example of the type; a 60ft brick-based mill with four sails driving four grinding stones, all topped off by an ogee cap.

Beside the mill is the Windmill Natural Health Centre, another worthwhile break in your journey.

WEEKEND WOODBRIDGE: Words Copyright © 2007 Tony Mudd tonymudd.com, Photos Copyright 2005-2007 Top Floor Studio, Woodbridge, & Tony Mudd. 26.2.2007
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