Many centuries ago Hadleigh was one of the most prosperous towns in the country due to the wool trade, this can still be seen today in the rich architecture of many of the buildings in the town centre.

One of the many fine old timber framed houses in the town, this one is called The Farthings.

The Toppesfield bridge over the River Brett is at the start of a lovely Riverside walk.

The path passes through woods as it follows the river.

At this point on the walk you can look across the river and see the magnificent tower of St Mary's church.

An old garage in the High street.

The size of St Mary's church one of the largest parish churches in Suffolk bears witness of how prosperous and important Hadleigh was in past times.

Standing adjacent to the church is the Guildhall a series of timber framed buildings dating from the late 14th early 15th century, over the years the buildings have had a diverse range of uses from shops, a grammar school, almshouses and even a corset factory but today the original 1619 council chamber is once again used by the town council.

Archdeacon William Pykenham the then Rector of Hadleigh built the Deanery Tower in 1495 as the gatehouse to a proposed mansion, which due to William's death in 1497 was never built, it stands 52 feet high and is one of the finest examples of Tudor brickwork.

The Corn Exchange, built in 1813 after being used in many different guises it is now occupied by Social Services.

An old stone mile post showing that Hadleigh lies 20 mile from Bury St Edmunds and 64 miles from London.

The George public house in the High Street

This magnificent building also stands in the High Street.

It must be Easter judging by all these Easter bunnies in this shop window.