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Stoke by Nayland lies close to the border with Essex in the heart of Constable Country and the grand tower of St Mary’s church was a favourite of John’s and he used it some of his paintings although not always in the right place. The village contains some lovely cottages and timber framed houses and all surround a large playing field which makes up the centre of the village. |
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The village hall. |
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The village War Memorial and the tower of St Mary’s church. |
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The very grand Church of St Mary with its 120 foot perpendicular tower that has featured in some of John Constable’s paintings. |
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This old building, a former 16th century Guildhall has been converted into three lovely homes. |
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More lovely timber framed houses. |
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In the centre of the village is a large playing field and children’s playground. |
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Cottages in Polstead Street in various shades of Suffolk pink, the traditional Suffolk colour that houses would have been painted in. |
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Houses in Stoke by Nayland with the Angel Inn on the left. |
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The Crown Inn, originally built in 1530 it appears to have been much extended over the years. |
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