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Stradbroke is a thriving village situated in the heart of Suffolk, unlike many other villages in Suffolk that are losing there post offices and shops Stradbroke has still retained hers and has no fewer than three public houses. The church dominates the centre of the village and is surrounded by some lovely old cottages. Around the outside of the village more modern housing has been built along with a swimming pool and community centre and other sports facilities. |
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The village sign depicts Robert Grosseteste, Stradbroke’s most famous son who was born into a poor family here in 1168 and later went on to become Bishop of Lincoln in 1235. |
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The Ivy House, one of the three pubs in the village and by far the prettiest. |
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This timber framed building in the centre of the village is where Robert Grossesteste was born in 1168 . |
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The church of All Saints with its magnificent 15th century tower that can be seen for miles around. As you can see work is currently underway to repair the roof. |
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The village bakery. |
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The war memorial stands near to the church in the centre of the village. |
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Pretty cottages sit beside the churchyard. |
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Now the village library but above the door is a stone with the word Courthouse carved on it so I assume the building was once the court building. |
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This building in the centre of the village and now converted to a dwelling was once the stables... |
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Judging by the old painted sign on the front wall. |
