Stratford St Mary, standing in the heart of Constable country is the most southerly village in Suffolk. The main road that runs through to village was on the main coaching route to London, and so thrived on passing trade from travellers, the village once had four inns to accommodate these travellers and three still remain today. Another source of wealth, like many other villages in Suffolk came from the wool trade.

The river Brett runs through the village and at the moment is in flood due to the large amounts of rain we have had recently.

Along side the river runs a footpath but no ones going to be using it today!

The Weavers as the name implies is a fine example of a 16th century weaver's cottage.

The Black Horse inn is associated with the notorious highwayman Matthew or Mathias Keys who is said to have left his pistol, watch and sword there in payment of a bill. He was finally hanged on Kennington Common in September 1751 for highway robbery.

A short way along the road from the Black Horse stands the Swan, built in 1620 and twice the size than it is today it once had stabling for over 200 horses.

These two local don't seen to mind about the flooded river.

The ancient milepost showing 58 miles to London, which is barely an hour's drive nowadays, but hundreds of years ago it would probably have taken 2 or 3 days.

This lovely house is simply called "The Corner House".

These two 15th century timber framed houses are called Priests House and Ancient House.

The other public house still remaining in the village is "The Anchor".

The magnificent flint faced church of St Mary's was built in the 15th century by the wealthy Mors family.