East of England Sense of Place Suffolk
Guided tours of Suffolk's past

Introduction to Suffolk

Ipswich is East Anglia's first town. Founded in the 7 th century by the kings of East Anglia, it was the kingdom's main centre

for industry and international trade until the 9 th century.

From the late 9 th century, other towns were founded in the region. In 1086, when Domesday Book was compiled, Bury St Edmunds, Dunwich, Beccles, Sudbury, Clare and Eye were also functioning as towns .

Introduction to Suffolk

Land Use