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Westley, Suffolk history

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Early history

Westley appeared in the 1086 Domesday Book under the name ‘Westlea’ meaning ‘westerly wood or clearing’ The Doomsday Book recorded the village as having 21 households and a total tax assessment of 3.3 geld units. ‘St Thomas the Martyr Church’ was the village’s first church, constructed in the 12th century after St Thomas of Canterbury. Its site is on the Western limit of the modern village, and is maintained as a quiet place for contemplation.

20th century

Westley was bombed by a Zeppelin airship during the First World War. The village formed part of LZ 37 Zeppelin’s flight path from Great Yarmouth on the night of 29 April 1915; there were no fatalities. Westley airfield was built in 1938 and predominately flew Westland Lysanders.

Manors

Pembroke (or Dunham Hall) which is thought to have stood near what is now Parson’s Barn and Luce’s (or Leo’s) Hall was situated where Westley Hall now stands. Luces Hall was in fact Lucas Hall in the village. Thomas Lucas (Solicitor General to Henry VII) was Thomas Lucas.

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Westley, Suffolk has places to explore by foot, bike or bus. Below are a selection of the varied Westley, Suffolk’s destinations you can visit with additional content available at the Walkfo Westley, Suffolk’s information audio spots:

Gibraltar Barracks, Bury St Edmunds Gibraltar Barracks is a military installation located on Out Risbygate, Bury St Edmunds. It is located in Bury, Suffolk.

The Old Cannon Brewery The Old Cannon Brewery is a brewpub in Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk, UK. They have a roster of regular cask ales that are produced year round.

West Suffolk (county) West Suffolk was an administrative county of England created in 1889 from part of Suffolk. It survived until 1974 when it was rejoined with East Suffolk. Its county town was Bury St Edmunds.

Cemetry Road Cemetry Road was a cricket ground in Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk. The ground was known as Field Lane from 1826 to 1854. It was later known as the West Suffolk Cricket Ground.

King’s Road drill hall, Bury St Edmunds The King’s Road drill hall, sometimes referred to as the Old Cavalry Barracks, is a former military installation in Bury St Edmunds. It is a Grade II listed building.

Bury Town F.C. Bury Town Football Club is a semi-professional football club based in Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk, England. The club are currently members of the Isthmian League North Division and play at Ram Meadow.

Team Bury F.C. Team Bury Football Club was a football club based in Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk. Consisting of players largely drawn from the West Suffolk College Football Academy, they were a feeder club and reserve team for Bury Town.

Bury St Edmunds Guildhall Bury St Edmunds Guildhall is a Grade I listed building. It is a municipal building in the town’s Guildhall Street. The building was built in the 1960s and 1960s.

St Edmundsbury Cathedral It is the seat of the Bishop of St Edmundsbury and Ipswich. Originating in the 11th century, it was rebuilt in the 12th and 16th centuries as a parish church and became a cathedral in 1914.

Diocese of St Edmundsbury and Ipswich The Diocese of St Edmundsbury and Ipswich is based in Ipswich, covering Suffolk (except Lowestoft) It is part of the Province of Canterbury. The diocese was formed on 23 January 1914 from parts of the diocese of Norwich and the Diocese of Ely.

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