From the rolling countryside and charming market towns to the wind-swept beaches of the North Sea, Suffolk is a county that has shaped the stories and poetry of past and present.
Suffolk has a rich history that echoes through its villages, churches and coastal towns. Settled since the Anglo-Saxon era, its towns grew as trading centres and ports, inspiring stories of everyday life, local folklore and adventure. The county’s literary history includes not only the lives of famous writers but the places that inspired them.
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Whether you’re exploring the Suffolk coast, historic halls like Seckford Hall or Somerleyton Hall or small seaside towns, you can follow in the footsteps of authors whose work has left a lasting mark on British literature.
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Did Charles Dickens have any connection to Suffolk?
Yes! Dickens spent time in coastal towns along the Suffolk coastline, including Ipswich and Bury St Edmunds, drawing inspiration for works like David Copperfield and The Pickwick Papers.