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1. The date 1579 refers to when Orford, Suffolk was first created a borough.

 

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87. The craft shop, Orford, Suffolk

 

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88. The Kings Head Inn, Orford, Suffolk

 

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89. The 12th century St Bartholomew's church, Orford, Suffolk.
More details and photos can be found on Simon Knott's Suffolk Churches website.

 

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90. The Market Hill.
There has been a Market in Orford since at least 1105.
See what has changed over the years (or not) by comparing with the 1959
photo by Chuck Van Wey, (91, below)

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91. Market Hill, Orford, Suffolk

 

The very picturesque Quay Street runs down from Market Hill to the riverside:

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92. Cottages in Quay Street, Orford, Suffolk

 

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93. Cottages in Quay Street, Orford, Suffolk

 

Three views of Orford Castle, built between 1165 and 1173

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94. Approaching Orford Castle, Orford, Suffolk

 

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95. Orford castle, Orford, Suffolk

 

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96. Orford castle, Orford, Suffolk

 


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97. Cottages in Castle Street, Orford, Suffolk

 

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98. Orford Ness* Lighthouse from Orford Quay

 

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99.Distant buildings on Orford Ness* are atomic weapons laboratories used to test nuclear weaponry.*
Orford Ness is now administered by The National Trust. Visit the Orford Ness web site.

 

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