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Sudbury, Suffolk

Sudbury is a small, ancient market town in Suffolk, which stands on the River Stour, the boundary with Essex. Sudbury was an Anglo-Saxon settlement from the end of the 8th century, and its market was established in the early 11th century. Its textile industries prospered in the Late Middle Ages. The town became notable for its art in the 18th century, being the birthplace of Thomas Gainsborough. It is home to the Gainsborough's House museum, celebrating the work of the artist. The town is within the council area of Babergh (Suffolk).

Place Type: Town
Historic County: Suffolk
Lat, Long: 52.039211,0.73184656
Grid Reference: TL 8746 4139
Civil Parish: Sudbury CP
Council Area: Babergh CA (Suffolk CA)
Police Area: Suffolk PA

GBPN ID: 43197
Entry Type: Main listing (P)
URL: https://gazetteer.org.uk/place/Sudbury,_Suffolk_43197

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