The key to Wetheringsett church, Suffolk. Back in 2002 you had to ask a tiny old woman in a pink cottage to borrow it, if you wanted to look around the church - now (I am told) it is open all day. Good for visitors, less disruptive for the old lady, but sad for those of us that like to see and use big old keys!

Splendid place. So peaceful and yet it is a stones throw from the nightmare that is the dreaded evil A140.

Had to do this one as I wanted a picture of the grave with the skeleton holding an arrow! which I first saw on Simon Knotts magnificent Suffolkchurches site.

This church has a big opening on the face of the tower, I think it was once a door for a really tall person! maybe.

Mid-Suffolk Light Railway affectionately known as "The Middy"

Brockford Station, Wetheringsett, near Stowmarket, Suffolk, England, UK

The Postcard

A postcard bearing no studio name that was posted on Thursday the 18th. June 1914; the location of posting is unfortunately not legible.

The card was posted to:

Miss L. Baker,

The Rectory,

Wetheringsett,

Near Stowmarket,

Suffolk.

The message on the divided back of the card was as follows:

"Dear L,

Just a Post Card to you as

I think it is my turn to write.

This is a photo of the Rectory.

I went for a ride on Tuesday

nearly to Yardley, then Connie

went as far as Stoke.

Hope you are well as it leaves

me the same,

Hope to hear from you soon,

With love from Emily.

I don't know when I shall be

coming".

There are clues in the message as to the very approximate location of the rectory in the photograph; if anyone recognises it, please leave a note.

The Bai Lang Rebellion

So what else happened on the day that Emily posted the card?

Well, on the 18th. June 1914, the rebel bandit leader Bai Lang, the "White Wolf" of China, was reported to have massacred over 10,000 inhabitants in the town of Taochau south of Lanzhou one day after escaping federal soldiers. This was according to a telegraph report from local missionaries that was sent to the Chinese government.

The Collapse of a Railway Bridge in Scotland

Also on that day, a railway bridge collapsed at Carrbridge in Scotland following a torrential thunderstorm that killed five people.

E. G. Marshall

The 18th. June 1914 also marked the birth in Owatonna, Minnesota of E. G. Marshall, American actor, best known for his role as 'Juror Number 4' in the film 12 Angry Men.

He also appeared in the television medical dramas The Defenders and The Bold Ones: The New Doctors.

Marshall died in 1998.

I visited the Mid Suffolk Light Railway on 31st May 2010 - on my birthday

Nice view of hassocks.

Mid-Suffolk Light Railway, Wetheringsett, Suffolk, UK - May 2007

Mid-Suffolk Light Railway, Wetheringsett, Suffolk, UK - May 2007

Here lies the body of Joan Braham widowe dedicated to God, late wife to John Braham armiger who died the 18th day of November AD 1519 on whose soul may God have mercy Amen"

Joan Reyden dressed as a vowess (a widow who vows not to remarry) was the wife of John Braham of Wetheringsett and mother of Margaret d1561 www.flickr.com/gp/52219527@N00/4M48ZE 2nd wife of Sir Thomas Blennerhassett 1531 www.flickr.com/gp/52219527@N00/44z573

Heraldry - Braham / Braham impaling Reyden / Reyden

▪︎SWAFFHAM BULBECK WAR MEMORIAL▪︎

The Swaffham Bulbeck Memorial stands on the Stocks Green, between the two branches of the High Street within Swaffham Bulbeck, and takes the form of a Celtic cross mounted on a tapered plinth with a two-stepped base. There are fifteen names listed for World War 1 and three names for World War 2. The memorial was built by by Messrs. Goddard of Bury St Edmunds and H. & F. Stevens of Swaffham Bulbeck. The Memorial was unveiled on 16th January 1921, with dedication by Frederic Henry Chase, Bishop of Ely. Costs were met through public funding. It is listed as a Garde II Listed Building. It was cleaned and reapired in 2010 with a grant from the War Memorials Trust.

In honoured memory of parishioners

who fell in the Great War 1914–1918

– World War One –

▪︎BAREFORD, Alfred Manning – Serjeant 7953, 2nd Battalion, Essex Regiment. Killed in action 3rd May 1917. Aged 31. Born and resident Swaffham Bulbeck, enlisted Cambridge. Son of Reuben Bareford, of Swaffham, Bulbeck, Cambridge. No known grave. Commemorated on Arras Memorial, Pas de Calais, France. Bay 7.

▪︎BROWN, Arthur George – probably Arthur George Brown, Sapper 22200, 422nd Company, Royal Engineers. Killed in action Tuesday, 31st July 1917 in France and Flanders. Born Ipswich, Suffolk, enlisted Bury St Edmunds. No known grave. Commemorated on Ypres (Menin Gate) Memorial, Ieper, West-Vlaanderen, Belgium. Panel 9.

▪︎BUTLER, Henry George – [Listed as George Henry BUTLER on SDGW] Lance Corporal 7713, 1st Battalion, Prince of Wales's Own (North Staffordshire Regiment). Died of wounds Sunday, 25th June 1916. Aged 28. Born Swaffham, enlisted Cambridge. Son of Charles J. and Sarah Butler, of Swaffham Bulbeck, Cambridge. Buried in Boulogne Eastern Cemetery, Pas de Calais, France. Plot VIII. Row B. Grave 106. Extract from Cambridge Independent Press - Friday 7th July 1916, page 4:

Swaffham Bulbeck Man Dead.

The sad tidings have reach Swaffham Bulbeck of the death Lance-Corpl. Henry George Butler, of the North Staffords, youngest son of Mr. and Mrs. Charles J. Butler, of this village. He joined the Army in October, 1914, and rejoined his old regiment on the memorable August Bank Holiday of 1914. On two occasions he has been home on leave. About seven weeks ago he was severely wounded in the head, and was taken base hospital at Boulogne.

After a critical operation, some hopes were entertained of his recovery. His brother, Charles Butler, visited him at the hospital, and, although speechless, the wounded man recognised his brother, and made signs for him to take a flashlight which he had carried on the battlefield, and which had been pierced by a bullet. It is gratifying to the bereaved parents and others to hear how splendidly the work of the hospital is carried on, and how devotedly the doctors and nurses work for the alleviation of the suffering and the wounded.

Lance-Corpl. Butler passed away on the 25th June, and was buried in the cemetery near the hospital, where many of our brave soldiers have been laid to rest, having so nobly given their lives for their country. Lance-Corpl. Butler was first-class signaller. He was a great favourite in his regiment, where he will be greatly missed. Mr. and Mrs. Butler wish to thank all kind friends for their expressions of sympathy in their great sorrow.

▪︎BUTLER, Owen James – Second Lieutenant, 7th Battalion, Norfolk Regiment. Killed in action 16th October 1918. Aged 20. Son of Mr. and Mrs. C. Butler, of Archer's Farm, Swaffham Bulbeck, Cambs. Buried on the South side of main path in Auby Cnal Cemetery, Nord, France.

▪︎CORNWELL, Arthur Elias – Private 44679, 19th Battalion, Manchester Regiment. Killed in action Monday, 23rd April 1917 in France and Flanders. Born and resident Swaffham Bulbeck, enlisted Newmarket, Suffolk. Formerly 34641, Royal Fusiliers. Buried in Wancourt British Cemetery, Pas de Calais, France. Plot V. Row F. Grave 32.

▪︎DAY, George N – Private 9905, 2nd Battalion, Bedfordshire Regiment. Died of wounds on Thursday, 7th December 1916. Born Little Swaffham, enlisted Cambridge, resident Trumpington. Buried in Warlincourt Halte British Cemetery, Saulty, Pas de Calais, France. Plot IV. Row D. Grave 10.

▪︎FORDHAM, Bert – Private 20471, 7th Battalion, Suffolk Regiment. Killed in action on Monday, 3rd July 1916. Aged 26. Born Bristol, enlisted Cambridge. Son of Nathan Fordham of Swaffham Bulbeck, Cambridge. No known grave. Commemorated on the Thiepval Memorial, Somme, France. Pier and Face 1 C and 2 A.

▪︎JOHNSON, Arthur John – Private 71974, 1st Battalion, Sherwood Foresters (Nottinghamshire and Derbyshire Regiment). Killed in action on Tuesday, 31st July 1917. Born Swaffham, Cambs, enlisted Newmarket, Suffolk, resident Islington, Middlesex. Buried in Hooge Crater Cemetery, Ieper, West-Vlaanderen, Belgium. Plot III. Row K. Grave 17.

▪︎LAWRENCE, Joseph – Bombardier 21077, 35th Heavy Battery, Royal Garrison Artillery. Killed in action on Monday, 1st April 1918. Aged 31. Born Bottisham, enlisted Cambridge. Son of Emily and William Lawrence, of Long Meadow, Bottisham Lode, Cambs. Buried in Louvencourt Military Cemetery, Somme, France. Plot I. Row D. Grave 32.

▪︎PEARMAN, Albert Edward – Lance Corporal 16567, 11th Battalion, Suffolk Regiment. Killed in action on Saturday, 1st July 1916. Aged 23. Born Ashdon, Essex, enlisted Cambridge. Son of Mr. C. Pearman, of Chalk Farm, Bottisham, Cambs. No known grave. Commemorated on the Thiepval Memorial, Somme, France. Pier and Face 1 C and 2 A.

▪︎PETERS, MM Edward – Gunner 82995, ''A'' Battery, 94th Brigade, Royal Field Artillery. Killed in action on Monday, 18th September 1916. Aged 21. Born and enlisted Cambridge. Son of Albert and Elizabeth Peters, of Swaffham Bulbeck, Cambs. No known grave. Commemorated on the Thiepval Memorial, Somme, France. Pier and Face 1 A and 8 A.

▪︎ROLPH, Ernest – Lance Corporal 975, 25th Battalion, Australian Infantry, A.I.F. Killed in action 10th June 1918. Aged 31. Born Swaffham Bulbeck, Cambridge, England, Enlisted Pomona, Quuensland, Australia. Brother of Ethel Rolph of Wetheringsett Manor, Stowmarket. Son of Thomas and Sarah Elizabeth Rolph. Born at Swaffham, Cambs, England. Labourer by trade. Attested 12th January 1915. Served in Gallipoli from 3rd November 1915, disembarked Alexandria 9th January 1916, joined B.E.F. 14th March 1916, disembarked Marseilles 19th March 1916. Suffered gunshot wounds to left shoulder 10th August 1916, admitted Chatham Hospital with gunshot wounds 12th August 1916. Discharged 20th October 1916, Embarked Le Havre France 17th May 1918. Rejoined battalion 25th May 1918. Height 5 feet 8½ inches, chest 35-38 inches, fair complexion, blue grey eyes, brown hair, religious denomination Church of England. No known grave. Commemorated on Villers-Bretonneux Memorial, Somme, France.

▪︎SCOTT, Edward Thomas – Private 320906, 15th Battallion, Suffolk Regiment. Died of wounds on, Sunday, 29th September 1918. Born Swaffham, enlisted Newmarket. Formerly 47561, Suffolk Regiment. Buried in St. Sever Cemetery Extension, Rouen, Seine-Maritime, France. Section S. Plot II. Row E. Grave 2.

▪︎SHIPP, Albert – Private 24766, 11th Battalion, Suffolk Regiment. Killed in action on Thursday, 26th April 1917. Born Swaffham Bulbeck, enlisted Newmarket. No known grave. Commemorated on the Arras Memorial, Pas de Calais, France. Bay 4.

▪︎WISBEACH, Alfred John — Private 28790, 2nd Battalion, Hampshire Regiment. Killed in action on Wednesday, 2nd October 1918. Born and resident Swaffham, Cambs, enlisted Brockenhurst, Hampshire. Formerly, 203103, Dorsetshire Regiment. No known grave. Commemorated on Tyne Cot Memorial, Zonnebeke, West-Vlaanderen, Belgium. Panel 88 to 90 and 162.

– World War Two –

▪︎MARSH, James William – No further details currently.

▪︎MILLER, Terence George — Private 2188361, 46 Company, Aux. Mil., Pioneer Corps. Died Monday, 17th June 1940. Aged 22. Son of Harold and Thurza Butler, of Swaffham Bulbeck, Cambridgeshire. Buried in Pornic War Cemetery, Loire-Atlantique, France. Special Memorial Plot 1. Row C. Grave 8.

▪︎WATERS, John Stephen – [Stephen John Victor Frank on CWGC] Aircraftman 2nd Class 1474439, Royal Air Force Volunteer Reserve. Died 23rd February 1945. Aged 43. Son of Stephen and Elizabeth Waters; husband of Pearl Waters, of Swaffham Bulbeck. Buried in Swaffham Bulbeck Cemetery, Cambridgeshire, United Kingdom. Plot/Row/Section S. Grave 2.

Also listed for this parish in the Ely Cathedral Second World War Book of Remembrance:

▪︎HARDY, John William – No further details currently.

Information sourced from – www.roll-of-honour.com/Cambridgeshire/SwaffhamBulbeck.html

Mid Suffolk Light Railway 2022

▪︎SWAFFHAM BULBECK WAR MEMORIAL▪︎

The Swaffham Bulbeck Memorial stands on the Stocks Green, between the two branches of the High Street within Swaffham Bulbeck, and takes the form of a Celtic cross mounted on a tapered plinth with a two-stepped base. There are fifteen names listed for World War 1 and three names for World War 2. The memorial was built by by Messrs. Goddard of Bury St Edmunds and H. & F. Stevens of Swaffham Bulbeck. The Memorial was unveiled on 16th January 1921, with dedication by Frederic Henry Chase, Bishop of Ely. Costs were met through public funding. It is listed as a Garde II Listed Building. It was cleaned and reapired in 2010 with a grant from the War Memorials Trust.

In honoured memory of parishioners

who fell in the Great War 1914–1918

– World War One –

▪︎BAREFORD, Alfred Manning – Serjeant 7953, 2nd Battalion, Essex Regiment. Killed in action 3rd May 1917. Aged 31. Born and resident Swaffham Bulbeck, enlisted Cambridge. Son of Reuben Bareford, of Swaffham, Bulbeck, Cambridge. No known grave. Commemorated on Arras Memorial, Pas de Calais, France. Bay 7.

▪︎BROWN, Arthur George – probably Arthur George Brown, Sapper 22200, 422nd Company, Royal Engineers. Killed in action Tuesday, 31st July 1917 in France and Flanders. Born Ipswich, Suffolk, enlisted Bury St Edmunds. No known grave. Commemorated on Ypres (Menin Gate) Memorial, Ieper, West-Vlaanderen, Belgium. Panel 9.

▪︎BUTLER, Henry George – [Listed as George Henry BUTLER on SDGW] Lance Corporal 7713, 1st Battalion, Prince of Wales's Own (North Staffordshire Regiment). Died of wounds Sunday, 25th June 1916. Aged 28. Born Swaffham, enlisted Cambridge. Son of Charles J. and Sarah Butler, of Swaffham Bulbeck, Cambridge. Buried in Boulogne Eastern Cemetery, Pas de Calais, France. Plot VIII. Row B. Grave 106. Extract from Cambridge Independent Press - Friday 7th July 1916, page 4:

Swaffham Bulbeck Man Dead.

The sad tidings have reach Swaffham Bulbeck of the death Lance-Corpl. Henry George Butler, of the North Staffords, youngest son of Mr. and Mrs. Charles J. Butler, of this village. He joined the Army in October, 1914, and rejoined his old regiment on the memorable August Bank Holiday of 1914. On two occasions he has been home on leave. About seven weeks ago he was severely wounded in the head, and was taken base hospital at Boulogne.

After a critical operation, some hopes were entertained of his recovery. His brother, Charles Butler, visited him at the hospital, and, although speechless, the wounded man recognised his brother, and made signs for him to take a flashlight which he had carried on the battlefield, and which had been pierced by a bullet. It is gratifying to the bereaved parents and others to hear how splendidly the work of the hospital is carried on, and how devotedly the doctors and nurses work for the alleviation of the suffering and the wounded.

Lance-Corpl. Butler passed away on the 25th June, and was buried in the cemetery near the hospital, where many of our brave soldiers have been laid to rest, having so nobly given their lives for their country. Lance-Corpl. Butler was first-class signaller. He was a great favourite in his regiment, where he will be greatly missed. Mr. and Mrs. Butler wish to thank all kind friends for their expressions of sympathy in their great sorrow.

▪︎BUTLER, Owen James – Second Lieutenant, 7th Battalion, Norfolk Regiment. Killed in action 16th October 1918. Aged 20. Son of Mr. and Mrs. C. Butler, of Archer's Farm, Swaffham Bulbeck, Cambs. Buried on the South side of main path in Auby Cnal Cemetery, Nord, France.

▪︎CORNWELL, Arthur Elias – Private 44679, 19th Battalion, Manchester Regiment. Killed in action Monday, 23rd April 1917 in France and Flanders. Born and resident Swaffham Bulbeck, enlisted Newmarket, Suffolk. Formerly 34641, Royal Fusiliers. Buried in Wancourt British Cemetery, Pas de Calais, France. Plot V. Row F. Grave 32.

▪︎DAY, George N – Private 9905, 2nd Battalion, Bedfordshire Regiment. Died of wounds on Thursday, 7th December 1916. Born Little Swaffham, enlisted Cambridge, resident Trumpington. Buried in Warlincourt Halte British Cemetery, Saulty, Pas de Calais, France. Plot IV. Row D. Grave 10.

▪︎FORDHAM, Bert – Private 20471, 7th Battalion, Suffolk Regiment. Killed in action on Monday, 3rd July 1916. Aged 26. Born Bristol, enlisted Cambridge. Son of Nathan Fordham of Swaffham Bulbeck, Cambridge. No known grave. Commemorated on the Thiepval Memorial, Somme, France. Pier and Face 1 C and 2 A.

▪︎JOHNSON, Arthur John – Private 71974, 1st Battalion, Sherwood Foresters (Nottinghamshire and Derbyshire Regiment). Killed in action on Tuesday, 31st July 1917. Born Swaffham, Cambs, enlisted Newmarket, Suffolk, resident Islington, Middlesex. Buried in Hooge Crater Cemetery, Ieper, West-Vlaanderen, Belgium. Plot III. Row K. Grave 17.

▪︎LAWRENCE, Joseph – Bombardier 21077, 35th Heavy Battery, Royal Garrison Artillery. Killed in action on Monday, 1st April 1918. Aged 31. Born Bottisham, enlisted Cambridge. Son of Emily and William Lawrence, of Long Meadow, Bottisham Lode, Cambs. Buried in Louvencourt Military Cemetery, Somme, France. Plot I. Row D. Grave 32.

▪︎PEARMAN, Albert Edward – Lance Corporal 16567, 11th Battalion, Suffolk Regiment. Killed in action on Saturday, 1st July 1916. Aged 23. Born Ashdon, Essex, enlisted Cambridge. Son of Mr. C. Pearman, of Chalk Farm, Bottisham, Cambs. No known grave. Commemorated on the Thiepval Memorial, Somme, France. Pier and Face 1 C and 2 A.

▪︎PETERS, MM Edward – Gunner 82995, ''A'' Battery, 94th Brigade, Royal Field Artillery. Killed in action on Monday, 18th September 1916. Aged 21. Born and enlisted Cambridge. Son of Albert and Elizabeth Peters, of Swaffham Bulbeck, Cambs. No known grave. Commemorated on the Thiepval Memorial, Somme, France. Pier and Face 1 A and 8 A.

▪︎ROLPH, Ernest – Lance Corporal 975, 25th Battalion, Australian Infantry, A.I.F. Killed in action 10th June 1918. Aged 31. Born Swaffham Bulbeck, Cambridge, England, Enlisted Pomona, Quuensland, Australia. Brother of Ethel Rolph of Wetheringsett Manor, Stowmarket. Son of Thomas and Sarah Elizabeth Rolph. Born at Swaffham, Cambs, England. Labourer by trade. Attested 12th January 1915. Served in Gallipoli from 3rd November 1915, disembarked Alexandria 9th January 1916, joined B.E.F. 14th March 1916, disembarked Marseilles 19th March 1916. Suffered gunshot wounds to left shoulder 10th August 1916, admitted Chatham Hospital with gunshot wounds 12th August 1916. Discharged 20th October 1916, Embarked Le Havre France 17th May 1918. Rejoined battalion 25th May 1918. Height 5 feet 8½ inches, chest 35-38 inches, fair complexion, blue grey eyes, brown hair, religious denomination Church of England. No known grave. Commemorated on Villers-Bretonneux Memorial, Somme, France.

▪︎SCOTT, Edward Thomas – Private 320906, 15th Battallion, Suffolk Regiment. Died of wounds on, Sunday, 29th September 1918. Born Swaffham, enlisted Newmarket. Formerly 47561, Suffolk Regiment. Buried in St. Sever Cemetery Extension, Rouen, Seine-Maritime, France. Section S. Plot II. Row E. Grave 2.

▪︎SHIPP, Albert – Private 24766, 11th Battalion, Suffolk Regiment. Killed in action on Thursday, 26th April 1917. Born Swaffham Bulbeck, enlisted Newmarket. No known grave. Commemorated on the Arras Memorial, Pas de Calais, France. Bay 4.

▪︎WISBEACH, Alfred John — Private 28790, 2nd Battalion, Hampshire Regiment. Killed in action on Wednesday, 2nd October 1918. Born and resident Swaffham, Cambs, enlisted Brockenhurst, Hampshire. Formerly, 203103, Dorsetshire Regiment. No known grave. Commemorated on Tyne Cot Memorial, Zonnebeke, West-Vlaanderen, Belgium. Panel 88 to 90 and 162.

– World War Two –

▪︎MARSH, James William – No further details currently.

▪︎MILLER, Terence George — Private 2188361, 46 Company, Aux. Mil., Pioneer Corps. Died Monday, 17th June 1940. Aged 22. Son of Harold and Thurza Butler, of Swaffham Bulbeck, Cambridgeshire. Buried in Pornic War Cemetery, Loire-Atlantique, France. Special Memorial Plot 1. Row C. Grave 8.

▪︎WATERS, John Stephen – [Stephen John Victor Frank on CWGC] Aircraftman 2nd Class 1474439, Royal Air Force Volunteer Reserve. Died 23rd February 1945. Aged 43. Son of Stephen and Elizabeth Waters; husband of Pearl Waters, of Swaffham Bulbeck. Buried in Swaffham Bulbeck Cemetery, Cambridgeshire, United Kingdom. Plot/Row/Section S. Grave 2.

Also listed for this parish in the Ely Cathedral Second World War Book of Remembrance:

▪︎HARDY, John William – No further details currently.

Information sourced from – www.roll-of-honour.com/Cambridgeshire/SwaffhamBulbeck.html

Mid-Suffolk Light Railway, Wetheringsett, Suffolk, UK - May 2007

Mid-Suffolk Light Railway, Wetheringsett, Suffolk, UK - May 2007

Mid-Suffolk Light Railway, Wetheringsett, Suffolk, UK - May 2007

Resident Locomotive MSLR Falmouth Docks & Co. 0-6-0ST in the lead with Hudson-Clarke Industrail Locomotive 0-6-0ST No.1700 'Wissington'

All Saints, Wetheringsett, Suffolk

A grand late medieval church in a quiet village not far from the A140. The Perpendicular windows and the walls of glass of the clerestory fill it full of light.

Mid-Suffolk Light Railway, Wetheringsett, Suffolk, UK - May 2007

Brother Pete and I diverted to the Mid- Suffolk Light Railway at Wetheringsett, near Stowmarket, on a non-operating day, Sat. 1st May 2004. See 2007 to see the working day we all had there.

Mid-Suffolk Light Railway, Wetheringsett, Suffolk, UK - May 2007

Mid-Suffolk Light Railway, Wetheringsett, Suffolk, UK - May 2007

Mid-Suffolk Light Railway, Wetheringsett, Suffolk, UK - May 2007

Mid-Suffolk Light Railway, Wetheringsett, Suffolk, UK - May 2007

All Saints' churchyard, Wetheringsett, Suffolk

Gloves at the feet of Sir Thomas Blennerhassett 1531

Mid-Suffolk Light Railway, Wetheringsett, Suffolk, UK - May 2007

Latin and greek inscriptions to John Simson 1697, apothecary, monument erected to his beloved friend ""amici sui peramantissimi” by Rev John Sheppard of Wetheringsett. At his death Simson left a perpetual charge on land and farms in Debenham and Framlingham to provide 42 wheaten loaves every Sunday for the poor, , also coats of light grey cloth for 8 poor men and gowns for 6 poor women on Christmas Day each year.

Mid Suffolk Light Railway 2022

Mid-Suffolk Light Railway, Wetheringsett, Suffolk, UK - May 2007

Mid-Suffolk Light Railway, Wetheringsett, Suffolk, UK - May 2007

Mid-Suffolk Light Railway affectionately known as "The Middy"

Brockford Station, Wetheringsett, near Stowmarket, Suffolk, England, UK

All Saints, Wetheringsett, Suffolk

A grand late medieval church in a quiet village not far from the A140. The Perpendicular windows and the walls of glass of the clerestory fill it full of light.

Mid-Suffolk Light Railway, Wetheringsett, Suffolk, UK - May 2007

Mid-Suffolk Light Railway affectionately known as "The Middy"

Brockford Station, Wetheringsett, near Stowmarket, Suffolk, England, UK

Mid-Suffolk Light Railway affectionately known as "The Middy"

Brockford Station, Wetheringsett, near Stowmarket, Suffolk, England, UK

Brother Pete and I diverted to the Mid- Suffolk Light Railway at Wetheringsett, near Stowmarket, on a non-operating day, Sat. 1st May 2004. See 2007 to see the working day we all had there.

Mid-Suffolk Light Railway, Wetheringsett, Suffolk, UK - May 2007

Mid-Suffolk Light Railway, Wetheringsett, Suffolk, UK - May 2007

Mid-Suffolk Light Railway, Wetheringsett, Suffolk, UK - May 2007

Mid-Suffolk Light Railway, Wetheringsett, Suffolk, UK - May 2007

Mid-Suffolk Light Railway, Wetheringsett, Suffolk, UK - May 2007