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Glemsford: Past into Present

A Suffolk Village with a long history

General History

Over the years, this site has been added to by the efforts of many individuals, all contributing to a growing picture of the history of this fascinating village.

Material available:

Recent additions:
• A Glemsford Child of the 1900s
• Glemsford Street Names - a project, perhaps?

• July 2009: "An Alarming Fire in Glemsford" and a look at the Allen family in 19th Century Glemsford
• The 1901 Census
• The War Memorial - who were these men? A new survey, using the 1911 Census.
• Little Egypt - why?
• Housing development
• Village Changes
• The Matting Industry
• Glemsford's Railway
• Flax industry

but have a look too at

• Some Special Glemsford People
• A study of the Parish Church of St Mary the Virgin