Geldeston

Civil Parish in Norfolk South Norfolk

England

Geldeston

Serpentine wall at the White House, Barsham The wall, in conjunction with other more conventional plain walls form an enclosed garden — Serpentine wall at the White House, Barsham Credit: Adrian S Pye

Geldeston is a civil parish located in the county of Norfolk, England. It is situated on the southern bank of the River Waveney, near the border with Suffolk. The village is approximately 4 miles south of the market town of Beccles and 12 miles southwest of the city of Norwich.

The parish covers an area of around 10 square kilometers and has a population of approximately 400 residents. Geldeston is known for its picturesque countryside, with rolling hills, lush green fields, and charming rural landscapes. The village is surrounded by farmland and has a peaceful and tranquil atmosphere.

Geldeston has a rich history, dating back to medieval times. The village is mentioned in the Domesday Book of 1086, where it is recorded as "Gellestuna." The historic St. Michael's Church, built in the 13th century, is a prominent landmark in the area.

The village is home to a friendly and close-knit community. It has a village hall which hosts various events and activities throughout the year, providing a hub for social gatherings and community engagement. Geldeston also has a traditional village pub, The Locks Inn, which is popular among locals and visitors alike.

Geldeston's location on the River Waveney makes it a popular destination for boating and fishing enthusiasts. The river provides opportunities for leisurely walks and wildlife spotting. The nearby Geldeston Locks, a series of three locks on the river, are a popular spot for visitors to watch boats navigate through the waterway. Overall, Geldeston offers a charming and idyllic rural retreat in the heart of Norfolk.

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Serpentine wall at the White House, Barsham

The wall, in conjunction with other more conventional plain walls form an enclosed garden

Adrian S Pye

Wooded pond

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Church of Holy Trinity

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Holy Trinity Church

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Holy Trinity Church

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Grave of Adrian and Marjorie Bell

Barsham Holy Trinity churchyard. At the age of 19 he explored the countryside in Hundon, Suffolk, to learn about agriculture, and he farmed in various locations over the next sixty years, ending up at Crake Hall at Barsham Link , until his death. His first book, Corduroy was an immediate best-seller and was followed by two more books on the countryside, Silver Ley in 1931 and The Cherry Tree in 1932, the three books forming a ruralist farm trilogy. He wrote the "Countryman’s Notebook" column in the Eastern Daily Press from 1950, and produced over twenty other books on the countryside, including Apple Acre (1942), Sunrise to Sunset (1944), The Budding Morrow (1946), The Flower and the Wheel (1949), Music in the Morning, (1954), A Suffolk Harvest (1956), the autobiographical My Own Master (1961) and The Green Bond (1976). Between 1930 and 1978, he set around 5,000 puzzles for The Times, and is credited with helping to establish its distinctive cryptic clue style.

Adrian S Pye