Bungay

Settlement in Suffolk East Suffolk

England

Bungay

Bungay is a small market town located in the Waveney district of Suffolk, England. Situated on the River Waveney, it is approximately 20 miles southeast of Norwich and 15 miles northwest of Beccles. With a population of around 5,000 people, Bungay has a rich history dating back to the Anglo-Saxon era.

The town is known for its charming medieval architecture, with many timber-framed buildings lining its narrow streets. The centerpiece of Bungay is the impressive St. Mary's Church, a Grade I listed building that dates back to the 12th century. The church's tall tower offers panoramic views of the surrounding countryside.

Bungay is also famous for its annual street market, which has been held since the Middle Ages. The market takes place every Thursday and offers a variety of goods, including fresh produce, clothing, and household items. Additionally, the town hosts various events and festivals throughout the year, such as the Bungay Festival of Running and the Christmas Street Fair.

Nature enthusiasts will find Bungay to be a great base for exploring the surrounding countryside. The River Waveney provides opportunities for boating, fishing, and riverside walks, while the nearby Waveney Valley offers scenic landscapes and picturesque villages.

Overall, Bungay is a quaint and historic town that offers a peaceful and charming atmosphere, making it an ideal destination for those seeking a relaxing getaway or a glimpse into Suffolk's rich heritage.

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4-8, Earsham Street, Bungay (Listed Building)

C17 and early C18, 2 storey and attic. C19 wood shop front to No 4. List Entry Number: 1234532 Link

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Emmanuel Church, Upper Olland Street, Bungay

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Houses on the corner of Earsham Street, Bungay

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Bungay Castle

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St Mary's church, Bungay

St Mary's is a magnificent church which is now redundant and is cared for by The Church Conservation Trust and the Friends of St Mary’s Church: Link

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Earsham Street, Bungay

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Upper Olland Street, Bungay

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A143 east at Suffolk County border sign

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Market Place, Bungay

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Street sign, Popson Street, Bungay

This design of street sign is common in Bungay and some, like this one, carry the date 1919 in the corner.

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Fisher Theatre, Broad Street, Bungay

Fisher Theatre is now a cinema. On the right, the entrance to the pleasingly-named Cork Bricks, a short alley that cuts through to the next street.

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Drift House, Bungay

The building has the appearance of being a church.

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Alms houses in Outney Road, Bungay

St Edmund’s Almshouse, built in 1895 to the designs of E Banham, using funds donated by Frederick Smith (1833-1903), a local solicitor, is listed at Grade II, built of red brick laid in Flemish bond with stone dressings and plain red tiled roof covering.

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St Edmund's alms houses, Bungay - plaque detail

The central gable, which is taller than those flanking it, contains this carved stone plaque with Gothic trefoil arches bearing the date of 1895 and St Edmund’s Homes with the entwined letters SE above.

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St Edmund's alms houses, Bungay - chimney detail

Above the steeply pitched roof are five tall octagonal chimneys shafts with moulded brick bases and star tops.

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The site of the former Bungay Railway Station

Now a car park for the employees of Clays Printing Works. The station was 12¾ miles from Tivetshall and necessitated the building of two bridges numbers 1190 and 1192, within a half mile of each other, over the River Waveney as well as minor bridges over drainage ditches. The station itself had two platforms although only a single line each side of the station. The signal box was located between the station building and the Outney overbridge. The station underwent an improvement and expansion in 1933 when the previous wooden buildings were replaced with purpose-built brick buildings with all the usual amenities plus a W H Smith newspaper and book stall. The goods yard which was separated from the passenger station by the Outney overbridge consisted of a large crossing loop sidings and a goods shed containing a 30 cwt crane, cattle pens and loading dock. Coal bunkers and a water tank (still in use at The North Norfolk Railway).

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The former site of Bungay Waveney Valley Railway Station

In the trees and in part of the car park behind was the site of Bungay Railway Station. The station was 12¾ miles from Tivetshall and necessitated the building of two bridges numbers 1190 and 1192, within a half mile of each other, over the River Waveney as well as minor bridges over drainage ditches. The station itself had two platforms although only a single line each side of the station. The signal box was located between the station building and the Outney overbridge. The station underwent an improvement and expansion in 1933 when the previous wooden buildings were replaced with purpose-built brick buildings with all the usual amenities plus a W H Smith newspaper and book stall. The goods yard which was separated from the passenger station by the Outney overbridge consisted of a large crossing loop sidings and a goods shed containing a 30 cwt crane, cattle pens and loading dock. Coal bunkers and a water tank which is still in use at Weybourne Station on the North Norfolk Railway. TG1141 : Water tank at Weybourne railway station

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Former line of the railway converted to a road (looking south)

This was the line of the former Waveney Valley Railway. Bungay Station was to the left of the picture in and behind the trees. Just this side of the car in the distance is the bridge crossing the River Waveney taking us back into Norfolk. The Bridge was designated the number 1190 by the WVR. Next stop, Earsham.

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Bungay is located at Grid Ref: TM3389 (Lat: 52.456101, Lng: 1.437246)

Administrative County: Suffolk

District: East Suffolk

Police Authority: Suffolk

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