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Sudbury Primary School

You can now view the Sudbury Primary School exhibition online. Developed by Sudbury Local History Group, the display explores the history of the School and education in Sudbury. This exhibition has now closed, but The Read more>>

Sudbury in the Second World War

You can now view the Sudbury in the Second World War exhibition online.Research has been brought together by Sudbury Local History Group, exploring the impact of WW2 on Sudbury parish and its neighbours. The exhibition Read more>>

Interview with Hans Tesk

Reel 7, 10.00-17.00 minutes An oral history interview was held by the Imperial War Museum with Hans Teske, a paratrooper, who was a pow, 1943-1947. He was held in the United States and then transferred Read more>>

Interview with Edgar Merry

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Sudbury History Group IT Support

We are looking for an individual who can support the publication of research by our local history group across the website and social media posts. The history group has discovered many fascinating stories linked to Read more>>

3D image of sudbury gasworks, a brick built building.

The Gasworks in 3D

Sudbury Gasworks Restoration Trust has worked with Nottingham Trent University and a cohort of volunteers during the restoration project. Capturing the progress at various stages and creating 3D virtual models. Several models have been produced Read more>>

The Retort House Roof

The Retort house roof is of significant architectural importance. Not only because of its age and construction, but also as we believe it to be one of the only remaining ones in the county. When Read more>>

image of the front of the gasworks building. A red brick building with a blue diaper pattern inlayed.

October Update From The Gasworks

It has been a busy October here at The Gasworks. Here is our monthly update to keep you up to date with what’s going on and what’s coming up. Restoration Update At the time of Read more>>

the underside of a historic roof being lime torched.

Lime Torching The Gasworks Roof

With the help of heritage roofer Richard Jordan, the local community had the opportunity to learn the method of Lime Torching. They also were able to mix and apply the mortar direct to the Gasworks Read more>>

Phot of the gasworks and a crane lifting off the roof.

Progress of Capital Works

Now that work has started on site, it has been a busy few weeks. Early focus was on setting up the site in the paddock area, which will eventually become the carpark, and putting in Read more>>