East Anglian Writers

Each year we hire a coach and take a leisurely tour of some of the region’s literary heritage with plenty of stops for drinks and cakes. We try to have a relaxing day structured around a little literary interest and somewhere nice to eat. This year’s tour, starting at Norwich station and picking up at Bury-St-Edmunds station, took in Long Melford via Bradfield Woods (Angus Wilson), Cockfield, (Robert Louis Stevenson) and a pub lunch in Monks Eleigh. It also included a stop at a member's house for coffee and a tea shop.

A band of merry travellers on their way! John Worrall outlines the itinerary.

Some Pickwick inspiration: The Angel Hotel in Bury St Edmunds.

Scenic Suffolk countryside.

At Cockfield, where Robert Louis Stevenson stayed briefly in his twenties.

Stopping for coffee at  the home of Frances and Roland Bee near Thorpe Morieux.

"Did someone mention biscuits?"

"What a wonderful house!"

The home of Frances and Roland Bee.

After a tour of the gardens.... and nature reserve.

Next stop, Monks Eleigh.

Stopping for lunch at The Swan (click here for more information)

"But what to order?"

"If we don't have starters, there might be room for desserts...?"

"What about the special of the day?"

Tucking in at The Swan.

The Church at Monks Eleigh.

Visiting the church at Kersly

Inside.....

Outside....

Inside Again... (to escape the rain!)

Just hanging around....

Tea at Long Melford.

More tea at Long Melford.

Checking final numbers, before we return home.

East Anglian Writers would like thank John Worrall for his hard work organising this year's Spring Jolly.