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A village with a big story
Little Holland cottages at top of Green no longer there
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Claypits Pond with Horses 1905
Long Melford Coronation fancy dress competition at the British Legion in Cordell road1953
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Welcome to the Long Melford Heritage Centre

Welcome to Long Melford Heritage Centre, a place to connect with 2000 years of the area’s history.

We are always on the lookout for images or stories of our village, if you have anything you wish to share, please contact us

Family History

To access over a thousand biographies and family trees, enter the surname in the search box above and follow the links.
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Blog

From behind-the-scenes insights and latest historical research, to stories about local characters and items in collection.
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Photo Galleries

Over 800 images, recording both the personal and public face of the village since the nineteenth century.
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Archaeology

We exist as a place where people can discover and celebrate our fascinating past of this unique corner of the Stour valley.
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WW1 Archive

Over 800 of our men and women answered the Call. This page is dedicated to those who fell and those who returned. If however, you are researching a particular veteran, type the surname in the search box at the top of this page.
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Volunteering

Share your skills and learn new ones. You could take part in a dig, help out at the museum, undertake original research.
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Melford Memories

We exist as a place where people can discover and celebrate the diverse stories of Long Melford, its surrounding area and its people.
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Visit our Shop

Discover our books on local history. These make great presents and every purchase supports the growth of the Heritage Centre.
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Football and Cricket

The earliest record of Long Melford Football Club is 14th January 1868 against Ipswich Rangers, with Melford winning 5-1.
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Donate

Please support Long Melford Heritage Centre
Help us to continue sharing the fascinating stories of everyday life in Long Melford over the past 2000 years by donating online today.
Your donation has a real impact, and it will help us to survive in these uncertain times. Thank you for your support.
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