Suffolk is most commonly known for its beautiful countryside
and ancient history, but did you know that it also has been home to many hugely
famous faces? Here Windmill Lodges gives you a look into the early lives of
many superstars, where many of them grew up in the towns and villages of
Suffolk. Windmill Lodges’ luxury log
cabins in Suffolk fit perfectly with its superstar residents, so book a
fabulous holiday away with us and treat yourself.
June Brown
June Brown, or Dot Cotton from EastEnders as she’s otherwise
known, was born in Needham Market in 1927 and was educated in Ipswich
throughout her childhood. She first went to Miss Daisy’s in 1930, when she was
just three years old, before moving to St John’s Church of England School. She
then enrolled in Ipswich High School for Girls where she received a
scholarship.
Archie
Leach
Archie Leach, or Cary Grant as he’s most famously known, ran
away at a young age to join an acrobatic troupe in Ipswich called the Pender
Troupe. He was the youngest member of the group at just 13 years old.
Bill Nighy
Bill Nighy, the hugely successful actor, has a house in
Aldeburgh and is often seen at Aldeburgh’s famous end of summer festival. Bill
Nighy is known for his range of roles, from Davy Jones in Pirates of the
Caribbean, to Rufus Scrimgeour in Harry Potter.
Delia Smith
Celebrity chef Delia Smith married her husband Michael Wynn
Jones at Stowmarket in 1971 and still lives in the area. She and her husband
also have investments in Norwich City Football Club which they strongly
support.
Twiggy
World famous model Twiggy lives in Southwold, and it was here
that she was first found by M&S to feature in their adverts while she was
relaxing at her local pub after a long walk on the beach with her husband.
Dressed in a woolly hat and anorak and far from her usual glamorous self, she
still caught the eye of the Executive Marketing Director for Marks and Spencer.
Ed Sheeran
Ed Sheeran was born in Hebden Bridge, but moved to
Framlingham as a child where he attended Thomas Mills High School. He played at
a number of small venues to try and get noticed, such as the Steamboat Tavern
in Ipswich, before he rose to fame. Ed still visits Suffolk regularly, and
recently passed his driving test at the Ipswich driving test centre on Ransomes
Europark. Ed also frequently stops over in Framlingham, just 2 miles from our
luxury log cabins, and is often found shopping in the co-op, or enjoying a pint
at The Station!
Anne Boleyn
Anne Boleyn’s aunt and uncle lived in Erwarton, and she often
travelled down from her birthplace of Blickling to visit them while growing up.
She even visited it once with Henry VIII. She was buried at the Tower of London
after she was beheaded, however it was rumoured that her heart was buried at
Erwarton. In 1838 work was done on the church and a heart shaped casket was
found filled with dust which was believed to be the remains of her heart.
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