Brandon’s Pubs and Industries

Discover the industrial history of Brandon town on this guided walk.

Hear stories of the workers in Brandon's historical industries: flint knapping, fur processing factories and others – and about the many old pubs there used to be along the route (at least eight!) of which one is now a tea room, and another celebrates the flintknapping industry.

Plus, as every town had its gasworks, this walk will explore the site of Brandon's, visiting the manager’s house, along with the remnants of the Lode (the waterway used to bring up the coal from the main river) which is also famous for a World War I plane crash.

We will also see if we can answer the question: where did Monkey Stile Lane get its name?

This route has been specially created for Brandon's Heritage Open Days and will be guided by Imogen Radford and OSBrecks volunteers.

Timings

Friday 18 September:

10.30

Location & directions

Brandon Town Council, Old School House, Market Hill, Brandon, Suffolk, IP27 0AA

Directions:

Starts from Market Hill in front of council building/old school IP27 0AA What Three Words: hazy.crowns.hers

Contact on day:

Imogen Radford

Telephone number:

+447485397803

Booking information

Pre-booking requirement:

Pre-booking required

Booking conditions:

Please book using the following link: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/brandons-gasworks-old-industries-and-pubs-tickets-1987069511399?aff=oddtdtcreator

Booking contact name:

Imogen Radford

Booking telephone number:

+447485397803

Booking email:

[email protected]

Booking website:

https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/brandons-gasworks-old-industries-and-pubs-tickets-1987069511399?aff=oddtdtcreator

Additional information

2.5‑mile (4 km) free walk, funded by Brandon Town Council. Suitable for all ages, though a section along a busy road may challenge young families. The route follows pavements and firm paths. Town centre start/end with nearby cafés, shops and toilets (Brandon Centre 1 min away). Free parking at George Street and Brandon Centre (3‑hour limit). Bus stops 2 mins away; train station 15 mins. Not dog friendly.

Max number of people:

25

Estimated duration:

2 hour(s) 30 minute(s)

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