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St Edmund's Catholic Church, located in Westgate Street, is the Roman Catholic parish church of Bury St Edmunds. Founded by the Jesuits in 1763, the present church building is grade II listed. It was built in 1837. It is administered by the Diocese of East Anglia in its Bury St Edmunds deanery.
Discover the history, food, shopping and entertainment of Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk's Foodie Capital and England's Most Dog Friendly Town. Explore the Abbey of St Edmund, the original patron saint of England, and watch films and events celebrating its 1,000th anniversary.
- Relax in the stunning Abbey Gardens in the heart of Bury St Edmunds and discover the ruins of the 11th Century Benedictine Abbey of St Edmund. 1000 years since the founding of the Abbey of St Edmund will be marked with a year of celebrations in 2022.
- Attend an event at The Athenaeum, a wonderful Grade I listed building with a Georgian chandeliered ballroom this is where the likes of Charles Dickens came to give readings of their novels.
- Discover more about children’s author Beatrix Potter at the National Trust's Melford Hall with a fantastic collection of memorabilia from her time in Long Melford.
- See where scenes for Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows Part 1 were filmed in L avenham. Look out for De Vere House, the 14th century cottage filmed as the birthplace of Harry Potter.
Apr 27, 2024 · Bury St Edmunds was named to honour Edmund, a King of the East Angles. Edmund was born on Christmas Day 841 BCE and became a king at the age of 17. He fought alongside King Alfred of Wessex against invading Vikings and was captured by them in 869. The Vikings ordered him to renounce his Christian faith.
The Abbey ruins, Bury St Edmunds. The Abbey of Bury St Edmunds was once among the richest Benedictine monasteries in England, until its dissolution in 1539. It is in the town that grew up around it, Bury St Edmunds in the county of Suffolk, England. It was a centre of pilgrimage as the burial place of the Anglo-Saxon martyr -king Saint Edmund ...
9. Theatre Royal, Bury St. Edmunds. 409. Historic Sites. Built in 1819, this Grade 1 listed playhouse is the only surviving example of a Regency theatre in the UK. It is the only theatre open to the public in the National Trust's portfolio of properties…. 10. St. Mary's Church.
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Explore Bury St Edmunds, a medieval town with a rich history and a vibrant market. Discover the Abbey Gardens, the cathedral, the shops, the food and the events in this charming Suffolk destination.
