Hadleigh, Suffolk

Hadleigh is an ancient market town and civil parish in South Suffolk, East Anglia, situated between the larger towns of Sudbury and Ipswich. The headquarters of Babergh District Council are located in the town, which at the 2001 census had a population of 7,235.
History
Guthrum, King of the Danes, is said to be buried in the grounds of St Mary's Church in the town. He was defeated by King Alfred at the battle of Edington in 878.
Hadleigh was one of the East Anglian towns that derived its prosperity from its wool and cloth industries. It has a 15th-century timber-framed Guildhall and many fine examples of timber and brick listed buildings, some with highly detailed 17th century plasterwork or "pargeting". Most of these buildings can be found in the High Street, Angel Street, Benton Street, and the immediately surrounding area.
The town has a total of 246 listed buildings. The Georgian East House, on George Street, has been...