How King Edmund Became Patron Saint of England
I must begin this evening by thanking James Sheen for arranging this event to celebrate the ev..
Bury’s Centuries-long Fight For Borough Status
For over four hundred years, Bury St Edmunds has been a borough, meaning that it is not just ..
A Blight at the End of the Tunnel
I believe that I have the dubious distinction of being the only baby to be born in the confines..
Relay For Life – Cancer Research
Almost 14 years ago I heard those dreaded words “I’m sorry you have cancer." A major ..
Walking The St Edmund Way with Marcus Powles
My earliest memories are not of Bury St Edmunds, but of Sudbury. I remember walking into town w..
Gearing up for 2nd Anniversary Party of We Love Bury St Edmunds
December is approaching at an alarming rate, and as usual, at WLBSE Towers, we are gearing up f..
Why Are We Celebrating St Edmunds Day?
You might be wondering why are we celebrating St Edmunds Day, a long-dead king from 1148 year..
Memory of the Fallen – Remembrance Parade
In November 2017, I was able to be upfront and close to what was happening with the "Memory of ..
Fond Memories, Abbey Gardens
Some of my fond recollections of the Abbey Gardens began early in life during the summer when ..
The First Bury St Edmunds Literature Festival 2017
So why the Literature Festival? Bury has a music festival, a food festival, a children’s fest..