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Countryside Club Present…..
This travelogue film captures the chocolate box image of some the villages in rural Suffolk which have inspired artists and enthralled visitors over the years.
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Overview
Made by the Glasgow Countryside Club, the film shows the sights and delights that can be seen touring the villages of Lavenham, Kersey and Constable's Dedham Vale - many of which remain unchanged over the years and still offer the picture postcard views of timber framed houses, quaint cottages and rose gardens. With a thirsty traveller in mind, the film also includes a number of signs of local pubs!
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