
To inform, protect and enlightenso that people can share in the delight of where we live
Welcome to East Bergholt - home of John Constable
East Bergholt is a historical jewel in Suffolk, hosting a staggering 180+ Constable locations and 100+ listed buildings.
This site helps tourists, researchers and residents learn more about our very special village.
Explore and Learn

JOHN CONSTABLE
Comprehensive archive of over 180 Constable Landscapes in the East Bergholt area

STORIES OF NOTE
Interesting stories illustrating how East Bergholt evolved to the beautiful place it is today

LISTED BUILDINGS
Learn about the over 100 listed buildings within the village and their importance to our heritage

EAST BERGHOLT AT WAR
The village during the two world wars, and the stories of those who gave their lives

See how John Constable developed his style of painting over the years and how he captured so much of our village history in the making

See overlays of semi-transparent maps from 1840 to see current day locations in their historical context

Enclosure of 1817

Captain Pugwash

10 Downing Street

The Escaped Nun

The "East Bergholt Heritage Landscape Study" was the inspiration for this web site. Click here to download the study and other key reference material.
(C) East Bergholt Society