![East Bergholt Society](/images/welcome/ebsoc-block-white.png)
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
![Map showing Constable Paintings](/images/welcome/constable-landscape.jpg)
JOHN CONSTABLE
Comprehensive archive of over 180 Constable Landscapes in the East Bergholt area
![Map showing Local Stories](/images/welcome/willy-lotts-2.jpg)
STORIES OF NOTE
Interesting stories illustrating how East Bergholt evolved to the beautiful place it is today
![Map showing Listed Buildings](/images/welcome/stour-house-v3-2.jpg)
LISTED BUILDINGS
Learn about the over 100 listed buildings within the village and their importance to our heritage
![Map showing War Story's locations](/images/welcome/soldier-on-grey.png)
EAST BERGHOLT AT WAR
The village during the two world wars, and the stories of those who gave their lives
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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
![Historical Maps](/images/welcome/eb-map-old-2.jpg)
See overlays of semi-transparent maps from 1840 to see current day locations in their historical context
![Enclosure](/images/welcome/pic9.png)
Enclosure of 1817
![Captain Pugwash](/images/welcome/pugwash.png)
Captain Pugwash
![10 Downing Street](/images/welcome/downing-street.jpg)
10 Downing Street
![The Escaped Nun](/images/welcome/old-hall.jpeg)
The Escaped Nun
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The "East Bergholt Heritage Landscape Study" was the inspiration for this web site. Click here to download the study and other key reference material.
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