Woodbridge Pins and Buttons

The artwork illustrates the Woodbridge streetscape with an ink drawing. The drawing highlights the city's history in the state of New Jersey, USA.

Woodbridge Tide Mill Number of views as of 11th July 2017 = 400. There has been a tide mill here at Woodbridge (Suffolk) on the River Deben for over 800 years. The present structure was built in 1793 and by the 1950s it had become the last working tide mill in England. It finally closed in 1957, but was restored and opened to the public in 1973. Date: 29th July 2013.

An impressionistic view of the approach to Woodbridge in Suffolk along the footpath beside the River Deben. Woodbridge lies about 9 miles from the Suffolk coast on the tidal stretch of the river - used to power the tide mill on the quay.. The town was once known for shipbuilding, rope-making and sail-making - and apparently some of Drake's warships were built here. The Deben flows from here to Felixtowe where it meets the sea. This stretch is a haven for wildlife being a Special Protection Area.

Looking across the marina to the quayside at Woodbridge in Suffolk. This picturesque town lies on the River Deben. Here the tidal section of the river flows on to reach the North Sea at Felixtowe, The town was once known for shipbuilding, rope-making and sail-making - and apparently some of Drake's warships were built here! Now we find boats of all shapes and sizes tied up on the quayside. In the background is the old tide mill, harnessing the power of the tides to turn its wheel.

An impressionistic view of the quayside at Woodbridge, Suffolk. Woodbridge lies about 9 miles from the Suffolk coast on the tidal stretch of the River Deben - used to power the tide mill on the quay. The town was once known for shipbuilding, rope-making and sail-making - and apparently some of Drake's warships were built here! Now we find boats of all shapes and sizes tied up on the quayside. The Deben flows from on to Felixtowe where it eventually meets the North Sea.

A Thames sailing barge at the quayside in Woodbridge, Suffolk. These barges were once a common sight along the Thames estuary and the east coast of England. Being flat-bottomed and with a shallow draught they could negotiate the shallower areas of the Thames, its estuary and the tributary rivers. Woodbridge is a picturesque town on the River Deben in Suffolk. The quay area is full of photographic opportunities and in the background here is the old weatherboarded tide mill. Nikon D7100 Nikkor 18-200

Boats moored at Woodbridge on the River Deben in Suffolk. This image has been given a textured, impressionist finish. Woodbridge sits on the tidal stretch of the River Deben just before it flows into the North Sea at Felixtowe. The town was once known for its shipbuilding and rope making - and it is said that some of Sir Francis Drake's warships were built here. In the background is the iconic Tide Mill which harnesses the power of the tides to turn its wheel.

Boats moored at low tide on the River Deben at Woodbridge, Suffolk. Woodbridge is a pretty market town on the banks of the Deben, abouit 8 miles inland from the coast. It is at these lower stages of the river that it becomes tidal before entering the North Sea by Felixtowe. This area is ecologically important and is designated an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB). It is also a Ramsar (special protection) site. Nikon D200 Nikkor 18 - 200

The quay at Woodbridge in Suffolk at low tide. The many masts show that the main activity here is sailing! Woodbridge sits on the tidal stretch of the River Deben just before it flows into the North Sea at Felixtowe. The town was once known for its shipbuilding and rope making - and it is said that some of Sir Francis Drake's warships were built here. In the background is the iconic Tide Mill which harnesses the power of the tides to turn its wheel. The image has a textured finish.

The tide mill on the River Deben quayside at Woodbridge, Suffolk. This is the 'newest' of the mills that have stood on this site having been built in the 1600s. The earliest recorded mill here was in 1170. During th middle ages it was run by the local Augustinian priory but at the time of the Dissolution it passed into the hands of Henry VIII. It operated until 1957 sfter which it became derelict. However, following subsequent restoration it was re-opened in 1973.

The Granary and Tide Mill reflected in the calm water of the River Deben on a January afternoon.

Tide Mill and River Deben on a September afternoon.

The Tide Mill and River Deben on a February afternoon.

Woodbridge Tide Mill, on the River Deben.

Boats on the River Deben, and the tide mill, on a December morning.

The artwork illustrates the Woodbridge streetscape with an ink drawing. The drawing highlights the city's history in the state of New Jersey, USA.

The artwork illustrates the Woodbridge streetscape with an ink drawing. The drawing highlights the city's history in the state of New Jersey, USA.

The artwork illustrates the Woodbridge streetscape with an ink drawing. The drawing highlights the city's history in the state of New Jersey, USA.

The elegant Tide Mill at Woodbridge, Suffolk on the River Deben. This is the 'newest' of the mills that have stood on this site having been built in the 1600s. The earliest recorded mill here was in 1170. During th middle ages it was run by the local Augustinian priory but at the time of the Dissol;ution it pasdsed into the hands of Henry VIII. It operated until 1957 sfter which it became derelict. However, following subsequent restoration it was reopened in1973. Nikon D200 Nikkor 18-200

The tide mill on the River Deben quayside at Woodbridge, Suffolk. This is the 'newest' of the mills that have stood on this site having been built in the 1600s. The earliest recorded mill here was in 1170. During th middle ages it was run by the local Augustinian priory but at the time of the Dissolution it passed into the hands of Henry VIII. It operated until 1957 sfter which it became derelict. However, following subsequent restoration it was re-opened in 1973.

A digital pencil drawing of the tide mill on the River Deben quayside at Woodbridge, Suffolk. This is the 'newest' of the mills that have stood on this site having been built in the 1600s. The earliest recorded mill here was in 1170. During th middle ages it was run by the local Augustinian priory but at the time of the Dissolution it passed into the hands of Henry VIII. It operated until 1957 sfter which it became derelict. However, following subsequent restoration it was re-opened in 1973.

The tide mill on the River Deben quayside at Woodbridge, Suffolk. This is the 'newest' of the mills that have stood on this site having been built in the 1600s. The earliest recorded mill here was in 1170. During th middle ages it was run by the local Augustinian priory but at the time of the Dissol;ution it passed into the hands of Henry VIII. It operated until 1957 sfter which it became derelict. However, following subsequent restoration it was reopened in 1973.

A digital pencil sketch of the historic tide mill and its quayside on the River Deben at Woodbridge in Suffolk. This is the 'newest' of the mills that have stood on this site having been built in the 1600s. The earliest recorded mill here was in 1170. During th middle ages it was run by the local Augustinian priory but at the time of the Dissolution it passed into the hands of Henry VIII. It operated until 1957 sfter which it became derelict. However, after restoration it was re-opened in 1973.

Looking out over the River Deben from the yacht club at Woodbridge, Suffolk. Woodbridge sits on the tidal stretch of the Deben just before it flows into the North Sea at Felixtowe. The town was once known for its shipbuilding and rope making - and it is said that some of Sir Francis Drake's warships were built here. The image has a pastel art finish.

The River Deben in Suffolk at low tide seen from the footpath along itys bank. The lolw tide has revealed the mudflats which are a haven for wildlife such as a variety of waders prodding the silt for food. Further on is the harbour at Woodbridge on the tidal stretch of the River Deben just before it flows into the North Sea at Felixtowe. The town was once known for its shipbuilding and rope making - and it is said that some of Sir Francis Drake's warships were built here.

a walk along the riverside in Woodbridge, Suffolk

It's late afternoon at the River Deben quayside at Woodbridge, Suffolk and the low sun is lighting the scene and casting lengthening shadows. Woodbridge sits on the tidal stretch of the Deben just before it flows into the North Sea at Felixtowe. The town was once known for its shipbuilding and rope making - and it is said that some of Sir Francis Drake's warships were built here. Now we find mostly pleasure boats moored here - and a lone gull flying in!

An impressionistic scene of a yacht anchored on the River Deben at Woodbridge in Suffolk. This is the tidal stretch of the river which flows on to meet the North Sea at Felixtowe. Not only popular as a centre for watersports, particularly sailing and canoeing, this is an important ecological area - designated as a RAMSAR site (protected wetland) and an AONB (Area of Outstanding Natural beauty. A riverside path leads into the town of Woodbridge with its quay and iconic tide mill.

A scene captured late in the afternoon on the River Deben near Woodbridge in Suffolk with an impressionist finish. This is the tidal stretch of the river which flows on to meet the North Sea at Felixtowe. Not only popular as a centre for watersports, particularly sailing and canoeing, this is an important ecological area - designated as a RAMSAR site (protected wetland) and an AONB (Area of Outsrtanding Natural beauty. A riverside path leads into the town of Woodbridge and its quayside.

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Ye Olde Bell & Steelyard Number of views as of 22nd March 2016 = 700. Ye Olde Bell & Steelyard is a 16th century public house in the town of Woodbridge, Suffolk, England. The Steelyard from which the pub derives its name is basically a weighing machine which would have been housed in the wooden structure attached to the top right of the building. In the 17th century, the Steelyard would have been used to weigh carts in order to enforce the Road Traffic Act of the time, which stated that carts with loads greater than 2.5 tons had to pay a toll. Date: 29th July 2013.

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