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