Composer & Founder of the internationally renowned Aldeburgh Festival
Lowestoft-born composer, Benjamin Britten (1913-1976), was in tune with Aldeburgh’s past, present and future. He put the town on the world map with his music festival and concert hall and from ‘Curlew River’ to ‘Peter Grimes’, drew inspiration from its coast, countryside and long-lost sons. Find out more and take a look at the Britten Connections Map/ Walk.
Aldeburgh's Top Dog with a penchant for dressing up!
Aldeburgh’s famous pup called ‘Snooks’ lives alongside the yacht pond on Aldeburgh seafront. He comes with a lovely tale (and tail!) and loves putting a smile on folks’ faces, being regularly yarn-bombed since Christmas 2017. But who did he belong to? What hats does he wear? And is it true that he has a twin ?
Engineer, entrepreneur, developer, Aldeburgh Alderman, Mayor & so much more!
Son of Leiston agricultural engineering giant, Richard Garrett, Newson Garrett (1812-1893), returned from London with this family in 1840 to seek health, more wealth and happiness near the coast in Suffolk. An entrepreneur and shrewd businessman he bought first bought a brickworks, then set about making his money and his mark. The rest is Aldeburgh history.
Classical singer & co-founder of the internationally renowned Aldeburgh Festival
Life partner of Sir Benjamin Britten. Take a look at the Britten Connections Map/ Walk.
Aldeburgh's feline friend, celebrated in the parish church
Britain's first lady mayor & first qualified female surgeon
18th Century Poet
The local poet whose words are immortalised on ‘Scallop’, Aldeburgh’s public artwork on the beach and tribute to Sir Benjamin Britten.
Take a look at the Britten Connections Map/ Walk.
Leader of women's suffrage - only female celebrated in London's Parliament Square
Member of Aldeburgh’s famous Garrett family (Millicent Garrett-Fawcett).
Engineer, entrepreneur and developer of Thorpeness, keen birdwatcher & more!
The vision behind the Edwardian holiday village of Thorpeness, its ‘Merrie England’ in microcosm architecture, the water tower disguised as a House in the Clouds, its magical Meare and so much more.
