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Southwold has many significant and historic signs. |
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All the signs below can be found within a 5 minute walk from the High Street. |
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1. Town Sign
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The town sign shows the Battle of Sole Bay, which took place just off the coast of Southwold in 1672. |
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2. Sailors Reading Room
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The Sailors Reading Room was built in 1864 as a restful retreat for sailors. |
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3. Crown Hotel
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The Crown Hotel is one of 2 hotels owned by Adnams. |
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4. Buckenham Coffee House
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Buckenham Coffee House is a restored and converted house of a Tudor Merchant, Richard Buckenham. |
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5. Swan Hotel
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The Swan Inn has been the towns principle inn since the 17th century. |
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6. Nutters
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A famous cheese and delicatessen shop |
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7. Lord Nelson
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The Lord Nelson themed pub. |
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8. Southwold Museum
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A museum that tells the towns story right from its humble beginnings to the present day |
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9. Adnams Brewery
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Southwold is synonymous with its brewery and it has been a feature of the town since the late 19th century. |
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10. Douglas House
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Marked by a replica ships figurehead, put up by a former resident |
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