The medieval Suffolk market town of Bungay on the River Waveney was
dominated by its castle, owned by the Bigod family, the Earls of
Norfolk, and its Benedictine priory. The town prospered through its
river trade and other local industries and was also known for the
mysterious attack by the hellhound Black Shuck on the church
congregation during a thunderstorm in 1577. The black dog was
subsequently incorporated in the town's coat of arms. Although much
of the town was destroyed in the fire of 1688, it was soon rebuilt
and became fashionable in the eighteenth century, earning the
nickname of 'Little London', and further changes came to Victorian
Bungay with the growth of the printing industry in the town, which
developed into the well-known R. Clay & Sons. Although the town
suffered during the agricultural decline and loss of other
industries in the early twentieth century, it is now a thriving
centre for new shops and businesses in the area. In A-Z of Bungay
author Christopher Reeve delves into the history of the town. He
highlights well-known landmarks and famous residents, and also digs
beneath the surface to uncover some of the lesser-known facts about
Bungay and its hidden places of interest. This fascinating A-Z tour
of Bungay's history is fully illustrated with photography and will
appeal to all those with an interest in this Suffolk town.
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