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Heavy Horse Museum - dedicated to the Suffolk Horse
An
award winning museum devoted to the Suffolk Horse breed of
heavy working horse, the oldest such breed in the world and
probably the most perfect working animal ever bred by man.
Left, a pair of Suffolk Horses (also known as the Suffolk Punch), photographed by Linn Barringer at a ploughing competition at Eyke in 1995.
The Museum includes the history of the breed and its Society, and the work of the blacksmith and the harness maker, shows and showing, the horses' work and the life of the horseman, in displays, paintings and exceptional early photographs.
Other Suffolk breeds represented are Red Poll cattle, Suffolk Sheep and Large Black pigs, which make up the Suffolk Trinity.
The Museum is located in the Shire Hall, Market Hill, Woodbridge. Opening Times and admission prices can be found here, but do please contact the museum before travelling, to confirm times and admission fees.
Also note: A flight of steps makes access difficult for those with restricted mobility - please call the Museum for advice before visiting.
Contact the secretary: Telephone 01394 380643
Charity Reg. No. 220756 - Patron: Her Royal Highness The Princess Royal
For more pictures and details of the Society visit
the Society's own web site.
Revised 8.8.2007 - information from Mrs Ryder-Davies
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