Aldeburgh buildings [10]

Image: © Michael Dibb Taken: 10 Sep 2020

This building was the East Suffolk Hotel which opened in 1811 and closed in 1977. Earlier known as the New Inn and the Commercial Hotel. Built in the early 19th century and altered and restored in the early 20th century. Since closure the building has had a restaurant on the ground floor with offices above. Currently for sale with planning permission to convert the first and second floors to flats. Some original internal features remain. Listed, grade II, with details at: https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1269736 Aldeburgh is a coastal town, some 20 miles north east of Ipswich and 23 miles south of Lowestoft. Although there are traces of Roman and Saxon occupation, Aldeburgh was a little fishing village until the shifting coastline opened up a sheltered harbour which became a thriving ship building centre. As the River Alde silted up the town’s fortunes waned, and it survived as a fishing village until the 19th Century when it became a fashionable seaside resort. A classical music festival takes place at nearby Snape Maltings each year.

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