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Bury St Edmunds "Bury" as it is known locally, is still very Georgian in appearance although many of the buildings and houses are older. It is a delightful and beautiful town to walk around.
The ancient market and cathedral town takes its name from the martyred Saxon king, St Edmund who was patron saint of England. His remains were brought to the local monastery 33 years after his death at the hands of the Danes in AD 870. From the early 11th century the town was known as St Edmundsbury, and the monastery attained Abbey status in 1032.
Angel Hill has many fine buildings from the 17th and 18th centuries.
The Angel Hotel is where Charles Dicken's hero Mr Pickwick stayed here when visiting town.
Cupola House built in 1693 where Daniel Defoe once lived.
The Guildhall built in the 12th century was remodelled in the 19th century.
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- Landmark