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Welcome to Harleston
In many old guide books Harleston is described as being a town of Georgian and Victorian houses. Whilst the centre of the town looks...
Educating Harleston
Looking back at the many different schools over the past 575 years, since the first recorded one opened. Many of the town's well known...
Harleston at War
This walk will show how Harleston was subject to two invasions; firstly the potential threat from the Nazi army, then an actual and...
Famous People
Harleston may be a small town but it has been home to many well-known people. Famous religious leaders and military heroes, business...
Lost Pubs of Harleston
Half Moons, Dragons, Magpies and Eagles are in the mix for this colourful part of Harleston's past. What is more, they were controlled by...
Harleston by the Yard
Many people ask why Harleston has so many yards, or courts, that lead off the town centre and what happened in them. Many people do not...
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