In wishing visitors to this site a Happy New Year we have chosen this picture of the Cliff Brewery in Ipswich because of its importance at the centre of the Trust’s objectives. This building was at the heart of hundreds of people’s lives for over 250 years; people who were employees, friends and members of the Cobbold and related families.
On the back of the National Trust 2013 Handbook, referring to Quarry Bank Mill, we find “Not just buildings, but the stories of people’s lives could be lost for ever” Oh! how we agree!
John Betjaman (1906-1984) tells us, “On the Death of a Friend” what lies in store for those we take for granted. HAPPY NEW YEAR.
