Bury St Edmunds History Tour is a unique guide to the illustrious past
of one of Suffolk's finest historic gems. Originally called
Bedricesworth, the name was eventually changed due to the popularity of
the pilgrimage site of ninth-century East Anglian king, Edmund the
Martyr. Local author Martyn Taylor guides us through the streets of this
everpopular tourist destination, showing how its famous landmarks used
to look and how they've changed over the years, as well as exploring its
lesser-known sights and hidden corners. With the help of a handy
location map, readers are invited to follow a timeline of events and
discover for themselves the changing face of Bury St Edmunds.