During the 1,000-year history of Bury St Edmunds, the town has acquired
a mix of unexpected, weird and wonderful examples of buildings and the
people associated with them. The old adage of looking up when going
round any town is as true to Bury St Edmunds as with anywhere; for it is
'up' where many interesting gems of architecture, embellishments and
ornamentations will be found. While buildings are obviously a link to
the past and the people connected with them, retelling some of their
stories brings history to life. Secret Bury St Edmunds goes behind the
façades of the familiar to discover the lesser-known stories of Bury St
Edmunds' fascinating past, brought to life through revealing images of
the past and the present.