Pakenham is the last British village with both a working watermill and windmill, on a site where corn has been ground for 900 years. The watermill is open Wednesdays and weekends from Easter until late September. Built in the 1660's for Lord Arlington, the hall houses a fine collection of paintings of Charles II, his family and court. Few areas in England can match the beauty and history of Bury St, Edmunds and the surrounding towns, villages and countryside. Legends and folklore add to the rich web of history, which is woven into every street and village.
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Distances by road will be longer. The Mechanical Music Museum and Bygones at Cotton is a veritable Aladdin's cave, full of musical treasures. The Museum is housed within the Bank of England itself, right at the heart of the City of London. It traces the history of the Bank from its foundation by Royal Charter in 1694 to its role today as the nation's central bank. Take a step back in time when you explore our rich collections of rural, industrial and social life including many historic buildings that have been moved to the site.