Kersey, Suffolk facts for kids
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| Population | 359 (2011) |
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| Country | England |
| Sovereign state | United Kingdom |
| Post town | IPSWICH |
| Postcode district | IP7 |
| EU Parliament | East of England |
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Kersey is a small, pretty village in Suffolk, England. It's known for its main street, which has a shallow stream crossing called "The Splash".
Kersey is also famous for a special type of woollen cloth called 'Kersey cloth'. There's even a color named after it: Kersey Green! This cloth was probably first made here, but later became popular in many other places.
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About Kersey Village
Kersey isn't just one village; it includes smaller areas called hamlets like Kersey Tye and Kersey Upland. The village has a beautiful church called St Mary's and its own primary school.
In 2011, about 359 people lived in the Kersey area.
The Famous Splash
The village is well-known for its lovely main street. You'll see many old houses built with timber frames from the Middle Ages. The most famous part is "The Splash", which is a ford where a small stream crosses the road. This stream is a branch of the River Brett.
The Kersey Time Slip Story
Kersey is also part of an interesting story called 'The Kersey Time Slip'. In 1957, three Royal Navy cadets named William Laing, Michael Crowley, and Ray Baker claimed something strange happened. They said they traveled back in time when they entered the village during a training exercise. It's a fun local legend!
Kersey on Screen
This charming village has been a popular spot for filming movies and TV shows.
- It was used for the TV series Lovejoy.
- Scenes from Magpie Murders were filmed here.
- An advertisement for the Austin Metro car was also shot in Kersey.
Kersey was even featured in Penelope Keith's TV series "Hidden Villages", in the first episode of season one.
Famous People from Kersey
Several notable people have lived in Kersey over the years.
- Robert Gordon-Finlayson (1881-1956) was a high-ranking army officer. He was the Adjutant-General to the Forces and received special honors for his service.
- Lewis Lyne (1899-1970) was a Major-General who served during World War II. He also received important awards for his bravery.
- Hammond Innes (1913–1998) was a well-known novelist.
- Peter Vansittart (1920-2008) was also a novelist.
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See also
In Spanish: Kersey para niños
