Aldeburgh
noun
a small resort in SE England, in Suffolk: site of an annual music festival established in 1948 by Benjamin Britten. Pop: 2654 (2001)
Historical Examples
The Marquis of aldeburgh was the father of the pithy thing, which he had presented, as it happened, to Hesketh himself.
The Imperialist (a.k.a. Mrs. Everard Cotes) Sara Jeannette Duncan
The first woman mayor was elected in aldeburgh on November 9, 1908.
Woman and Socialism August Bebel
George Crabbe was born at aldeburgh, through no fault of his own.
Through East Anglia in a Motor Car J. E. (James Edmund) Vincent
“Not a bit in the world, my dear fellow,” replied Lord aldeburgh.
The Eldest Son Archibald Marshall
When he was at aldeburgh in September (8th) the accused were watched day and night.
A History of Witchcraft in England from 1558 to 1718 Wallace Notestein
In 1908 she was elected Mayor of aldeburgh, being the first woman to hold the position of mayor in England.
The New Gresham Encyclopedia. Vol. 1 Part 2 Various
From childhood he had had ample experience of the vice in the rough and reckless homes of the aldeburgh poor.
Crabbe, (George) Alfred Ainger
He was ordained in December 1781 and was appointed curate to the rector of aldeburgh.
Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 7, Slice 6 Various
You must visit all the different places along the coast from Felixstowe to aldeburgh.
The History of Margaret Catchpole Richard Cobbold
Returning to aldeburgh after nine months—in 1777—he found his practice gone.
Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 7, Slice 6 Various
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