The Lark and Linnet Bollard Trail

Thirty five bollards have been individually decorated using artwork created by local pupils and students

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The Lark and Linnet Trail

Bury St Edmunds is built in a valley carved out by two small rivers - the Lark and the Linnet, both chalk streams that date from about 8000 years ago. Both rivers meet in the centre of Bury and are tributaries of the River Great Ouse which flows to the sea at the Wash in Kings Lynn. The River Lark, the larger of the two rivers, rises to the south of Bury St Edmunds near Bradfield Combust while the River Linnet rises in Ickworth Park, south west of the town. Although small rivers today, both have shaped the present day Bury St Edmunds and indeed aided the growth of the town by providing early transport for building and goods for the markets as well as supporting local industries. Old water meadows exist in parts of the town. They were flooded early in the season to provide lush grass for cattle and to prevent the town from being flooded. The Lark and Linnet Trail follows the two rivers and takes you around the town through a thousand years of history. Each bollard gives a snapshot of the history of the town and follows a water theme as well as showing pictures of the local flora and fauna. Entry Form

If you find all 35 pictures, you can enter a competition to win some great prizes. All you have to do is note the number of the bollard displaying the artwork shown below. To help you find the right artwork you will find it named on the bollard. ✷ Two of the 35 pictures are not on bollards so keep an eye out! Once you have found them all, complete the form, post or drop it into the: Tourist Information Point St Edmundsbury Cathedral, Angel Hill, Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk IP33 1LS Flora and Fauna to find

Name ...... Address ...... Postcode ...... Tel ...... Email...... Completed entries must be received by November 12th 2016. The draw will take place on St Edmunds Day, November 20th 2016. Winners will be notified as soon as possible after the draw. Competition open to adults and children. For more information and competition rules see www.ourburystedmunds.com/trails More information on the photographs and history shown on the bollards can be found on the Visit Bury St Edmunds and Our Bury St Edmunds websites. The artwork has been created by pupils and students from Westgate Primary, St Edmund’s Primary, Howard Middle, St James Middle and West Suffolk College. Other Walks and Trails Why not also look for the 26 Magna A longer walk and Carta Barons on the bollards more information around the town and enter our can be found in prize draw. A separate competition the guide ‘A Tale leaflet is available from the of Two Rivers’ Cathedral Tourism Information Point. which can be purchased at the Tourist Information Point on Angel Hill and other locations around the town. Our Sponsors

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