William Godell, Nursemaid's Park, Southwold, Suffolk.
Posted by: Groundspeak Premium Member greysman
N 52° 19.534 E 001° 40.615
31U E 409832 N 5798073
A large limestone boulder commemorates the gift of land to the town by a local entrepreneur.
Waymark Code: WMZ8ZH
Location: United Kingdom
Date Posted: 10/01/2018
Published By:Groundspeak Premium Member bluesnote
Views: 4

William Godell, or Goodell, or Godyll, died May 22 1509 and is considered to be the father of Southwold. His story can be found here:- William Godell

The blue plaque has been mounted on a large limestone boulder which is set within a kerb retaining beach and river cobbles. This has been placed on Nursemaid's Park which is the triangle of land formed by Godyll Road, Strickland Place and Gardner Road. Mill Lane cuts off a small corner at the southern end.

Blue Plaque managing agency: Southwold Town Council

Individual Recognized: William Godell

Physical Address:
Nursemaid's Park
Godyll Road
Southwold, Suffolk United Kingdom
IP18 6HJ


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