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The article focuses on the Coastal District of Suffolk in East Anglia's North Sea region of England. The author explores why the area has a reputation for being eccentric, including Tudor and Jacobean buildings built in the 1920s by Scottish barrister Glencaim Stuart Ogilvie in the village of Thorpeness, a stainless steel sculpture called "The Scallop" by Maggi Hambling in Aldeburgh, and the brightly colored beach huts of Southwold.

The article reports on the quiet stretch of seaside villages that is England's Suffolk Coast or Sunrise Coast. Southwold, which lets one experience different seasons in a single day, is known for its North Sea surf and the brightly painted beach huts on its waterfront promenade. Aldeburgh, about halfway down the coast, has pristine beaches and a walkable downtown like Southwold. Thorpe 15 miles away has a 60-acre lake perfect for afternoon paddles. For more information on activities and sights along the Suffok Coast, visit www.Visit-SunriseCoast.co.uk.

This article discusses the work of folk singer and fisherman Robert Watson Hurr of Southwold, England. Hurr's song "Wild and Undaunted Youth" is discussed, which is also sung by the Blyth Valley Voices. An expansive family history of the Hurrs is available in the archives of the Southwold Museum. Hurr is also mentioned in the book "Folk Songs Collected by Ralph Vaughan Williams," by Roy Palmer.

The article offers information on Latitude festival to be held in Southwold, England from July 14 to 17, 2011. This festival reportedly started in 2006. It will feature ballet, theatre and a contemporary art prize presentation. An interview with singer Brett Anderson about the festival is also presented.

The article reports on the 2007 Latitude Festival which will be held on July 12-15 in Henham Park in Southwold, Suffolk in England. A discussion of the festivals performers, including the group The Good, the Bad and the Queen, Damien Rice, and comedian Dylan Moran, is presented. An overview of the festival's entertainment offerings is presented.

Presents updates on sculptures in Great Britain as of March 2004. Delay of the relocation of the sculpture "Scallop" by Maggi Hambling from Aldeburgh beach due to petitions of art advocates; Permission given to the Danish Cultural Institute to site a giraffe sculpture in the High Street of Southwold.

Describes the scenery at Southwold town in Suffolk, England. Social class that visits the beaches at Southwold; Attitude of the local people at Southwold.

The article informs that Blythburgh Estate, close to Southwold, is predominantly ring-fenced and includes more than 1,000 acres of arable land, 500 acres of grazing and about 300 acres of woodland. It is noted that about 480 acres forms part of the largest continuous stand of reedbeds in England and Wales, with the remaining balance being made up of areas such as grass marsh, tracks and residential.

The article profiles the Latitude music festival in Southwold, Suffolk. Melvin Benn, the managing director of festivals for Mean Fiddler, is overseeing the event. The festivals' 20,000 capacity ceiling will keep it considerably smaller than Benn's previous festivals like Glastonbury and Leeds. Acts appearing at the festival include Arcade Fire, Damien Rice and The Good, The Bad And The Queen. Benn comments on the limited sponsorship of the festival.

The article reports on the plan of Adnams Brewery to expand the retail operation into a regional player and the opening of its third Wine Cellar and Kitchen Store in Southwold in Suffolk, England. The kitchenware stores has been refurbished leading to retail expansion plan. Retail logistic manager Chris Parker states that they are planning to open three more stores in the Anglia area.

The article reports that Suffolk, England brewer Adnams has commenced its operation of its environment friendly building in Southwold. Said to be the biggest in Great Britain, the establishment's roof is literally green and appears to look like it is part of the countryside. Hot water is produced through the use of solar panels while purified water is generated by reed beds. The blocks used to put up the walls are made of lime, quarry waste and hemp.