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Dedham,
right on the border with Suffolk,
yet part of "Constable Country". Separated from
Suffolk by a river, Constable was born in East
Bergholt on the Suffolk side, but attended the grammar
school here in Dedham.
The village
has the 16th century church of St Mary, which appears in his
paintings, with its 131 feet high tower.
Once prosperous
in the 16th century, by the early 20th century, with no railway
link, the town stagnated.
Now visitors
from all over the world visit, so the area is very busy in
the summer.
Some timber
framed buildings remain, and there are some early-Georgian
buildings, including the Grammar School.
Other
famous people from here include the Sherman family whose descendant
designed the Sherman tank, and Sir Alfred Munnings, the horse
artist.
Small
shops here as well as an arts centre and a museum.
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Dedham
Sir
Alfred Munnings Art Museum, Castle House, Dedham, CO7
6AZ, his house, gardens, and studio wth a large collection of
his paintings. Open: Easter Sun - first Sun in October: Sun,
Wed, Bank Hol Mon. plus Thu and Sat in August. 14:00-17:00 Tel:
01206 322127 
