Chelmondiston
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Chelmondiston is a small village and civil parish in Suffolk, England, on the south bank of the River Orwell, and to the east of the Ipswich.
Next to Chelmondiston is the hamlet (place) of Pin Mill, home of the famous Butt & Oyster pub.
Chelmondiston Parish Council is the first tier of a three tier system of local government, with Babergh District Council, and Suffolk County Council being the next two tiers, all elected by people in the area.
[edit] Notable residents
- Arthur Ransome author of Swallows and Amazons.
- George Ratcliffe Woodward english composer.
- Princess Muna al-Hussein wife of Hussein of Jordan.
[edit] External links
- http://www.chelmondiston.info - Chelmondiston Web Site
- http://www.chelmondistonpc.info - Chelmondiston Parish Council Web Site