In this video, I explore the history of basket-making in Stowmarket, and the associated osier beds that provide the ‘withies’ for the baskets.
I visit Danecroft Cottage again and find Steve and Judith doing some winter woodland management.
We hear from Steve’s Dad, aged 93!
And Judith reads a beautiful poem written by her friend Ann James, who passed away a few years ago.
Bramble the goat also makes an appearance in the river valley.
walks and wanders 