Memories of HMS Beehive Felixstowe
This article is the naval autobiography of Alec Kellaway. Alec served in the Royal Navy from January 1936 to November 1947. His story shows what life was like training for … Read More
Month: August 2020
History of Felixstowe: Timeline
1540The construction of Landguard Fort was begun, on Landguard Point. Its purpose was to guard Harwich Harbour. Originally the fortifications were a few earthworks and blockhouse. It was later improved … Read More
Felixstowe Pier: Longest Pier in Britain
Felixstowe pier was once one of the longest Piers in the United Kingdom. The Pier opened in August 1905 with a total length of 2,640 feet (800 m) and had … Read More
Felixstowe Seasiders Fined £1,000 By Eastern Counties League
Felixstowe & Walton United FC intend to appeal against a fine of £1,000 handed by the Eastern Counties Football League. Statement from The Executive Committee The Management committee of the … Read More
World’s Smallest Country Just 7 Miles Away From Felixstowe
The Principality of Sealand is a micronation that claims Roughs Tower, an offshore platform in the North Sea approximately 12 kilometres (7.5 mi) off the coast of Suffolk, as its … Read More
The Iron Lady’s Controversial Visit to Felixstowe
In 1986, Margaret Thatcher paid a visit to the Port of Felixstowe. Her presence provoked a demonstration by the Campaign for Nuclear Disarmament (CND) , which was very active in … Read More
Felixstowe Receives ‘Smart Town’ Funding
The East Suffolk Smart Towns project is benefiting from £250,000 of government funding, which will be used to install digital town technology – such as free to use WiFi, footfall … Read More
King EDWARD VIII’s Favourite Pub in Felixstowe
In 1936, a constitutional crisis in the British Empire arose when King-Emperor Edward VIII proposed to marry Wallis Simpson, an American socialite who was divorced from her first husband and … Read More
Wife of Former British King Hated Felixstowe
On December 11, 1936, King Edward VIII of the United Kingdom addressed his subjects via a radio announcement that was unexpected. Noting that he had served out his royal duties and that … Read More
Port of Felixstowe Weekly Arrivals
Sponsored by the Felixstowe Docker Providing news and information to Dockers in Felixstowe. 07/08/2015:00 Selandia Seaways Roro 3 DK 24803 197m Rotterdam 07/08/2019:30 Susan Maersk Trinity DK 92198 347m Unknown … Read More