Like a good friend, the best villages inspire loyalty, pride and affection. These qualities shine in abundance through this collection of stories and memories of Metfield, a village of some 380 people on the north-western border of Suffolk, close to the River Waveney. Christine Brennan, the author, was born and brought up in Metfield and … Continue reading Jonathan Steele talks about the book

Jonathan Eden grew up at Hattens Farm, Metfield. Hearing about the forthcoming book METFIELD Tales from a Suffolk Village 1928–2017 has stimulated some memories. My mother and father moved to Metfield in 1950, creating a hard but rewarding life for themselves on their idyllic dairy farm. In their mid-20s, with the whole world out there … Continue reading Jonathan Eden remembers…

A fascinating read, a book to dip in and out of whenever you have a moment. It leads you on, you want to know more and there’s plenty more to know. Not the usual dry historical account, Christine tells her tales in pictures and anecdotes with humour and warmth. And if you know her, you'd … Continue reading More about the book

New photographs have been added to the Metfield Books website featuring Christine Brennan's forthcoming book METFIELD Tales from a Suffolk Village 1928–2017. The website also has a new look header with changing photos taken from the book.