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Scottish Sun
18-05-2025
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- Scottish Sun
The ancient market town in the UK that inspired a Disney classic
It's also home to a kid-friendly National Trust property SWEET SUFFOLK The ancient market town in the UK that inspired a Disney classic Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) SUDBURY is a charming ancient town in Suffolk that people may not realise was the inspiration for a hit Disney film. Locations in Sudbury, like the drinking fountain and horse trough by St Peter's Church featured in 101 Dalmatians - because the author lived nearby. Sign up for Scottish Sun newsletter Sign up 5 The charming town of Sudbury inspired a Disney classic Credit: Alamy 5 The old drinking fountain in Market Hill featured in 101 Dalmatians Credit: Alamy Dodie Smith, who was famous for writing the Disney classic 101 Dalmatians, spent her adult life living in the Essex village of Finchingfield. As a result, she used to regularly visit Sudbury, which was half an hour away, to do her shopping. Parts of Sudbury was used for the setting of the classic children's story, including the drinking fountain and horse trough by St Peter's Church. It is mentioned as the place where Pongo and Perdita stop to have a drink while trying to track down the lost puppies. The town is even named in the book, it reads: "Just before midnight they came to the market town of Sudbury. Pongo paused as they crossed the bridge over the River Stour." Walt Disney visited Dodie at her home in Finchingfield called The Barretts. It's rumoured the Grade II listed Georgian manor Greys Hall, in the nearby village of Sible Hedingham, was the inspiration for Cruella de Vil's home. 101 Dalmatians is honoured in The Talbot Trail - which is a series of 14 statues around Sudbury. The trail depicts the town's history, other statues include the town gaol. On Gaol Lane is the statue that was the gateway to Sudbury Court where prisoners were locked up to await trial. Suffolk weekend with the kids 5 Sudbury has its own trail to honour events through the town's history Credit: Alamy 5 The Children's Country House is a National Trust fun house for kids Credit: Alamy There's also 'The Running Boy' which tells the story of James Bigmore, a boy who ran alongside a coach, all the way from Sudbury to Norwich in six hours. Another is the fearsome Queen of the Iceni, Boudicea as well as the artist Thomas Gainsborough. Sudbury is also home to the National Trust property The Children's Country House. It re-opened after a big makeover in 2022 - with its property and gardens all aimed at entertaining kids Unlike most National Trust properties, children are encouraged to go wild, run around and touch everything with no roped-off areas. While features of the historic country home can still be enjoyed, the new wing includes everything from interactive displays to a dressing-up room. One British celeb lives in Suffolk – here are his favourite places to go from smallest pub in UK to beachside brewery. And why Southwold in Suffolk has more than enough for a weekend's exploring.
The Sun
18-05-2025
- Entertainment
- The Sun
The ancient market town in the UK that inspired a Disney classic
SUDBURY is a charming ancient town in Suffolk that people may not realise was the inspiration for a hit Disney film. Locations in Sudbury, like the drinking fountain and horse trough by St Peter's Church featured in 101 Dalmatians - because the author lived nearby. 5 5 Dodie Smith, who was famous for writing the Disney classic 101 Dalmatians, spent her adult life living in the Essex village of Finchingfield. As a result, she used to regularly visit Sudbury, which was half an hour away, to do her shopping. Parts of Sudbury was used for the setting of the classic children's story, including the drinking fountain and horse trough by St Peter's Church. It is mentioned as the place where Pongo and Perdita stop to have a drink while trying to track down the lost puppies. The town is even named in the book, it reads: "Just before midnight they came to the market town of Sudbury. Pongo paused as they crossed the bridge over the River Stour." Walt Disney visited Dodie at her home in Finchingfield called The Barretts. It's rumoured the Grade II listed Georgian manor Greys Hall, in the nearby village of Sible Hedingham, was the inspiration for Cruella de Vil's home. 101 Dalmatians is honoured in The Talbot Trail - which is a series of 14 statues around Sudbury. The trail depicts the town's history, other statues include the town gaol. On Gaol Lane is the statue that was the gateway to Sudbury Court where prisoners were locked up to await trial. 5 5 There's also 'The Running Boy' which tells the story of James Bigmore, a boy who ran alongside a coach, all the way from Sudbury to Norwich in six hours. Another is the fearsome Queen of the Iceni, Boudicea as well as the artist Thomas Gainsborough. Sudbury is also home to the National Trust property The Children's Country House. It re-opened after a big makeover in 2022 - with its property and gardens all aimed at entertaining kids Unlike most National Trust properties, children are encouraged to go wild, run around and touch everything with no roped-off areas. While features of the historic country home can still be enjoyed, the new wing includes everything from interactive displays to a dressing-up room. One British celeb lives in Suffolk – here are his favourite places to go from smallest pub in UK to beachside brewery. And why Southwold in Suffolk has more than enough for a weekend's exploring. 5
The Irish Sun
18-05-2025
- Entertainment
- The Irish Sun
The ancient market town in the UK that inspired a Disney classic
SUDBURY is a charming ancient town in Suffolk that people may not realise was the inspiration for a hit Disney film. Locations in Sudbury, like the drinking fountain and horse trough by St Peter's Church featured in 5 The charming town of Sudbury inspired a Disney classic Credit: Alamy 5 The old drinking fountain in Market Hill featured in 101 Dalmatians Credit: Alamy Dodie Smith, who was famous for writing the Disney classic 101 Dalmatians, spent her adult life living in the Essex village of Finchingfield. As a result, she used to regularly visit Sudbury, which was half an hour away, to do her shopping. Parts of Sudbury was used for the setting of the classic children's story, including the drinking fountain and horse trough by St Peter's Church. It is mentioned as the place where Pongo and Perdita stop to have a drink while trying to track down the lost puppies. Read More on Suffolk The town is even named in the book, it reads: "Just before midnight they came to the market town of Sudbury. Pongo paused as they crossed the bridge over the Walt Disney visited Dodie at her home in Finchingfield called The Barretts. It's rumoured the Grade II listed Georgian manor Greys Hall, in the nearby village of Sible Hedingham, was the inspiration for Cruella de Vil's home. 101 Dalmatians is honoured in The Talbot Trail - which is a series of 14 statues around Sudbury. Most read in News Travel The trail depicts the town's history, other statues include the town gaol. On Gaol Lane is the statue that was the gateway to Sudbury Court where prisoners were locked up to await trial. Suffolk weekend with the kids 5 Sudbury has its own trail to honour events through the town's history Credit: Alamy 5 The Children's Country House is a National Trust fun house for kids Credit: Alamy There's also 'The Running Boy' which tells the story of James Bigmore, a boy who ran alongside a coach, all the way from Sudbury to Another is the fearsome Queen of the Iceni, Boudicea as well as the artist Thomas Gainsborough. Sudbury is also home to the National Trust property It re-opened after a big makeover in 2022 - with its property and gardens all aimed at entertaining kids Unlike most National Trust properties, children are encouraged to go wild, run around and touch everything with no roped-off areas. While features of the historic country home can still be enjoyed, the new wing includes everything from interactive displays to a dressing-up room. One British celeb And why Southwold in Suffolk has more than enough for a weekend's exploring. 5 Sudbury is a town in Suffolk that inspired a Disney classic Credit: Alamy
Time Out
16-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Time Out
Peak in the Park takes over the grass with pets, films and live orchestra
Chula's 100th Anniversary Park is going paws first. For the first time ever, the Property Management of Chulalongkorn University and Skyline Film Bangkok May 16-18, from 6.45-8.45pm. Kick back with your best four-legged friends and stretch out on the grass for three handpicked dog lover films: May 16 : You've Got Mail May 17 : Hachi May 18 : 101 Dalmatians Before the sun dips and movie nights begin, catch mellow orchestra tunes from Chula's own ensemble 4.30pm-6.30 pm, along with tasty bites from Banthat Thong's cult-fave food stalls. The vet faculty of Chulalongkorn University will also host a free doggo health check station. All proceeds after costs go to the student led stray animal club so your pup's wellness check does more good than one tail wag.
Daily Mail
06-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
Nick Jonas and Priyanka Chopra get trolled online for their Met Gala outfits
Nick Jonas and Priyanka Chopra returned to the Met Gala on Monday, though they were trolled by several fans for their unique looks. The 2025 Met Gala theme was Superfine: Tailoring Black Style, inspired by the 2009 Monica Miller book Slaves to Fashion: Black Dandyism and the Styling of Black Diasporic Identity and coinciding with the Met's upcoming exhibit on Black fashion. Jonas, 32, and Chopra, 42, hit the red carpet in coordinated black and white looks, with Jonas decked out in Bianca Saunders and his wife in Balmain. However, fans noticed that Chopra's look was quite reminiscent of Bette Midler's attire in the 1988 film Big Business. Chopra's white ensemble with black polka dots was quite similar to Midler's ensemble in the movie, which Jonas opted for a cream colored turtleneck and scarf with black pants. While there were fans that admired their looks on social media, many trolled the happy couple, with some also comparing Priyanka's look to Cruella de Vil and Carmen Sandiego. One X user - @PhillyHj - shared an image of the Jonas' and Bette Midler from Big Business, adding, 'So Nick Jonas went as a preppy bull rider? Then Priyanka Chopra went as Bette Midler in Big Business for the "Superfine: Tailoring Black Style" dandyism theme?' Even Harper's Bazaar threw some subtle shade at the couple, tweeting, 'Nick Jonas found shade under Priyanka Chopra's massive hat at the 2025 Met Gala.' X user @consthepsychic said, 'Nick Jonas flop of the year,' while @oobleejay added, 'Nick Jonas. I don't get it lol.' Another X user - @TyTroncoso - joked, 'Nick Jonas and Priyanka Chopra attend his high school reunion #MetGala.' Others like X user - @ohkeilaknows - said, 'Priyanka's outfit is kinda giving Cruella and I love it.' Still, there were others on Instagram who were not as impressed, including @factz0ria, who simply said, 'Okay ummm,' in response to their looks. Another IG user dubbed @tractorfan1997 said, 'It's giving Carmen Sandiego meets 101 Dalmatians,' referring to Priyanka's look. Christiane Hackl added in an Instagram comment, 'What a joke! Her hat was so big, he couldn't even stand next to her.' Another IG user dubbed @tractorfan1997 said, 'It's giving Carmen Sandiego meets 101 Dalmatians,' referring to Priyanka's look. Christiane Hackl added in an Instagram comment, 'What a joke! Her hat was so big, he couldn't even stand next to her.' Jonas recently made return to Broadway in The Last Five Years, where he stars alongside Adrienne Warren. The play follows the five-year relationship between Jamie Wellerstein (Jonas), a rising novelist, and Cathy Hiatt (Warren), a struggling actress. The play was written by Jason Robert Brown and was adapted into a film in 2014 starring Anna Kendrick and Jeremy Jordan.
