Bramford

It was recorded in the Domesday Book as "Brunfort" or "Branfort".

The village is served by a variety of shops and services; a primary school (southwest), a pub (the Cock), a sports ground, a bowls club and other social groups, including a football club which has a first and reserve team.

There is a private care village which is called Cherryfields made up of several bungalows and flats situated up Gippingstone Road in the centre of Bramford, opposite the Co-op.

Bramford also has its own Royal British Legion club, and is also home to a St. John Ambulance station, with space for up to 10 vehicles.

Nearby villages include Sproughton, Somersham and Little Blakenham.

Bramford village sign depicting the River Gipping and St' Mary's Church