Granted its first charter by Henry VII, Southwold was already a prosperous fishing village by the time of Domesday Book, with boat-building, net-making and salt-refining providing work for its people. Brewing was added by the 18th century and Adnams, now the major employer in the town, is internationally renowned for its beers. We each have our own reasons for loving Southwold. This book should please us all Eastern Daily Press