Lavenham
The picture-perfect Suffolk village of Lavenham has strong American connections, primarily due to its role during World War II as RAF Lavenham (USAAF Station 137). This was home to the 487th Bombardment Group of the 8th US Army Air Force, whose airmen were a significant presence in the village. A further link to this era is The Airmen's Bar at The Swan Hotel, famously adorned with signatures and memorabilia from these American servicemen. Memorials and ongoing preservation efforts by groups like the "Friends of Lavenham Airfield" further cement the village's enduring ties to the U.S. and its wartime history.