Heritage

What is the meaning of these 5 Ipswich road names?

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Do you know the meaning behind these 5 Ipswich road names?

The Ipswich.Love exhibition showcasing love letters to the town.

The Ipswich.Love exhibition showcasing love letters to the town.

'The place where it began': Wimbledon champion's words among love letters display

Ipswich falls silent to remember the fallen over Armistice Day.

Ipswich falls silent to remember the fallen over Armistice Day.

Two-minute silence held at Christchurch Park for Remembrance Day

Lexi Ambrose has raised £150 by crocheting poppies. She only took the hobby up in the summer.

Lexi Ambrose has raised £150 by crocheting poppies. She only took the hobby up in the summer.

Remembrance Day

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14-year-old who learnt to crochet in summer makes poppies for Remembrance Day

People were queuing to get on the former Ipswich and Lowestoft buses at the transport Museum.

People were queuing to get on the former Ipswich and Lowestoft buses at the transport Museum.

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Crowds head to Ipswich Transport Museum for bus journeys to the past around town

Transport Museum volunteers with the bus recently returned to Ipswich.

Transport Museum volunteers with the bus recently returned to Ipswich.

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Chance to turn back the clock with a trips on historic Ipswich buses

A bomb disposal team was called to a primary school playground at the weekend after a grenade was donated to the Clifford Road Tunnels

A bomb disposal team was called to a primary school playground at the weekend after a grenade was donated to the Clifford Road Tunnels

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'It sent my blood pressure up' - Bomb squad called to primary school over grenade

Christchurch Mansion is among the places that have reported spooky sightings over the years.

Christchurch Mansion is among the places that have reported spooky sightings over the years.

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Ipswich's 5 most haunted sites to terrify you ahead of Halloween

Ipswich youngsters were busy learning how to make butter at Christchurch Mansion on Tuesday.

Ipswich youngsters were busy learning how to make butter at Christchurch Mansion on Tuesday.

Christchurch Mansion

We can't believe it's butter! Youngsters whip up a storm at Christchurch Mansion

Classic book about Wolsey is being reissued

Classic book about Wolsey is being reissued

Classic book on Ipswich's most famous son Thomas Wolsey comes back into print

Poppy appeal launched at Ipswich's Town Hall

Poppy appeal launched at Ipswich's Town Hall

Ipswich has much to be proud of: Mayor launches poppy appeal at Ipswich's Town Hall

Mike Atkinson has returned to the church his father saved

Mike Atkinson has returned to the church his father saved

Second World War

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Family travel to church where father defused 100kg war bomb

The Clifford Road Tunnels in Ipswich have reopened

The Clifford Road Tunnels in Ipswich have reopened

Second World War bomb shelter museum and experience reopens in Ipswich

Max Thomas has shared his story, from growing up in Ipswich being told he was stupid, to now being an advocate for his community.

Max Thomas has shared his story, from growing up in Ipswich being told he was stupid, to now being an advocate for his community.

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'They told me I was stupid' - Ipswich Windrush Society founder shares his story

A £200,000 grant has been awarded to Ipswich Museum for a learning studio.

A £200,000 grant has been awarded to Ipswich Museum for a learning studio.

Ipswich Borough Council

Further boost to Ipswich Museum redevelopment as £200k grant awarded

Ipswich Museum is loaning several items of Margaret Catchpole for The Hold's display

Ipswich Museum is loaning several items of Margaret Catchpole for The Hold's display

Ipswich Museum loans several items of Margaret Catchpole for The Hold's display

The airport was shut down in 1996

The airport was shut down in 1996

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Ex parachutists among crowd reminiscing over town's former airport

Janis Smith (L) and Karon Cotton (R).

Janis Smith (L) and Karon Cotton (R).

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Tower Ramparts School cohort turn back the clock for 50th anniversary reunion

Members of the regiment in Italy.

Members of the regiment in Italy.

Suffolk Second World War army regiment to be remembered at special event

John Barker has recalled racing to tell his father that the iconic Central Cinema was on fire.

John Barker has recalled racing to tell his father that the iconic Central Cinema was on fire.

'I was the child who raised the alarm that the Princes Street cinema was ablaze'

Ukrainian mum of four spreads culture by painting egg for Ipswich Town

Ukrainian mum of four spreads culture by painting egg for Ipswich Town

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Mum's painted Easter egg honouring Ipswich Town set for museum

According to, Catherine Riches, the secret to a long and happy life is a daily dose of sherry and chocolate.

According to, Catherine Riches, the secret to a long and happy life is a daily dose of sherry and chocolate.

The secret to a long life? Sherry and chocolate, says Ipswich birthday girl, 100

Mayor visits town's French twin to inaugurate fresco at Ipswich Square.

Mayor visits town's French twin to inaugurate fresco at Ipswich Square.

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Ipswich House fresco unveiled in France to show community's bond

The Wolsey 550 project has come to an end after 550 days of celebrating Ipswich's famous son

The Wolsey 550 project has come to an end after 550 days of celebrating Ipswich's famous son

Wolsey 550 Project

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Thomas Wolsey heritage project secures funding to continue into 2025

Maritime heritage was celebrated with a new information board during the open day.

Maritime heritage was celebrated with a new information board during the open day.

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New information board unveiled by Ipswich Maritime Trust

Ipswich County Library has celebrated its 100th anniversary

Ipswich County Library has celebrated its 100th anniversary

Suffolk Libraries

'Proud to serve the community': Ipswich Library marks its 100th anniversary

Jan Biela flew with 303 Squadron RAF/PAF based in East Anglia

Jan Biela flew with 303 Squadron RAF/PAF based in East Anglia

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Prisoner, stowaway, pilot, survivor - How an Ipswich tailor escaped Nazi control

The salver was presented to Sir Alf Ramsay to commemorate his 100th game in charge of England

The salver was presented to Sir Alf Ramsay to commemorate his 100th game in charge of England

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Commemorative salver given to Sir Alf Ramsey set to fetch £8,000

Former students of a Suffolk school have opened a time capsule first closed away on October 10 1990

Former students of a Suffolk school have opened a time capsule first closed away on October 10 1990

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Students turn back the clock with time capsule reunion

How has Ipswich changed in the past 15 years?

How has Ipswich changed in the past 15 years?

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Ipswich in pictures - How has our town changed in the past 15 years?

Six Royal Navy servicemen have reunited at HMS Ganges 60 years after starting their basic training

Six Royal Navy servicemen have reunited at HMS Ganges 60 years after starting their basic training

'Trip down memory lane': Former HMS Ganges recruits enjoy reunion visit

Dennis Burgess went to his first Ipswich Town game in 1939.

Dennis Burgess went to his first Ipswich Town game in 1939.

Meet the Ipswich superfan who has been singing the Blues for 85 years

The X-country team of Drake Company

The X-country team of Drake Company

'So many stories': HMS Ganges recruits to reunite 60 years on

Many gathered to remember Rosa Weekes at the weekend.

Many gathered to remember Rosa Weekes at the weekend.

Windrush generation

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Beloved school housemother and Windrush member remembered

St John’s Tennis Club in Westbury Road welcomed its members and their friends for a celebration of the club’s almost-centenary.

St John’s Tennis Club in Westbury Road welcomed its members and their friends for a celebration of the club’s almost-centenary.

Historic Ipswich tennis club celebrates 90th birthday

Jason Berryman (right) was delighted to meet Keith Stafford and his family this weekend, having reunited Mr Stafford with his uncle Private Samuel Harvey's miniature WWI medals. Image: Mark Brennan

Jason Berryman (right) was delighted to meet Keith Stafford and his family this weekend, having reunited Mr Stafford with his uncle Private Samuel Harvey's miniature WWI medals. Image: Mark Brennan

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'They've come home' - Ipswich welcomes Australian who returned war hero's medals

The White Horse Inn in Tattingstone has unveiled the newly restored horse.

The White Horse Inn in Tattingstone has unveiled the newly restored horse.

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200-year-old wooden horse stands tall once again after pub's restoration project

Here are the places in Ipswich you can visit for this year's Heritage Open Days.

Here are the places in Ipswich you can visit for this year's Heritage Open Days.

Heritage Open Days

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Here are the historic Ipswich landmarks taking part in Heritage Open Days

Labh Singh Digpal used to run an international store in Bramford Road, before his sad death in 1974. Image: Satnam Kaur

Labh Singh Digpal used to run an international store in Bramford Road, before his sad death in 1974. Image: Satnam Kaur

Tributes to one of Ipswich's first international store owners 50 years on

Here are five things Ipswich Star readers would bring back from the town's past

Here are five things Ipswich Star readers would bring back from the town's past

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5 things readers would bring back from Ipswich's past

Fans celebrating at Isaacs on the Quay in Ipswich during England's game against Ukraine at Euro 2020

Fans celebrating at Isaacs on the Quay in Ipswich during England's game against Ukraine at Euro 2020

Did you watch England at Euro 2020 in an Ipswich pub?

Neil Fellingham from Ipswich served in the RAF for 12 years. Next year, he will represent the UK at the Invictus Games. Image: RBL

Neil Fellingham from Ipswich served in the RAF for 12 years. Next year, he will represent the UK at the Invictus Games. Image: RBL

RAF veteran injured by car to represent UK at Invictus Games

A Bible bought for 50p from a boot fair which dates back to 1879 has been returned to family members

A Bible bought for 50p from a boot fair which dates back to 1879 has been returned to family members

145-year-old Bible bought from car boot sale for 50p returned to family member

Hundreds paraded through the town to celebrate Thomas Wolsey 550 schools programme

Hundreds paraded through the town to celebrate Thomas Wolsey 550 schools programme

Wolsey 550 Project

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Hundreds parade through Ipswich to celebrate Thomas Wolsey 550 schools' programme

An autograph singer Jimi Hendrix gave to a schoolgirl in Ipswich has been sold at auction for £2,000.

An autograph singer Jimi Hendrix gave to a schoolgirl in Ipswich has been sold at auction for £2,000.

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'The day Jimi Hendrix came to Ipswich' - Schoolgirl's autograph sold at auction

(left to right) Ben Good, Stuart Grimwade and Anthony Cullen

(left to right) Ben Good, Stuart Grimwade and Anthony Cullen

Ipswich archivist scoops prestigious maritime heritage award

EACH benefitted from the donation

EACH benefitted from the donation

Ipswich Eid in park donates over £1,500 to children's hospices

Guru Nanak Gurdwara hosted the Golden Jubilee celebrations in Ipswich

Guru Nanak Gurdwara hosted the Golden Jubilee celebrations in Ipswich

Ipswich Sikh community hosts Golden Jubilee celebrations for Guru Nanak Gurdwara

Max Thomas, founder of Ipswich Windrush Society organised events on Saturday.

Max Thomas, founder of Ipswich Windrush Society organised events on Saturday.

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WATCH: Ipswich comes together to celebrate Windrush's 76th anniversary

Ipswich artist Matthew Emeny said he has been honoured to have his work seen by the King, after he designed a set of commemorative coins for the 60th anniversary of the Red Arrows. Image: Matthew Emeny

Ipswich artist Matthew Emeny said he has been honoured to have his work seen by the King, after he designed a set of commemorative coins for the 60th anniversary of the Red Arrows. Image: Matthew Emeny

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'I can't get my head around it' - King approves Ipswich artist's Red Arrows coins

Hundreds come together in the rain to celebrate Eid al-Adha in Christchurch Park in Ipswich

Hundreds come together in the rain to celebrate Eid al-Adha in Christchurch Park in Ipswich

Christchurch Park

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Hundreds of Ipswich Muslims come together for Eid al-Adha in Christchurch Park

Brothers Chris and Nick Leek featured on BBC's The Repair Shop, which involved a restoration of their dynamometer.

Brothers Chris and Nick Leek featured on BBC's The Repair Shop, which involved a restoration of their dynamometer.

The Repair Shop

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'A great experience' - 100-year-old heirloom from Ipswich firm restored on BBC show

Prince George House Ipswich marks the 80th anniversary of D-Day.

Prince George House Ipswich marks the 80th anniversary of D-Day.

80th Anniversary of D-Day

Residents mark D-Day 80th anniversary with bunting and wartime songs

From left: Gainsborough county councillor Liz Harsant, Ipswich mayor Elango Elavalakan, deputy lieutenant Oliver Paul, and Joan Beniston.

From left: Gainsborough county councillor Liz Harsant, Ipswich mayor Elango Elavalakan, deputy lieutenant Oliver Paul, and Joan Beniston.

80th Anniversary of D-Day

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'For your tomorrow we gave our today' - D-Day anniversary marked in Christchurch Park