Ipswich Star | Heritage https://www.ipswichstar.co.uk/lifestyle/heritage/ Ipswich Star Heritage en-gb Tue, 10 Nov 2026 22:32:51 +0000 Tue, 10 Nov 2026 22:32:51 +0000 https://www.ipswichstar.co.uk/rss/terms/ M6 toby.granville@newsquest.co.uk (Toby Granville) webmaster@digitalmedia.newsquest.co.uk (Tim Joy) https://www.ipswichstar.co.uk/resources/images/sitelogoalt/?type=rsslogo Ipswich Star | Heritage https://www.ipswichstar.co.uk/lifestyle/heritage/ Vivid memories of evacuation and air raids shared by three Ipswich women who lived it https://www.ipswichstar.co.uk/news/26706769.ipswich-women-survived-bombing-wartime-air-raids/?ref=rss Sun, 08 Nov 2026 09:20:00 +0000 3200012d3d6a25da03f0ccca9a52c018 abygail.fossett@newsquest.co.uk | Abygail Fossett The forgotten Suffolk story behind the Kray twins https://www.ipswichstar.co.uk/news/26695856.nostalgia-kray-twins-wartime-evacuation-hadleigh/?ref=rss Sun, 08 Nov 2026 06:00:00 +0000 1896f8ee29f76a56a589ddf53cf0dbbd katie.drake@newsquest.co.uk | Katie Drake Alan Titchmarsh show could star sleepy Suffolk village you may not know https://www.ipswichstar.co.uk/news/26702869.love-weekend-itv-show-star-sleepy-darmsden/?ref=rss Fri, 06 Nov 2026 06:00:00 +0000 14297678b053462db6176021047f249b harper.mills@newsquest.co.uk | Harper Mills Memorial appeal for heroic World War II 'Ghost Patrol' soldiers https://www.ipswichstar.co.uk/news/26704686.appeal-raise-150-000-memorial-world-war-ii-heroes/?ref=rss Fri, 06 Nov 2026 09:24:44 +0000 4fd5583aeabef525540197f56caa33dd joshua.searle@newsquest.co.uk | Joshua Searle 10 historic buildings in Suffolk added to 'at risk' register in need of 'urgent' help https://www.ipswichstar.co.uk/news/26694050.10-suffolk-churches-historic-englands-at-risk-register/?ref=rss Thu, 05 Nov 2026 06:00:00 +0000 e4bcd72d13ccef6c8e6f425f675cccdd emily.goodwin@newsquest.co.uk | Emily Goodwin Gone but not forgotten - what became of Ipswich's biggest shops? https://www.ipswichstar.co.uk/news/26677374.happened-four-famous-ipswich-town-centre-shops/?ref=rss Mon, 02 Nov 2026 11:00:00 +0000 7b4d63d54fc21b4a3bce77936fcfeed5 chloe.leggett@newsquest.co.uk | Chloe Leggett From village to hotspot - how Martlesham has changed https://www.ipswichstar.co.uk/news/26682343.martlesham-became-one-suffolks-growth-hotspots/?ref=rss Sat, 31 Oct 2026 04:30:00 +0000 9d860364f563c18768b316440fd68056 chloe.leggett@newsquest.co.uk | Chloe Leggett The historic Suffolk train station frozen in time and now needing rescue https://www.ipswichstar.co.uk/news/26650823.history-derelict-trimley-railway-station/?ref=rss Sun, 25 Oct 2026 11:00:00 +0000 0ee23567cde1300aef89b34a9e2c7f6e katie.drake@newsquest.co.uk | Katie Drake Ipswich vows to build on City of Culture bid despite setback https://www.ipswichstar.co.uk/news/26657988.ipswich-reacts-missing-uk-city-culture-2029/?ref=rss Thu, 22 Oct 2026 04:30:00 +0100 b25a6144d2ba95196b56f098eff53aa1 Fin.Brown@newsquest.co.uk | Fin Brown Ipswich misses out on UK City of Culture 2029 shortlist https://www.ipswichstar.co.uk/news/26656848.ipswich-loses-race-uk-city-culture-title/?ref=rss Wed, 21 Oct 2026 12:25:00 +0100 af67aa9ee02b83df4c83cf4e3e1056f8 Fin.Brown@newsquest.co.uk | Fin Brown Grade II-listed Ipswich shelter restored after fears it would be removed https://www.ipswichstar.co.uk/news/26652479.historic-ipswich-shelter-restored-threat-fears/?ref=rss Wed, 21 Oct 2026 11:00:00 +0100 fdc9150300a698ff290ff379186814bd tom.cann@newsquest.co.uk | Tom Cann Six historic buildings that tell the story of Ipswich Waterfront https://www.ipswichstar.co.uk/news/26650795.six-buildings-tell-story-ipswich-waterfront/?ref=rss Tue, 20 Oct 2026 11:00:00 +0100 5c98419e80cc31816a4d6b7582900048 Fin.Brown@newsquest.co.uk | Fin Brown Seven Ipswich places that have changed dramatically in the last 20 years https://www.ipswichstar.co.uk/news/26644875.seven-ipswich-places-transformed-last-20-years/?ref=rss Sun, 18 Oct 2026 14:00:00 +0100 8b3d6a7746ea40fdaa9ba00d1c2b4a9f Fin.Brown@newsquest.co.uk | Fin Brown Mystery over 111-year-old bones finally solved as DNA identifies Ipswich WW1 soldier https://www.ipswichstar.co.uk/news/26638989.dna-identifies-ipswich-wwi-soldier-century/?ref=rss Thu, 15 Oct 2026 11:26:00 +0100 7512af61fb6afd9d9e4176872f7b6268 abygail.fossett@newsquest.co.uk | Abygail Fossett Take a look back at Suffolk's most sought-after school https://www.ipswichstar.co.uk/news/26633324.take-look-back-suffolks-popular-school-northgate/?ref=rss Thu, 15 Oct 2026 04:30:00 +0100 ffcfe92000893708948267265a6f74ef katie.drake@newsquest.co.uk | Katie Drake How Suffolk was at the heart of the biggest Royal scandal of the 20th century https://www.ipswichstar.co.uk/news/26623746.royal-scandal-involving-felixstowe-ipswich-locations/?ref=rss Tue, 13 Oct 2026 12:00:00 +0100 a0277fbb0348cb4afa7e256706904a18 emily.goodwin@newsquest.co.uk | Emily Goodwin Campaign launched to save iconic Ipswich waterfront sailing barge https://www.ipswichstar.co.uk/news/26607761.campaign-launched-save-historic-ipswich-sailing-barge/?ref=rss Tue, 06 Oct 2026 04:30:00 +0100 97f4812a6ac2b0b238fef8ea3fc98f36 Fin.Brown@newsquest.co.uk | Fin Brown CBeebies star shares her favourite Suffolk phrases - how many do you still use? https://www.ipswichstar.co.uk/news/26591146.11-suffolk-words-worth-saving-according-suffolk-actor/?ref=rss Sun, 04 Oct 2026 11:00:00 +0100 8e7b43f33685a7371ee9cf41702de534 abygail.fossett@newsquest.co.uk | Abygail Fossett Five lost pubs Ipswich readers want to see again https://www.ipswichstar.co.uk/news/26605430.ipswich-readers-name-five-lost-pubs-bring-back/?ref=rss Mon, 05 Oct 2026 11:00:00 +0100 505db209570f0c2cb7578c6f523355f3 thomas.marks@newsquest.co.uk | Thomas Marks Why was a large luxury cruise ship seen on the River Orwell? https://www.ipswichstar.co.uk/news/26605407.large-cruise-ship-spotted-river-orwell/?ref=rss Sun, 04 Oct 2026 12:00:00 +0100 feca4bdbc379c57405552982af9a5014 tom.cann@newsquest.co.uk | Tom Cann More than 40 businesses back Ipswich’s bid to become UK City of Culture 2029 https://www.ipswichstar.co.uk/news/26591178.businesses-back-ipswichs-uk-city-culture-2029-bid/?ref=rss Tue, 29 Sep 2026 13:48:12 +0100 af5b9eed5fb9ff6da1eca8e6260da2bb anna.starnes@newsquest.co.uk | Anna Starnes 150-year-old church to close after congregation dwindles to 25 https://www.ipswichstar.co.uk/news/26578837.felixstowe-united-reformed-church-shut-january-2027/?ref=rss Fri, 25 Sep 2026 06:00:00 +0100 4b7c02fb0b6b0aa6d9f3e49b5ae73f12 dominic.bareham@newsquest.co.uk | Dominic Bareham Readers reveal their first jobs they will never forget in Ipswich https://www.ipswichstar.co.uk/news/26566119.readers-recall-first-jobs-ipswichs-woolworths-bhs/?ref=rss Tue, 22 Sep 2026 06:00:00 +0100 e8df4b52eb02a7c7151bb738d1626838 katie.drake@newsquest.co.uk | Katie Drake Ipswich stalwart celebrates her '100 Years Loved' with help from community https://www.ipswichstar.co.uk/news/26551955.ipswich-stalwart-turns-100-town-coming-together-help/?ref=rss Wed, 16 Sep 2026 04:30:00 +0100 ed3a04ddbd064264a14357b9f00d4209 abygail.fossett@newsquest.co.uk | Abygail Fossett Iconic town restaurant sparks nostalgia for bygone era and its orange seats https://www.ipswichstar.co.uk/news/26528732.readers-memories-felixstowe-wimpy-marks-55-years-town/?ref=rss Tue, 08 Sep 2026 06:00:00 +0100 ee80ad4de584f26b98d297d43211f9a5 dominic.bareham@newsquest.co.uk | Dominic Bareham More than 11k people visit 'one of the most popular' Ipswich exhibitions https://www.ipswichstar.co.uk/news/26528170.11-000-visit-major-constable-exhibition-ipswich/?ref=rss Mon, 07 Sep 2026 13:30:00 +0100 142aa2e48f61b6078ea66eb8316102fa katie.drake@newsquest.co.uk | Katie Drake Do you remember the smell of the Tolly Cobbold brewery in Ipswich? https://www.ipswichstar.co.uk/news/26523659.look-back-ipswichs-long-closed-tolly-cobbold-brewery/?ref=rss Sun, 06 Sep 2026 10:00:00 +0100 b46f18d6475064a0efcc90e3cd89d296 katie.drake@newsquest.co.uk | Katie Drake Step back in time as Ipswich opens its history books with free events next month https://www.ipswichstar.co.uk/news/26500162.ipswich-open-history-books-part-heritage-open-days/?ref=rss Sun, 30 Aug 2026 10:00:00 +0100 a18d7782a972966fda1beb8288493a41 oliver.picton@newsquest.co.uk | Oli Picton The 14 famous names you will be able to spot on town's beach huts https://www.ipswichstar.co.uk/news/26503569.felixstowe-beach-huts-unveil-14-blue-plaques-prolific-names/?ref=rss Sun, 30 Aug 2026 10:00:00 +0100 088590b1d2d0f8cfcdcec9b67ca7f893 dominic.bareham@newsquest.co.uk | Dominic Bareham Festival attended by thousands backed by businesses wanting to see town 'thrive' https://www.ipswichstar.co.uk/news/26497363.businesses-get-behind-bsc-multicultural-festival-ipswich/?ref=rss Wed, 26 Aug 2026 16:00:00 +0100 7d70d882ef6b72614632804aed3a4dff clarissa.place@newsquest.co.uk | Clarissa Place A look back at historic Ipswich Waterfront buildings before upcoming redevelopment https://www.ipswichstar.co.uk/news/26485622.7-photos-ipswich-waterfront-buildings-development/?ref=rss Sun, 23 Aug 2026 08:00:00 +0100 aeecbefac0e690103aa1988645cf0f60 emily.goodwin@newsquest.co.uk | Emily Goodwin A look back at one of Ipswich’s most familiar streets through the years https://www.ipswichstar.co.uk/news/26449787.photos-upper-brook-street-ipswich-years/?ref=rss Sat, 15 Aug 2026 10:30:00 +0100 4b441bde1d3c0a49d21551253efa6640 katie.drake@newsquest.co.uk | Katie Drake 'Nothing has ever felt quite as extraordinary as Ipswich's bid for City of Culture' https://www.ipswichstar.co.uk/news/26442398.ipswich-director-shares-thoughts-city-culture-bid/?ref=rss Fri, 07 Aug 2026 06:00:00 +0100 c403eacf7d195e64583477392d32e6ae Amy Vaughan Fall in love with a new Suffolk village in our new Village Visit series https://www.ipswichstar.co.uk/news/26437239.fall-love-suffolk-village-visit-series/?ref=rss Wed, 05 Aug 2026 16:00:00 +0100 85896232b95f6ac47ec26653cd7fab66 anna.starnes@newsquest.co.uk | Anna Starnes 5 shops every Ipswich girl couldn't resist in the 2000s https://www.ipswichstar.co.uk/news/26272697.five-stores-every-ipswich-girl-shopped-2000s/?ref=rss Sun, 12 Jul 2026 10:00:00 +0100 0a40131167ed2c40314c6bfee911af09 katie.drake@newsquest.co.uk | Katie Drake Ipswich hero who served in elite special force killed on Hitler's orders at 28 https://www.ipswichstar.co.uk/news/26224549.ipswich-hero-reginald-makeham-killed-hitler-remembered/?ref=rss Sun, 12 Jul 2026 06:00:00 +0100 cc7bbeccb59573df003440e12fdd6d5e abygail.fossett@newsquest.co.uk | Abygail Fossett Suffolk's most famous painting on show in 'emotional' homecoming https://www.ipswichstar.co.uk/news/26272338.hay-wain-display-ipswichs-christchurch-mansion/?ref=rss Sat, 11 Jul 2026 13:00:00 +0100 f0996e0582a034b5b89bff8b5d41352f oliver.picton@newsquest.co.uk | Oli Picton 130 year old historic barge once based in Ipswich given £28,000 for restoration https://www.ipswichstar.co.uk/news/26248634.historic-ipswich-sailing-barge-closer-full-restoration/?ref=rss Sat, 04 Jul 2026 04:30:00 +0100 47a7f143d770e12e7cc3f7a43df20f85 oliver.picton@newsquest.co.uk | Oli Picton Suffolk's highest honour bestowed on community and arts champions https://www.ipswichstar.co.uk/news/26214504.four-people-receive-suffolk-medal-suffolk-day-2026/?ref=rss Mon, 22 Jun 2026 06:00:00 +0100 ce1ad167811954cd270a8d99b6d50c21 dominic.bareham@newsquest.co.uk | Dominic Bareham 25 brilliant photos from this year's Suffolk Day celebrations https://www.ipswichstar.co.uk/news/26214384.25-brilliant-photos-suffolk-day-2026-bury-st-edmunds/?ref=rss Sun, 21 Jun 2026 18:00:00 +0100 4b3b1ed32c349d7299c8a1be632bf835 dominic.bareham@newsquest.co.uk | Dominic Bareham Thousands spent the day in historic town to celebrate Suffolk Day https://www.ipswichstar.co.uk/news/26214265.thousands-attend-suffolk-day-celebrations-bury-st-edmunds/?ref=rss Sun, 21 Jun 2026 17:05:00 +0100 7994a7e6fa5f40fc4f742eaccad92ff0 dominic.bareham@newsquest.co.uk | Dominic Bareham Work to restore centuries-old church can begin after crucial £70k boost https://www.ipswichstar.co.uk/news/26208294.st-ethelberts-church-falkenham-given-70-000-boost/?ref=rss Sat, 20 Jun 2026 06:00:00 +0100 839985010ab3d7cb71e0c7ccda7a8b3f dominic.bareham@newsquest.co.uk | Dominic Bareham Suffolk bishop says church’s role in forced adoptions is ‘our shame to bear’ https://www.ipswichstar.co.uk/news/26207281.suffolk-bishop-sorry-churchs-role-forced-adoptions/?ref=rss Thu, 18 Jun 2026 15:30:00 +0100 b8ab1d3acb46c5a2c40ce23b50bb067a abygail.fossett@newsquest.co.uk | Abygail Fossett What’s changed in Felixstowe in the two decades since I first knew it? https://www.ipswichstar.co.uk/news/26184632.changed-felixstowe-last-20-years/?ref=rss Sun, 14 Jun 2026 10:00:00 +0100 c3f98dc2ec007ef1328f55b97a4a6106 katie.drake@newsquest.co.uk | Katie Drake New community company to be formed to fight for future of dilapidated station https://www.ipswichstar.co.uk/news/26185529.agm-will-discuss-future-derelict-trimley-station/?ref=rss Thu, 11 Jun 2026 17:00:00 +0100 7cab4eebe5cbde72be37bc18c5210a4f dominic.bareham@newsquest.co.uk | Dominic Bareham How to see the King's birthday flyover with Red Arrows this month https://www.ipswichstar.co.uk/news/26155419.see-red-arrows-suffolk-kings-birthday/?ref=rss Mon, 01 Jun 2026 17:00:00 +0100 8803ea39ed2c08a727878a71185aa849 thomas.marks@newsquest.co.uk | Thomas Marks Suffolk Show visitor has been to every event since 1946 https://www.ipswichstar.co.uk/news/26141902.wetherden-man-celebrates-80-years-suffolk-show/?ref=rss Thu, 28 May 2026 06:00:00 +0100 39cfac31a8a0e16feaa621355272b8c1 Freddie.Trevanion@newsquest.co.uk | Freddie Trevanion Ipswich park to mark 90th anniversary with special event https://www.ipswichstar.co.uk/news/26133969.holywells-park-ipswich-celebrate-90th-anniversary/?ref=rss Sun, 24 May 2026 07:00:00 +0100 30badb85d60eccdd35d3a3e674bde020 tom.cann@newsquest.co.uk | Tom Cann 126-year-old Cadbury chocolate to be auctioned https://www.ipswichstar.co.uk/news/26098166.cadbury-boer-war-chocolate-tin-auctioned-martlesham/?ref=rss Tue, 12 May 2026 11:10:00 +0100 87cc2863e4fb77d65920008d6816f599 cerys.baker@newsquest.co.uk | Cerys Baker The history of iconic water tower set to be demolished after nearly 100 years https://www.ipswichstar.co.uk/news/26078409.site-trimley-tower-history-dating-back-1895/?ref=rss Tue, 05 May 2026 13:30:00 +0100 7d1099ed31d3abb7e738b8d04c8880e7 dominic.bareham@newsquest.co.uk | Dominic Bareham