The ABC Cinema projectionist preparing a new roll of film. June 1973. (Image: Archant)
Sylvia Finch Scagliotti is a member of our new Ipswich Remembers group on Facebook.
The foyer area of the ABC Cinema in Ipswich. Photo taken in June 1973 (Image: Archant)
She told us that she has great memories of her time working in the town and we have dug out these photos to remind her of that period.
ABC Cinema in Ipswich undergoing alterations to the main screen in March 1973 (Image: Archant)
Other former readers from as far away as Australia have also been sharing their memories, while others have been asking for help identifying when and where old family photos may have been taken.
ABC Cinema in Ipswich undergoing alterations to the main screen in March 1973 (Image: Archant)
Have you got memories of old Ipswich? Join the group today and share your stories and photos - and maybe you could offer the missing link for some of those searching for answers about their old photos.
Children show off their work at the Guy Fawkes competition at the ABC Cinema in Ipswich in 1969 (Image: Archant)
Children show off their work at the Guy Fawkes competition at the ABC Cinema in Ipswich in 1969 (Image: Archant)
The Italian Job's infamous Mini Cooper drives down the stairs at the ABC Cinema in August 1969 (Image: Archant)
Percy John Thrower visited the Woolworths store in Ipswich, March 1973, to promote their new gardening range (Image: Archant)
A selection of toys in the Wooldworths advertisement in the EADT, December 1973 (Image: Archant)
The gardening section of Woolworths, September 1971 (Image: Archant)
The gardening section of Woolworths, September 1971 (Image: Archant)
Woolworths gardening section of the store. October 1972. (Image: Archant)
A home stereo system for sale at Woolworths, December 1973 (Image: Archant)
Woolworths window display, March 1972 (Image: Archant)
Woolworths window display from March 1972 (Image: Archant)
Woolworths window display from March 1972 (Image: Archant)
• For more photos of Ipswich in years gone by, see here
Comments: Our rules
We want our comments to be a lively and valuable part of our community - a place where readers can debate and engage with the most important local issues. The ability to comment on our stories is a privilege, not a right, however, and that privilege may be withdrawn if it is abused or misused.
Please report any comments that break our rules.
Read the rules here