Did you ever venture down Foxhall Road in Ipswich and stop in one of these pubs?

Foxhall Road – one of the the town's busiest roads – has been home to some of the most popular pubs in the town, some of which are still trading today.

The Heathlands Pub dates back to the 1890s, was a community hub for more than a century.

Ipswich Star: Customers at The Heathlands pub on Foxhall Road in Ipswich in1974Customers at The Heathlands pub on Foxhall Road in Ipswich in1974 (Image: Archant)

In recent years, it had a sports theme and showed Sky Sports before it closed down in May 2013.

The Blooming Fuchsia was also popular among locals before it was closed down permanently in 2009, with the building demolished in 2010.

Ipswich Star: A couple of gentlemen enjoying a pint at in the Blooming Fuchsia pubA couple of gentlemen enjoying a pint at in the Blooming Fuchsia pub (Image: Archant)

The history of the uniquely-named pub dates back to some time in the late 1880s.

Another popular choice of pub in Foxhall Road is the Golf Hotel Pub, which is still trading today.

Ipswich Star: The Golf pictured in 1975The Golf pictured in 1975 (Image: Archant)

The pub also has a great outside play area situated in the pub's big beer garden.

The Railway in Foxhall Road is believed to date back to the 1860s and has been known as a number of names.

Ipswich Star: Railway Pub, Foxhall Road, Ipswich 1974Railway Pub, Foxhall Road, Ipswich 1974 (Image: Archant)

Ipswich Star: The Railway pub in Foxhall Road pictured more recentlyThe Railway pub in Foxhall Road pictured more recently (Image: Archant)

The pub used to be a popular music venue, with Status Quo performing there in the 1990s.