Were you one of the regulars at The Heathlands pub in Ipswich back in 1974?

Ipswich Star: Were you a regular punter at The Heathlands in the 1970s?Were you a regular punter at The Heathlands in the 1970s? (Image: Archant)

Today we are recalling a night out at the popular venue in Foxhall Road, which is one of the town's many lost pubs.

Ipswich Star: A customer at The Heathlands pub in 1974A customer at The Heathlands pub in 1974 (Image: Archant)

Can you recognise any familiar faces among the customers and staff in our Days Gone By gallery?

Ipswich Star: Inside the Heathlands pub in Ipswich in January 1974Inside the Heathlands pub in Ipswich in January 1974 (Image: Archant)

The pub, dating back to the 1890s, was a community hub for more than a century.

Ipswich Star: Enjoying a night out at The Heathlands in Ipswich in 1974Enjoying a night out at The Heathlands in Ipswich in 1974 (Image: Archant)

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

Ipswich Star: Enjoying a drink at The Heathlands pub, Ipswich, in January 1974.Enjoying a drink at The Heathlands pub, Ipswich, in January 1974. (Image: Archant)

It was then converted into a Tesco store, one of several pubs in the town which have been turned into supermarkets. Others are The Emperor in Norwich Road and The Golden Key pub in Woodbridge Road.

If these photos bring back memories, email judy.rimmer@archant.co.uk

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Ipswich Star: The Heathlands pub, Ipswich, in January 1974The Heathlands pub, Ipswich, in January 1974 (Image: Archant)