Ed Sheeran hosts event at Thomas Wolsey pub in Ipswich

Fans travelled from as far as Derbyshire to attend the special gig at the Thomas Wolsey pub in St Peter's Street, which has been transformed into The Old Phone.

Work started in the early hours of Sunday morning to rename the pub which is the title of the singer's newest song. 

The 34-year-old singer announced on Friday three gigs at Portman Road, the home of his beloved Ipswich Town.

The transformation has taken place this morning. (Image: Newsquest)

The singer later that day teased a visit to the town by sending out a message to fans through his mailing list.

The message read: "From Ipswich, MA to Ipswich, UK... we're bringing The Old Phone pub home this weekend."

People were asked to respond to the message with a beer emoji for a chance to get invited.

Workers were out before 8am this morning completing the transformation. (Image: Shikhar Talwar) In March, Sheeran temporarily set up the Old Phone pub in Ipswich in Massachusetts, just north of Boston.

While the pub was open the Shape of You singer held intimate gigs in front of a small crowd and was joined by other artists including Noah Kahan. 

Sheeran will play Portman Road on July 11, 12, and 13 ahead of the release of his new album 'Play' on September 12.

Back in town, nearby ice cream shop i-scream shared on social media that it would be closed on Sunday as a "certain VIP needs our courtyard". 

Sheeran, who is a lifelong fan and shirt sponsor of Ipswich Town, will be joined by special guests on each night.

These kick off with Myles Smith and Tori Kelly on Friday, Busted and Dylan on Saturday and James Blunt and Maisie Peters on Sunday.