Before the waterfront was a bustling hub of food and drink places, it was a working dock.
Some snapshots of the work that took place on the waterfront can still be seen today.
Isaacs
Now known as a venue for drinks and food, Isaacs was originally made up of medieval and Tudor period buildings, including the merchant's house in Fore Street.
The row of medieval timber houses was eventually made into warehouses as Ipswich's port boomed in the 15th century.
The branding can be seen in the brickwork on the front of the building, showing its age and history while remaining a key part of Ipswich culture.
At the beginning of the 20th century, the property was bought from its then-owners by Isaac Lord, the site's namesake.
He used it as a base for his business trading bulk goods, specifically coal and corn.
Tolly Cobbold
The Tolly Cobbold brewery has sat empty for years, but once it offered tours, drinks, and produced ales for Suffolk.
The brewery has been in Cliff Road since 1896, when the building was bought from Cullingham & Co.
The brewery closed in 1989, before being saved by a management buyout, and was then shut again in 2002.
The development is planned to be turned into retirement independent supported living by businessman, Mac Khan.
In recent years, it has been the victim of vandals and urban explorers and has upped the security to protect the landmark on the docks.
Digby on Paul's Silo
Perhaps a key sign you're in Ipswich and close to the waterfront is the Paul's Silo building and the Digby artwork.
Digby has now been reimagined in a striking mural created by artist Sammi Wong and commissioned by Ipswich Central.
Originally built as a granary store in the 1960s, the site has sat abandoned for more than two decades.
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