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A day of family fun at Ipswich Waterfront in May 1994
An RNLI helicopter doing an air display at Ipswich docks in 1994 - Credit: Archant
Ipswich Waterfront came alive with bouncy castles, puppet shows, market stalls and a helicopter display in May 1994.
An RNLI helicopter doing an air display at Ipswich docks in 1994 - Credit: Archant
It was five years before it’s redevelopment in 1999, but by then the waterfront had already proved itself as a popular hub.
An RNLI helicopter doing an air display at Ipswich docks in 1994 - Credit: Archant
Hundreds of people turned out for the event, which included a demonstration by the Royal National Lifeboat Institution’s (RNLI’s) helicopter over the water to demonstrate how it is used by the charity.
An RNLI helicopter doing an air display at Ipswich docks in 1994 - Credit: Archant
Spectators took to canoes and rowing boats to watch while others lined the harbour side.
An RNLI helicopter doing an air display at Ipswich docks in 1994 - Credit: Archant
The waterfront itself was bustling with crowds, with other entertainment including Punch and Judy performances, small fairground rides and bouncy castles while market stalls lined the street.
An RNLI helicopter doing an air display at Ipswich docks in 1994 - Credit: Archant
Rowing activities were also available in the water.
An RNLI helicopter doing an air display at Ipswich docks in 1994 - Credit: Archant
Can you spot yourself in one of these photographs? Do you remember heading along to the waterfront on the day?
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