![Ipswich Star: In its heyday in the late 1980s and early 1990s, Libertys was well known in Ipswich as one of the only places to be on a night out]( "Ipswich Star: In its heyday in the late 1980s and early 1990s, Libertys was well known in Ipswich as one of the only places to be on a night out")
In its heyday in the late 1980s and early 1990s, Libertys was well known in Ipswich as one of the only places to be on a night out (Image: Archant)
Once one of the most recognisable places in Ipswich as the place to be on a Friday and Saturday night, Libertys saw thousands of clubbers pass through its doors across the late 80s and early 90s.
![Ipswich Star: In its heyday in the late 1980s and early 1990s, Libertys was well known in Ipswich as one of the only places to be on a night out]( "Ipswich Star: In its heyday in the late 1980s and early 1990s, Libertys was well known in Ipswich as one of the only places to be on a night out")
In its heyday in the late 1980s and early 1990s, Libertys was well known in Ipswich as one of the only places to be on a night out (Image: Archant)
Positioned on Tacket Street, the club was a stone’s throw away from the centre of town which made it the prime location for people travelling from outside of Ipswich, alongside the locals that packed the dancefloors and bars on a weekly basis.
![Ipswich Star: In its heyday in the late 1980s and early 1990s, Libertys was well known in Ipswich as one of the only places to be on a night out]( "Ipswich Star: In its heyday in the late 1980s and early 1990s, Libertys was well known in Ipswich as one of the only places to be on a night out")
In its heyday in the late 1980s and early 1990s, Libertys was well known in Ipswich as one of the only places to be on a night out (Image: Archant)
Competing with Hollywood’s at the time, Libertys hosted regular themed nights and had several guest appearances across its lifetime.
![Ipswich Star: In its heyday in the late 1980s and early 1990s, Libertys was well known in Ipswich as one of the only places to be on a night out]( "Ipswich Star: In its heyday in the late 1980s and early 1990s, Libertys was well known in Ipswich as one of the only places to be on a night out")
In its heyday in the late 1980s and early 1990s, Libertys was well known in Ipswich as one of the only places to be on a night out (Image: Archant)
We’ve been through the archives and pulled out a few club photos which were taken in August 1997.
![Ipswich Star: In its heyday in the late 1980s and early 1990s, Libertys was well known in Ipswich as one of the only places to be on a night out]( "Ipswich Star: In its heyday in the late 1980s and early 1990s, Libertys was well known in Ipswich as one of the only places to be on a night out")
In its heyday in the late 1980s and early 1990s, Libertys was well known in Ipswich as one of the only places to be on a night out (Image: Archant)
Be sure to email our picture desk if you recognise any familiar faces and let us know your memories from Libertys.
![Ipswich Star: In its heyday in the late 1980s and early 1990s, Libertys was well known in Ipswich as one of the only places to be on a night out]( "Ipswich Star: In its heyday in the late 1980s and early 1990s, Libertys was well known in Ipswich as one of the only places to be on a night out")
In its heyday in the late 1980s and early 1990s, Libertys was well known in Ipswich as one of the only places to be on a night out (Image: Archant)
![Ipswich Star: In its heyday in the late 1980s and early 1990s, Libertys was well known in Ipswich as one of the only places to be on a night out]( "Ipswich Star: In its heyday in the late 1980s and early 1990s, Libertys was well known in Ipswich as one of the only places to be on a night out")
In its heyday in the late 1980s and early 1990s, Libertys was well known in Ipswich as one of the only places to be on a night out (Image: Archant)
![Ipswich Star: In its heyday in the late 1980s and early 1990s, Libertys was well known in Ipswich as one of the only places to be on a night out]( "Ipswich Star: In its heyday in the late 1980s and early 1990s, Libertys was well known in Ipswich as one of the only places to be on a night out")
In its heyday in the late 1980s and early 1990s, Libertys was well known in Ipswich as one of the only places to be on a night out (Image: Archant)
![Ipswich Star: In its heyday in the late 1980s and early 1990s, Libertys was well known in Ipswich as one of the only places to be on a night out]( "Ipswich Star: In its heyday in the late 1980s and early 1990s, Libertys was well known in Ipswich as one of the only places to be on a night out")
In its heyday in the late 1980s and early 1990s, Libertys was well known in Ipswich as one of the only places to be on a night out (Image: Archant)
![Ipswich Star: In its heyday in the late 1980s and early 1990s, Libertys was well known in Ipswich as one of the only places to be on a night out]( "Ipswich Star: In its heyday in the late 1980s and early 1990s, Libertys was well known in Ipswich as one of the only places to be on a night out")
In its heyday in the late 1980s and early 1990s, Libertys was well known in Ipswich as one of the only places to be on a night out (Image: Archant)
![Ipswich Star: In its heyday in the late 1980s and early 1990s, Libertys was well known in Ipswich as one of the only places to be on a night out]( "Ipswich Star: In its heyday in the late 1980s and early 1990s, Libertys was well known in Ipswich as one of the only places to be on a night out")
In its heyday in the late 1980s and early 1990s, Libertys was well known in Ipswich as one of the only places to be on a night out (Image: Archant)
![Ipswich Star: In its heyday in the late 1980s and early 1990s, Libertys was well known in Ipswich as one of the only places to be on a night out]( "Ipswich Star: In its heyday in the late 1980s and early 1990s, Libertys was well known in Ipswich as one of the only places to be on a night out")
In its heyday in the late 1980s and early 1990s, Libertys was well known in Ipswich as one of the only places to be on a night out (Image: Archant)
The venue later went on to become the popular Fire & Ice club, before closing down in late 2010. What are your thoughts on the nightlife in Ipswich at the moment? Does Unit 17, Vodka Revolutions and Sin keep you entertained on a Friday and Saturday, or do you wish there was somewhere new? Send your replies to our picture desk.
![Ipswich Star: In its heyday in the late 1980s and early 1990s, Libertys was well known in Ipswich as one of the only places to be on a night out]( "Ipswich Star: In its heyday in the late 1980s and early 1990s, Libertys was well known in Ipswich as one of the only places to be on a night out")
In its heyday in the late 1980s and early 1990s, Libertys was well known in Ipswich as one of the only places to be on a night out (Image: Archant)
![Ipswich Star: In its heyday in the late 1980s and early 1990s, Libertys was well known in Ipswich as one of the only places to be on a night out]( "Ipswich Star: In its heyday in the late 1980s and early 1990s, Libertys was well known in Ipswich as one of the only places to be on a night out")
In its heyday in the late 1980s and early 1990s, Libertys was well known in Ipswich as one of the only places to be on a night out (Image: Archant)
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