It was 25 years ago that one of Ipswich’s best known landmarks was felled in a spectacular afternoon demolition.

Ipswich Star: The button being pushed to signal the demolition of the Cliff Quay chimneys Picture: TONY RAYThe button being pushed to signal the demolition of the Cliff Quay chimneys Picture: TONY RAY

Crowds gathered to watch as the button was presented to ignite the dynamite and send the Cliff Quay power station chimneys collapsing to the ground.

Ipswich Star: Dancers perform at the Corn Exchange in a competition during the annual Ballroom Festival Picture: JOHN KERRDancers perform at the Corn Exchange in a competition during the annual Ballroom Festival Picture: JOHN KERR

It's one of the items featured in today's Throwback Thursday gallery looking at Ipswich back in 1994.

Ipswich Star: Pudsey hosting a party at the Totally Brilliant Play Co for Children in Need Picture: RICHARD SNASDELLPudsey hosting a party at the Totally Brilliant Play Co for Children in Need Picture: RICHARD SNASDELL

Elsewhere around the area the Corn Exchange was staging an annual ballroom festival for dancers of all ages to compete and show off their technique, while Pudsey the Bear was at the Totally Brilliant play area hosting a party to raise money for Children in Need.

Ipswich Star: Busy night of late night Christmas shopping as the Ipswich Christmas lights were officially switched on Picture: RICHARD SNASDELLBusy night of late night Christmas shopping as the Ipswich Christmas lights were officially switched on Picture: RICHARD SNASDELL

The streets were busy for Ipswich late-night shopping and the Co-op was celebrating 150 years with a special concert at the Corn Exchange.

Ipswich Star: The Co-op put on a concert to celebrate 150 years Picture: ARCHANTThe Co-op put on a concert to celebrate 150 years Picture: ARCHANT

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Ipswich Star: Father Christmas arriving at the Ipswich Co-op to greet all the children Picture: TONY RAYFather Christmas arriving at the Ipswich Co-op to greet all the children Picture: TONY RAY

Ipswich Star: Children's book writer Jacqueline Wilson reading one of her books with a group of students at Westbourne High School Picture: OWEN HINESChildren's book writer Jacqueline Wilson reading one of her books with a group of students at Westbourne High School Picture: OWEN HINES