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Days Gone By - Memories of Christchurch Park events over the decades
The boys brigade lined up in uniform at Christchurch park in 1974 Picture: IVAN SMITH - Credit: Ivan Smith
From fetes to a mock battle, Christchurch Park has staged a huge number of events over the years, as our latest photo gallery shows.
Did you participate in the 'Battle of Hastings' re-enactment in Christchurch Park? Picture: OWEN HINES - Credit: OWEN HINES
We have put together a selection of photos from the 1970s, 80s and 90s.
The Felixstowe Debenaires Performing in formation in Christchurch Park Picture: ARCHANT - Credit: Archant
The famous park has staged a host of events since it was opened in 1895, becoming the first public park in Suffolk’s county town.
The Felixstowe Debenaires Performing in formation in Christchurch Park Picture: ARCHANT - Credit: Archant
Its mix of rolling lawns and woodland, surrounding Christchurch Mansion, provide a perfect backdrop for fetes and fairs, as well rallies by organisations like the Boys Brigade.
Some of the rides on offer at the Ipswich Co-op fete at Christchurch Park, 1978. Picture: PAUL NIXON / ARCHANT - Credit: PAUL NIXON / ARCHANT
One unusual event was a re-enactment of the Battle of Hastings in 1985, where youngsters did battle with cardboard swords and shields.
Sledding down the hills at Christchurch Park is a must when it snows Picture: DAVID KINDRED - Credit: DAVID KINDRED
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Of course, as well as being in demand over the summer, the park’s slopes are great place for sledding in winter.
A group of ladies dressed in traditional uniforms selling cakes and snacks to the people of Ipswich in Christchurch park Picture: DAVID KINDRED - Credit: David Kindred
What are your memories of visits to Christchurch Park? Email judy.rimmer@archant.co.uk To order copies of these photos, visit www.eadt.co.uk/myphotos24, or call Diane Townsend on 01603 772449.
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