From the mid-1960s for many years, the First Floor Club was Ipswich’s nightspot.

Ipswich Star: Talent competition performers pictured at the First Floor Club in Ipswich Picture: ARCHANTTalent competition performers pictured at the First Floor Club in Ipswich Picture: ARCHANT

The venue in Tacket Street was opened in 1966 by Ken Bean and over the decades hosted a wide variety of events – from live music to top comedians, beauty contests to a casino, plus private functions including dinners and parties.

Queues would form on the stairway leading to the club – which was open seven days a week – with customers keen to get in.

When Ken Bean sold the club it became Fire and Ice, which ran until 2010, when it closed.

Comedians like Bob Monkhouse, Bernard Manning and Ronnie Corbett appeared.

Ipswich Star: In 1968 Ipswich Town football players all attended the First Floor Club and got on stage Picture: ARCHANTIn 1968 Ipswich Town football players all attended the First Floor Club and got on stage Picture: ARCHANT (Image: Archant)

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Ipswich Star: Former Radio London DJ, Kenny Everett, appeared at the First Floor Club, Tacket Street, Ipswich in January 1971. Were you there or did you see any of the showbiz names who appeared at the First Floor Club? Picture: ARCHANTFormer Radio London DJ, Kenny Everett, appeared at the First Floor Club, Tacket Street, Ipswich in January 1971. Were you there or did you see any of the showbiz names who appeared at the First Floor Club? Picture: ARCHANT (Image: Archant)

Ipswich Star: People enjoying a Boxing Dinner at the First Floor Club in Ipswich in November in 1979 Picture: ARCHANTPeople enjoying a Boxing Dinner at the First Floor Club in Ipswich in November in 1979 Picture: ARCHANT (Image: Archant)

Ipswich Star: Hair the Musical took to the stage at the First Floor Club in April 1970 Picture: ARCHANTHair the Musical took to the stage at the First Floor Club in April 1970 Picture: ARCHANT (Image: Archant)

Ipswich Star: In March 1970 the First Floor Club hosted a special vistor: Ronnie Corbett Picture: ARCHANTIn March 1970 the First Floor Club hosted a special vistor: Ronnie Corbett Picture: ARCHANT (Image: Archant)

Ipswich Star: In 1969 the First Floor Club held the speedway dinner Picture: ARCHANTIn 1969 the First Floor Club held the speedway dinner Picture: ARCHANT (Image: Archant)