These pictures show pubgoers in Ipswich enjoying an evening at their local pub back in 1974.

Ipswich Star: Drinkers behind the bar at Ipswich's Flying Horse pubDrinkers behind the bar at Ipswich's Flying Horse pub (Image: Archant)

The Flying Horse, in the north of the town, has been a community hub since it opened in 1955.

Ipswich Star: The Flying Horse in Waterford Road, Ipswich in 1974The Flying Horse in Waterford Road, Ipswich in 1974 (Image: Archant)

Publicans transferred their licence from the Earl Grey, at Fore Hamlet, to the new Flying Horse in the 1950s.

In 1974, this newspaper sent photographer David Kindred to the Waterford Road venue, where he met some of the regular customers and staff behind the bar.

Ipswich Star: One of the many punters at the Flying Horse in 1974One of the many punters at the Flying Horse in 1974 (Image: Archant)

Pictures show lots of laughs being had and the fashion of the time, with many men sporting longer hair.

Ipswich Star: The Flying Horse pub in Ipswich during an evening in the 1970sThe Flying Horse pub in Ipswich during an evening in the 1970s (Image: Archant)

Darts also features quite prominently in the photographs, with several people seen throwing arrows.

Ipswich Star: Can you name someone you know in this picture from the Flying Horse in 1974?Can you name someone you know in this picture from the Flying Horse in 1974? (Image: Archant)

What are your memories of the pub? Tell us by emailing newsroom@archant.co.uk

Ipswich Star: Can you name this duo, pictured at the pub in 1974?Can you name this duo, pictured at the pub in 1974? (Image: Archant)

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