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Day Gone By: Memories from Landseer Park Great Ipswich Play Day in 1981
Parachuting at Great Ipswich Play Day at Landseer Park in 1981 Picture: RICHARD SNASDELL - Credit: Archant
Hundreds of people descended on Landseer Park in Ipswich for the Great Ipswich Play Day in 1981.
Parachuting at Great Ipswich Play Day at Landseer Park in 1981 Picture: RICHARD SNASDELL - Credit: Archant
We sent one of our photographers along to the park to capture the fun in action.
Parachuting at Great Ipswich Play Day at Landseer Park in 1981 Picture: RICHARD SNASDELL - Credit: Archant
This picture gallery looks back at the event, which took place more than three decades ago.
Parachuting at Great Ipswich Play Day at Landseer Park in 1981 Picture: RICHARD SNASDELL - Credit: Archant
There was something for everyone, from a treasure hunt and face painting to trampolines, rides, stalls and multiple football tournaments.
Parachuting at Great Ipswich Play Day at Landseer Park in 1981 Picture: RICHARD SNASDELL - Credit: Archant
To top off the day there was a parachute display to wow the crowds below – with brave jumpers landing in the park.
Parachuting at Great Ipswich Play Day at Landseer Park in 1981 Picture: RICHARD SNASDELL - Credit: Archant
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Did you attend the Great Ipswich Play Day at Landseer Park?
Parachuting at Great Ipswich Play Day at Landseer Park in 1981 Picture: RICHARD SNASDELL - Credit: Archant
Can you spot yourself or do you recognise anyone pictured in this gallery?
Parachuting at Great Ipswich Play Day at Landseer Park in 1981 Picture: RICHARD SNASDELL - Credit: Archant
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