The First Floor Club in Tacket Street, Ipswich, was one of the premier nightclubbing spots in the town in the 1970s and 1980s.

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It staged various kinds entertainment during its lifetime and was a popular spot for businesses and clubs to hold events.

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The club was owned by local businessman Ken Bean at the time. Subsequently it changed hands before it had a renaissance in the 2000s as Fire & Ice, with that club eventually closing in 2010.

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Since then its upper floors have been converted into smart town centre homes.

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In January 1981 though the First Floor Club was hosting a boxing evening – with a series of bouts entertaining a crowd of enthusiasts.

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Do you remember the evening? Were you one of the boxers taking part in the event or similar nights? To share your memories, contact Charlotte Bond via email

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