We kick off 2019 with a step back in time - to 1983 when fire breathers, clowns and would-be athletes were having fun in Hollywells Park.

Ipswich Star: A fire breathing display impressing a big crowd Picture: ARCHANTA fire breathing display impressing a big crowd Picture: ARCHANT (Image: Archant)

Ipswich Fun Day is immortalised in these photos showing bands, performers and fun-loving children.

Ipswich Star: Chances to win big prizes that the Evening Star was giving away in 1983 Picture: ARCHANTChances to win big prizes that the Evening Star was giving away in 1983 Picture: ARCHANT (Image: Archant)

There was a kids’ race, clowns to entertain the crowds and fire breathers that left visitors mesmerised by their talents.

Ipswich Star: No matter the weather it didn't stop people from having fun Picture: ARCHANTNo matter the weather it didn't stop people from having fun Picture: ARCHANT (Image: Archant)

The Ipswich Carnival Queen and Princess were in attendance, giving people the chance to win a stereo radio cassette recorder from The Evening Star.

Ipswich Star: Enjoying a chance to sit in the clown car Picture: ARCHANTEnjoying a chance to sit in the clown car Picture: ARCHANT (Image: Archant)

Were you one of those at this event? It was a key date in the Ipswich diary back then.

Ipswich Star: Children supplying some of the music for the day Picture: ARCHANTChildren supplying some of the music for the day Picture: ARCHANT (Image: Archant)

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Ipswich Star: Children also got to see who was the fastest on the track Picture: ARCHANTChildren also got to see who was the fastest on the track Picture: ARCHANT (Image: Archant)

Ipswich Star: Clowns entertaining crowds with a rather interesting looking car Picture: ARCHANTClowns entertaining crowds with a rather interesting looking car Picture: ARCHANT (Image: Archant)