The Antiques Roadshow and It’s A Knockout feature in this week’s Throwback Thursday, which looks back at Ipswich in 1985.

Ipswich Star: Children of Sidegate Lane hold their very own arts festival Picture: ARCHANTChildren of Sidegate Lane hold their very own arts festival Picture: ARCHANT

Sidegate Primary School in Ipswich encouraged the children to create their own art, such as drawings and models for their art festival.

Ipswich Star: Firefighters at Princes Street station put on demonstrations on how they would tackle a car fire Picture: RICHARD SNASDELLFirefighters at Princes Street station put on demonstrations on how they would tackle a car fire Picture: RICHARD SNASDELL

At Princes Street Fire Station, firefighters held their open day with crowds gathering to see how firefighters would handle different situations.

Ipswich Star: The Antiques Roadshow taking over the Corn Exchange Picture: RICHARD SNASDELLThe Antiques Roadshow taking over the Corn Exchange Picture: RICHARD SNASDELL

Meanwhile the Corn Exchange was transformed into the set of Antiques Roadshow, as experts gave evaluations on old family heirlooms.

Ipswich Star: Teachers at Castle Hill School dressed up as they had a 'it's a knockout' day Picture: IVAN SMITHTeachers at Castle Hill School dressed up as they had a 'it's a knockout' day Picture: IVAN SMITH

Castle Hill School put on their very own It's A Knockout themed day, as students and teachers alike dressed up to do different challenges out on the schools fields.

Ipswich Star: Tall ships lined the waterfront as visitors came to see the spectacle Picture: IVAN SMITHTall ships lined the waterfront as visitors came to see the spectacle Picture: IVAN SMITH

Along the Waterfront, tall sailing ships came in for a short visit to the marina as members of the public got the chance to see these large boats up close,

Ipswich Star: Children at Broke Hall School showing off their artwork to the rest of the school Picture: ARCHANTChildren at Broke Hall School showing off their artwork to the rest of the school Picture: ARCHANT

And finally at Broke Hall School, the children got together to show off their artwork that they made during the school year.