Ipswich’s scenery is constantly changing as it cycles through the day and night. We took an early morning stroll to see what Suffolk’s county town looks like in the early hours.

Ipswich Star: Ipswich always: Fans of Ipswich Town FC inscribed in the side of the Portman Road stadium Picture: ARCHANTIpswich always: Fans of Ipswich Town FC inscribed in the side of the Portman Road stadium Picture: ARCHANT (Image: Archant)

Ipswich Star: Road closed: Roadworks can often be a source of contention but in the early morning they frustrate no-one Picture: ARCHANTRoad closed: Roadworks can often be a source of contention but in the early morning they frustrate no-one Picture: ARCHANT (Image: Archant)

Ipswich Star: Pound a bowl: Market sellers set up shop on the Cornhill Picture: ARCHANTPound a bowl: Market sellers set up shop on the Cornhill Picture: ARCHANT (Image: Archant)

Ipswich Star: Deflated fun: A funfair sits deflated and empty in the early morning Picture; ARCHANTDeflated fun: A funfair sits deflated and empty in the early morning Picture; ARCHANT (Image: Archant)

Ipswich Star: Misty depths: The River Orwell reflects the clouds above Picture: ARCHANTMisty depths: The River Orwell reflects the clouds above Picture: ARCHANT (Image: Archant)

Ipswich Star: Ticket to ride: Early morning commuters begin to descend on Ipswich Railway Station Picture; ARCHANTTicket to ride: Early morning commuters begin to descend on Ipswich Railway Station Picture; ARCHANT (Image: Archant)

Ipswich Star: Making preparations: Council workers prepare the town centre for another busy day Picture: ARCHANTMaking preparations: Council workers prepare the town centre for another busy day Picture: ARCHANT (Image: Archant)

Ipswich Star: When I'm cleaning: While most have yet to arrive at work, a window cleaner starts his day Picture: ARCHANTWhen I'm cleaning: While most have yet to arrive at work, a window cleaner starts his day Picture: ARCHANT (Image: Archant)

Ipswich Star: Green light: Only the trees are stirring on an Ipswich road Picture: ARCHANTGreen light: Only the trees are stirring on an Ipswich road Picture: ARCHANT (Image: Archant)

Ipswich Star: These empty streets: Ipswich's high street awaits the first shoppers of the day Picture: ARCHANTThese empty streets: Ipswich's high street awaits the first shoppers of the day Picture: ARCHANT (Image: Archant)