Goalscoring midfielder John Wark, who enjoyed three spells with Ipswich Town, winning the FA Cup, UEFA Cup and three times being player of the year, was rewarded for his loyalty in 1996.
Fans flocked to Portman Road to watch him grace the pitch again in his testimonial match against Arsenal.
Elsewhere in our Throwback Thursday gallery this week, we feature Landseer Playcentre as children dressed in their PJs to enjoy breakfast club at the centre.
August can be a nervy time for some school students as they receive their grades from the GCSE's and A Levels - here we see Northgate High students picking up their results.
At the old Emperor Pub people were enjoying a fun day of live music and a bouncy castle for the children, dog owners took their canine friends to the Suffolk Showground for a dog show, while there was fun for all at Felixstowe Carnival.
Comments: Our rules
We want our comments to be a lively and valuable part of our community - a place where readers can debate and engage with the most important local issues. The ability to comment on our stories is a privilege, not a right, however, and that privilege may be withdrawn if it is abused or misused.
Please report any comments that break our rules.
Read the rules here