Our Throwback Thursday series continues today, featuring sporting legends Roger Taylor and George Burley, as we cast our minds back to November 1982.

Ipswich Star: That's a big racket!That's a big racket! (Image: Archant)

Tennis Star Roger Taylor visited Ipswich in 1982 as he opened a new indoor tennis court for the Fulcher School of Tennis in Ipswich.

Ipswich Star: Environment and sport minister Neil Macfarlane visited Ipswich in this month in 1982Environment and sport minister Neil Macfarlane visited Ipswich in this month in 1982 (Image: Archant)

The two-time US Open Men’s Doubles champion also played a game on the courts with a - very large - tennis racket.

Ipswich Star: Tennis star Roger Taylor at the opening of a new indoor tennis court in November 1982Tennis star Roger Taylor at the opening of a new indoor tennis court in November 1982 (Image: Archant)

In the same month, environment and sport minister Neil Macfarlane visited the town.

Ipswich Star: Environment and Sport minister Neil Macfarlane with Ipswich Town manager Bobby FergusonEnvironment and Sport minister Neil Macfarlane with Ipswich Town manager Bobby Ferguson (Image: Archant)

November 1982 also saw horse riding lessons at Christchurch Park, and people of all ages took up the opportunity.

Ipswich Star: The Corn Exchange was the venue for an sports fashion show in November in 1982The Corn Exchange was the venue for an sports fashion show in November in 1982 (Image: Archant)

The Corn Exchange was the venue for a sports fashion show with Ipswich Town star George Burley who signed autographs for young fans at the event.

Ipswich Star: Ipswich Town star George Burley backstage at the sports fashion show in 1982Ipswich Town star George Burley backstage at the sports fashion show in 1982 (Image: Archant)

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Ipswich Star: Horse riding lessons in Christchurch Park in 1982Horse riding lessons in Christchurch Park in 1982 (Image: Archant)

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