George Burley taking part in a sports fashion show in this week’s Throwback Thursday from 1982
Gathering round the bonfire on Belmont Road Picture: IVAN SMITH - Credit: IVAN SMITH
Our Throwback Thursday feature returns once again - and this week we look back to November 1982 and what was going on in and around Ipswich.
Busy evening on Belmont Road to see the bonfire Picture: IVAN SMITH - Credit: IVAN SMITH
We kick things off this week in Belmont Road, where plenty of members of the public were getting into the Guy Fawkes night spirit by having a giant bonfire.
Members of the public lined the route of the half marathon Picture: DAVID KINDRED - Credit: DAVID KINDRED
Ipswich roads were mainly blocked off one day during the month as athletes ran a half-marathon in and around the town, with all the streets lined with onlookers cheering on the runners.
Patrons at the Hare and Hounds pub enjoying a pool marathon for charity Picture: RICHARD SNASDELL - Credit: RICHARD SNASDELL
At the Hare and Hounds, there was a different kind of marathon as they hosted a pool playing marathon to raise money for charity.
People taking horse riding lessons in Christchurch Park Picture: ARCHANT - Credit: ARCHANT
For those that are fond of horses, members of the public got a chance to learn how to ride and take lessons around Christchurch Park.
Ipswich Town star George Burley backstage of the Sports Fashion Show in 1982 - Credit: Archant
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At the Corn Exchange, Ipswich Town legend George Burley was involved in a sports fashion show.
Construction on the huge bridge was completed in 1982 Picture: DAVID KINDRED - Credit: DAVID KINDRED
And finally the Orwell Bridge was entering its final stages of construction.
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