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.

Ipswich Star: Busy evening on Belmont Road to see the bonfire Picture: IVAN SMITHBusy evening on Belmont Road to see the bonfire Picture: 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.

Ipswich Star: Members of the public lined the route of the half marathon Picture: DAVID KINDREDMembers of the public lined the route of the half marathon Picture: 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.

Ipswich Star: Patrons at the Hare and Hounds pub enjoying a pool marathon for charity Picture: RICHARD SNASDELLPatrons at the Hare and Hounds pub enjoying a pool marathon for charity Picture: 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.

Ipswich Star: People taking horse riding lessons in Christchurch Park Picture: ARCHANTPeople taking horse riding lessons in Christchurch Park Picture: 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 Star: Ipswich Town star George Burley backstage of the Sports Fashion Show in 1982Ipswich Town star George Burley backstage of the Sports Fashion Show in 1982 (Image: Archant)

At the Corn Exchange, Ipswich Town legend George Burley was involved in a sports fashion show.

Ipswich Star: Construction on the huge bridge was completed in 1982 Picture: DAVID KINDREDConstruction on the huge bridge was completed in 1982 Picture: DAVID KINDRED

And finally the Orwell Bridge was entering its final stages of construction.