We take a trip down memory lane to Top Rank Bingo in 1974, so sit back and get a cup of tea, number three.

Ipswich Star: Two ladies congratulating an elderly man on his bingo victory! Picture: ARCHANTTwo ladies congratulating an elderly man on his bingo victory! Picture: ARCHANT (Image: Archant)

Eyes down! These pictures from 1974, found in our archives, show the Ipswich venue was packed full of eager bingo-goers with their daubers at the ready.

Ipswich Star: A group of ladies hoping for big wins at the bingo Picture: ARCHANTA group of ladies hoping for big wins at the bingo Picture: ARCHANT (Image: Archant)

Some were dressed to impressed in their best suit and bow tie, along with others in floral dresses, in a game that proved to be fun for all - old and young.

Ipswich Star: Dressed to impress for a full house at bingo! Picture: ARCHANTDressed to impress for a full house at bingo! Picture: ARCHANT (Image: Archant)

Ipswich Star: Bingo daubers at the ready for a full house Picture: ARCHANTBingo daubers at the ready for a full house Picture: ARCHANT (Image: Archant)

Ipswich Star: Top rank bingo room was packed out in 1974 Picture: ARCHANTTop rank bingo room was packed out in 1974 Picture: ARCHANT (Image: Archant)

Ipswich Star: The two ladies having a great time calling the bingo numbers out, number 88 Picture: ARCHANTThe two ladies having a great time calling the bingo numbers out, number 88 Picture: ARCHANT (Image: Archant)

The room appeared to be full of smiles, showing everything was tickety-boo (62). Everyone watched out for their chance to get a full house and win the prize.

You can still play bingo in Ipswich - Top Rank Bingo was later taken over by Mecca Bingo, which is still in Lloyds Avenue.

Were you a bingo player in the 1970s? Do you recognise any of these friendly faces? Email charlotte.bond@archant.co.uk with your memories.