Heritage

A £200,000 grant has been awarded to Ipswich Museum for a learning studio.

Ipswich Borough Council

Further boost to Ipswich Museum redevelopment as £200k grant awarded

Ipswich Museum is loaning several items of Margaret Catchpole for The Hold's display

Ipswich Museum is loaning several items of Margaret Catchpole for The Hold's display

Ipswich Museum loans several items of Margaret Catchpole for The Hold's display

The airport was shut down in 1996

The airport was shut down in 1996

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Ex parachutists among crowd reminiscing over town's former airport

Janis Smith (L) and Karon Cotton (R).

Janis Smith (L) and Karon Cotton (R).

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Tower Ramparts School cohort turn back the clock for 50th anniversary reunion

Members of the regiment in Italy.

Members of the regiment in Italy.

Suffolk Second World War army regiment to be remembered at special event

John Barker has recalled racing to tell his father that the iconic Central Cinema was on fire.

John Barker has recalled racing to tell his father that the iconic Central Cinema was on fire.

'I was the child who raised the alarm that the Princes Street cinema was ablaze'

Ukrainian mum of four spreads culture by painting egg for Ipswich Town

Ukrainian mum of four spreads culture by painting egg for Ipswich Town

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Mum's painted Easter egg honouring Ipswich Town set for museum

According to, Catherine Riches, the secret to a long and happy life is a daily dose of sherry and chocolate.

According to, Catherine Riches, the secret to a long and happy life is a daily dose of sherry and chocolate.

The secret to a long life? Sherry and chocolate, says Ipswich birthday girl, 100

Mayor visits town's French twin to inaugurate fresco at Ipswich Square.

Mayor visits town's French twin to inaugurate fresco at Ipswich Square.

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Ipswich House fresco unveiled in France to show community's bond

The Wolsey 550 project has come to an end after 550 days of celebrating Ipswich's famous son

The Wolsey 550 project has come to an end after 550 days of celebrating Ipswich's famous son

Wolsey 550 Project

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Thomas Wolsey heritage project secures funding to continue into 2025

Maritime heritage was celebrated with a new information board during the open day.

Maritime heritage was celebrated with a new information board during the open day.

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New information board unveiled by Ipswich Maritime Trust

Ipswich County Library has celebrated its 100th anniversary

Ipswich County Library has celebrated its 100th anniversary

Suffolk Libraries

'Proud to serve the community': Ipswich Library marks its 100th anniversary

Jan Biela flew with 303 Squadron RAF/PAF based in East Anglia

Jan Biela flew with 303 Squadron RAF/PAF based in East Anglia

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Prisoner, stowaway, pilot, survivor - How an Ipswich tailor escaped Nazi control

The salver was presented to Sir Alf Ramsay to commemorate his 100th game in charge of England

The salver was presented to Sir Alf Ramsay to commemorate his 100th game in charge of England

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Commemorative salver given to Sir Alf Ramsey set to fetch £8,000

Former students of a Suffolk school have opened a time capsule first closed away on October 10 1990

Former students of a Suffolk school have opened a time capsule first closed away on October 10 1990

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Students turn back the clock with time capsule reunion

How has Ipswich changed in the past 15 years?

How has Ipswich changed in the past 15 years?

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Ipswich in pictures - How has our town changed in the past 15 years?

Six Royal Navy servicemen have reunited at HMS Ganges 60 years after starting their basic training

Six Royal Navy servicemen have reunited at HMS Ganges 60 years after starting their basic training

'Trip down memory lane': Former HMS Ganges recruits enjoy reunion visit

Dennis Burgess went to his first Ipswich Town game in 1939.

Dennis Burgess went to his first Ipswich Town game in 1939.

Meet the Ipswich superfan who has been singing the Blues for 85 years

The X-country team of Drake Company

The X-country team of Drake Company

'So many stories': HMS Ganges recruits to reunite 60 years on

Many gathered to remember Rosa Weekes at the weekend.

Many gathered to remember Rosa Weekes at the weekend.

Windrush generation

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Beloved school housemother and Windrush member remembered

St John’s Tennis Club in Westbury Road welcomed its members and their friends for a celebration of the club’s almost-centenary.

St John’s Tennis Club in Westbury Road welcomed its members and their friends for a celebration of the club’s almost-centenary.

Historic Ipswich tennis club celebrates 90th birthday

Jason Berryman (right) was delighted to meet Keith Stafford and his family this weekend, having reunited Mr Stafford with his uncle Private Samuel Harvey's miniature WWI medals. Image: Mark Brennan

Jason Berryman (right) was delighted to meet Keith Stafford and his family this weekend, having reunited Mr Stafford with his uncle Private Samuel Harvey's miniature WWI medals. Image: Mark Brennan

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'They've come home' - Ipswich welcomes Australian who returned war hero's medals

The White Horse Inn in Tattingstone has unveiled the newly restored horse.

The White Horse Inn in Tattingstone has unveiled the newly restored horse.

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200-year-old wooden horse stands tall once again after pub's restoration project

Here are the places in Ipswich you can visit for this year's Heritage Open Days.

Here are the places in Ipswich you can visit for this year's Heritage Open Days.

Heritage Open Days

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Here are the historic Ipswich landmarks taking part in Heritage Open Days

Labh Singh Digpal used to run an international store in Bramford Road, before his sad death in 1974. Image: Satnam Kaur

Labh Singh Digpal used to run an international store in Bramford Road, before his sad death in 1974. Image: Satnam Kaur

Tributes to one of Ipswich's first international store owners 50 years on

Here are five things Ipswich Star readers would bring back from the town's past

Here are five things Ipswich Star readers would bring back from the town's past

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5 things readers would bring back from Ipswich's past

Fans celebrating at Isaacs on the Quay in Ipswich during England's game against Ukraine at Euro 2020

Fans celebrating at Isaacs on the Quay in Ipswich during England's game against Ukraine at Euro 2020

Did you watch England at Euro 2020 in an Ipswich pub?

Neil Fellingham from Ipswich served in the RAF for 12 years. Next year, he will represent the UK at the Invictus Games. Image: RBL

Neil Fellingham from Ipswich served in the RAF for 12 years. Next year, he will represent the UK at the Invictus Games. Image: RBL

RAF veteran injured by car to represent UK at Invictus Games

A Bible bought for 50p from a boot fair which dates back to 1879 has been returned to family members

A Bible bought for 50p from a boot fair which dates back to 1879 has been returned to family members

145-year-old Bible bought from car boot sale for 50p returned to family member

Hundreds paraded through the town to celebrate Thomas Wolsey 550 schools programme

Hundreds paraded through the town to celebrate Thomas Wolsey 550 schools programme

Wolsey 550 Project

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Hundreds parade through Ipswich to celebrate Thomas Wolsey 550 schools' programme

An autograph singer Jimi Hendrix gave to a schoolgirl in Ipswich has been sold at auction for £2,000.

An autograph singer Jimi Hendrix gave to a schoolgirl in Ipswich has been sold at auction for £2,000.

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'The day Jimi Hendrix came to Ipswich' - Schoolgirl's autograph sold at auction

(left to right) Ben Good, Stuart Grimwade and Anthony Cullen

(left to right) Ben Good, Stuart Grimwade and Anthony Cullen

Ipswich archivist scoops prestigious maritime heritage award

EACH benefitted from the donation

EACH benefitted from the donation

Ipswich Eid in park donates over £1,500 to children's hospices

Guru Nanak Gurdwara hosted the Golden Jubilee celebrations in Ipswich

Guru Nanak Gurdwara hosted the Golden Jubilee celebrations in Ipswich

Ipswich Sikh community hosts Golden Jubilee celebrations for Guru Nanak Gurdwara

Max Thomas, founder of Ipswich Windrush Society organised events on Saturday.

Max Thomas, founder of Ipswich Windrush Society organised events on Saturday.

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WATCH: Ipswich comes together to celebrate Windrush's 76th anniversary

Ipswich artist Matthew Emeny said he has been honoured to have his work seen by the King, after he designed a set of commemorative coins for the 60th anniversary of the Red Arrows. Image: Matthew Emeny

Ipswich artist Matthew Emeny said he has been honoured to have his work seen by the King, after he designed a set of commemorative coins for the 60th anniversary of the Red Arrows. Image: Matthew Emeny

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'I can't get my head around it' - King approves Ipswich artist's Red Arrows coins

Hundreds come together in the rain to celebrate Eid al-Adha in Christchurch Park in Ipswich

Hundreds come together in the rain to celebrate Eid al-Adha in Christchurch Park in Ipswich

Christchurch Park

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Hundreds of Ipswich Muslims come together for Eid al-Adha in Christchurch Park

Brothers Chris and Nick Leek featured on BBC's The Repair Shop, which involved a restoration of their dynamometer.

Brothers Chris and Nick Leek featured on BBC's The Repair Shop, which involved a restoration of their dynamometer.

The Repair Shop

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'A great experience' - 100-year-old heirloom from Ipswich firm restored on BBC show

Prince George House Ipswich marks the 80th anniversary of D-Day.

Prince George House Ipswich marks the 80th anniversary of D-Day.

80th Anniversary of D-Day

Residents mark D-Day 80th anniversary with bunting and wartime songs

From left: Gainsborough county councillor Liz Harsant, Ipswich mayor Elango Elavalakan, deputy lieutenant Oliver Paul, and Joan Beniston.

From left: Gainsborough county councillor Liz Harsant, Ipswich mayor Elango Elavalakan, deputy lieutenant Oliver Paul, and Joan Beniston.

80th Anniversary of D-Day

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'For your tomorrow we gave our today' - D-Day anniversary marked in Christchurch Park

A rare piece of memorabilia from the set of Escape to Victory well go to auction on Saturday

A rare piece of memorabilia from the set of Escape to Victory well go to auction on Saturday

Signed football from sports film starring Town players and Pele to be auctioned

Jane Elsdon is knitting to help fund transporting 'The Longest Yarn' display that tells the story of the D-Day landings.

Jane Elsdon is knitting to help fund transporting 'The Longest Yarn' display that tells the story of the D-Day landings.

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Retired teacher knitting to fund 80-metre long D-Day display

Rev Tom Mumford and parisioners at St Mary Le Tower

Rev Tom Mumford and parisioners at St Mary Le Tower

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Great joy at news that Ipswich town centre parish church will be a Minster

Tom Mumford with parisioners

Tom Mumford with parisioners

St Mary Le Tower given rare honour as bishop agrees it should be a Minster

Ipswich fans know how to celebrate in style.

Ipswich fans know how to celebrate in style.

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Partying in style - Ipswich Town's historic celebrations through the years

The Ipswich War Memorial was unveiled in 1924. 100 years on, our town will once more come together to honour our fallen soldiers. Image: Ipswich War Memorial Project

The Ipswich War Memorial was unveiled in 1924. 100 years on, our town will once more come together to honour our fallen soldiers. Image: Ipswich War Memorial Project

'On this day...' Ipswich remembers fallen soldiers, 100 years on

The nephew of Private Samuel Harvey is looking forward to meeting the man who looked after his uncle's medals in Australia for many years. Image: Newsquest/Keith Stafford

The nephew of Private Samuel Harvey is looking forward to meeting the man who looked after his uncle's medals in Australia for many years. Image: Newsquest/Keith Stafford

Ipswich man to meet Australian collector who looked after his uncle's medals

Eid in Park donate £1050 to Suffolk Refugee Support

Eid in Park donate £1050 to Suffolk Refugee Support

Further Eid events planned in park as more than £1,000 raised for good causes

The ceremonial arrival of Wolsey's Hat at Ipswich Waterfront kick-started interest in the project.

The ceremonial arrival of Wolsey's Hat at Ipswich Waterfront kick-started interest in the project.

Wolsey 550 Project

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Tudor sex lives coming under spotlight in Ipswich as Wolsey 550 enters last leg

The Ipswich Windrush society has found a temporary home, but time is running out to find a permanent space. Image: Thomas Evans

The Ipswich Windrush society has found a temporary home, but time is running out to find a permanent space. Image: Thomas Evans

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Clock is ticking in Windrush museum's pursuit to find permanent home

R & R employees reunited this weekend

R & R employees reunited this weekend

Former employees of Suffolk engineering firm attend reunion

Local charity is bringing Bollywood stars from Mumbai to Ipswich

Local charity is bringing Bollywood stars from Mumbai to Ipswich

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Bollywood actors and dancers to head to Ipswich for celebration

Clifford Road Primary School air raid shelter, which is under the playground and has been turned into a museum

Clifford Road Primary School air raid shelter, which is under the playground and has been turned into a museum

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Network of Second World War tunnels beneath Ipswich school playground to reopen

Wednesday saw Ipswich's first ever Eid Al Fitr. Image: Charlotte Bond

Wednesday saw Ipswich's first ever Eid Al Fitr. Image: Charlotte Bond

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Ipswich's historic Eid Al Fitr in pictures