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Have you ever seen this curious little building in Christchurch Park and wondered what it was? It began life in 1892 and originally stood on Cornhill outside the Town Hall for use by Cabmen and Hackney carriage drivers. This photograph from the Woolf Album in the Ipswich Society’s Image Archive depicts a busy and vibrant […]

So you are wondering what all of this talk about Anxiety actually is? Let’s delve a little deeper… This blog is is based on knowledge and experience as Psychology teacher, examiner and mental health trainer in school as well as qualified Yoga teacher this is my summary of anxiety and tips to help as a […]

Ipswich Tourist Guides have had a busy year in 2024. This small, enthusiastic team of volunteers has enabled around 600 adults and 130 children to discover some fascinating facts about Ipswich and its past. Visitors from as far afield as Dubai, Mumbai, USA and Australia, and many parts of the UK, have been bowled over […]

Blackfriars in Ipswich has recently been designated a CGS by GeoSuffolk for its extensive use of mudstone as a building stone. 

World renowned 18th Century artist Thomas Gainsborough lived in Ipswich for nearly a decade, yet the only known work of the town is the iconic painting of Holywells Park. So what makes the park so special? Its charm lies in its serene ponds, ancient trees, and the remnants of its Victorian past. Running a café […]

Are you on the hunt for a fun, engaging way to spend an evening with friends, or perhaps looking to test your trivia knowledge in Ipswich?