Published on September 12, 2023
Dear Ipswich, I hope you are having a great day.
I love Ipswich for its style, docks, town centre and small shops. I also love Ipswich for its charm and the kindness of its inhabitants. I will remember the delicious porridge I ate, the walks in the town and in the parks and its food. Thank you for these wonderful memories that marked my summer.
Leonie Duplanil
Student
As a born and bred Colchester boy, I didn’t used to care too much for Ipswich, if only for the fact that I thought the football team was grabbing fans from my favoured team Col U! But, having moved here in 2017, I proudly call Ipswich (well, Bramford to be fair) my home. It provides […]
Ipswich has always had a way of popping up in my life. Growing up in Colchester, I often found myself hopping on the train to Ipswich, lured by its quirky indie cinema and the unforgettable shows at what was then the Wolsey Theatre. Those early trips sparked my lifelong love affair with the arts and […]
I’m a believer that you really can make a dancefloor anywhere, whether it’s dancing on a sticky pub floor, in a field, or an old swimming pool or historic church!
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