Love Letters
Read the latest love letters to Ipswich.
For the love of Holywells, Gainsborough and Cups of Tea
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 […]
For the love of Tennis
I started playing tennis in Ipswich, at what was ‘Next Generation’ and is now ‘David Lloyd’, when I was about 5 years old. I grew up in Manningtree, just down the road, and can’t tell you how many times me and my family drove along the A137 from Stutton School, into Ipswich. I’ve played in […]
For the love of people!
Those early memories - hopping on the bus from Felixstowe, the thrill of arriving at the cattle market, and adventures galore.
For the love of taking another look
I have lived in Ipswich and brought up children here over the last 30 years so it must be love!
For the love of live music and having a good boogie!
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!
For the love of … well, love!
I nearly didn’t come to the interview; my car broke down on the way and it all became a bit of a struggle as I ended up having to get the train from London.
For the love of proving them wrong
I encountered a lot of shade thrown at Suffolk’s county town – even by people from Ipswich – and very little of it was deserved
For the love of building bridges
Although I was born and grew up in Wiltshire my Dad was born in Ipswich and my grandparents lived here so when we took a trip to Ipswich it was called ‘going home’.
