In 1605, an event, eighty-eight days from initiation to end, with thirteen main characters, two pairs of brothers, cousins, marriages, a planned assassination of a king and kidnap of a princess, 36 barrels of high explosives, plague, betrayal, … [Read more...] about The Gunpowder Plot and a Suffolk man’s part in it
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Milkman’s magic wallet – remembering Suffolk
The Milkman’s magic wallet – what was it? I grew up in rural Suffolk in the 1970s and 80s, and without wishing to get too misty eyed about the past I do sometimes find my self pondering how different daily life is for anyone growing up … [Read more...] about Milkman’s magic wallet – remembering Suffolk
Ipswich Railway Station – on Croft Street!
Ipswich Railway Station was not always where it is now.Croft Street, situated in the south side of Ipswich in the area known as “over Stoke” (meaning “on the other side of Stoke Bridge from the town centre”) is today a strange mixture of the ancient … [Read more...] about Ipswich Railway Station – on Croft Street!
The lost music venues of Ipswich
Ipswich has always had a lively music scene. But in much the same way that bands come and go, so we lose venues. The Ipswich music venues that are no longer with us are worth taking a moment to remember. It’s not just the musical … [Read more...] about The lost music venues of Ipswich
5 amazing facts about the history of Ipswich
If you have lived in or near Ipswich for a while you may know some interesting facts about the history of the town. But there are also some amazing facts about the history of Ipswich that you might not know about. Ipswich is a very old … [Read more...] about 5 amazing facts about the history of Ipswich
Black Shuck
Imagine, if you will, a sixteenth century village on the coast of East Anglia. It is August, but an enormous storm has taken hold and the sky is dark and rain hammers the ground with force. A congregation are cowering inside a small church, hiding … [Read more...] about Black Shuck