Orwell Astronomical Society (Ipswich) trustee Bill Barton talks about Suffolk archaeologist Basil Brown (1888-1977), concentrating on his work in astronomy. Book https://orlo.uk/Yr4RM Part of our The Moon: Meet Our Nearest Neighbour exhibition at The Hold Ipswich, 26 June to 19 September.
It's Volunteers Week. Becky has turned her hand to many different volunteering tasks in her time at Suffolk Archives and is a valued member of our team. Thank you, Becky for your support and expertise! Find out how to volunteer here https://orlo.uk/S3URV
A letter from well-known author H Rider Haggar entomologist Claude Morley at Monks Soham House was found among papers from the 1950s sale of the house and added to our Fenn Wright collection (ref: HE402/5/11). Explore more historic sales particulars and estate papers here https://orlo.uk/Kp4JT
We've still spaces left for this guided tour. See what our archivists and conservator are up to every day, and our collections. The walking tour lasts one-and-a-half-hours with chances to sit. See our website and click Getting Started to view our accessibility statement. Book https://orlo.uk/nMtR6
Our audience development manager got this perfect photograph of Ed Sheeran on his way to perform on Ipswich Waterfront today. Sadly, we didn't get the chance to invite him for a well-deserved cuppa in our cafe and a tour. Next time Ed!
It was lovely to welcome the Towne Family Association from America to look at records about their ancestors, including the Map of the manor of Hintlesham (HA167/3/1/1). Seeing it, a tearful Cindy Cole Merton said: "When we came in 2017, it needed so much repair. Seeing it today, it’s wonderful."
That's a wrap for #VolunteersWeek2026. And all that's left to say is a massive thank you to our amazing volunteers. We couldn't achieve what we do without you! Want to join them? We've roles from meeting and greeting visitors to actively caring for our archive. Find out more https://orlo.uk/ZTLH3
The Urban Belonging project exhibition brings together the Ipswich Romanian Community, Suffolk Pride and The Suffolk Windrush Select Committee to explore Ipswich's history via personal stories, lived experiences, and community memories. See it at The Hold Ipswich until Saturday 13 June.
Two weeks until our new exhibition The Moon: Meet Our Nearest neighbour touches down at The Hold Ipswich - including a giant inflatable solar system which will hang from our ceiling. Find out more and book https://orlo.uk/p77rY
Three weeks until our new #Exhibition blasts off! From lunar science and mythology to Suffolk space stories, this free, family-friendly exhibition is packed with out-of-this world experiences - including the chance to touch a real Moon rock. Book https://orlo.uk/ISdIA
