Ipswich has long been at the forefront of invention and innovation – from Astronomer Royal George Biddle Airy to Nobel Laureate Charles Scott Sherrington. Explore its contribution to science and exploration. Step-free and accessible for those with restricted mobility. Book https://orlo.uk/CWqlu
This workshop shows you how to use the host of Poor Law records to learn more about your ancestors, including where to find records in our collections and what information you can expect to discover. Book https://orlo.uk/ITEXO
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
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.
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
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
Enjoying #Rivals? See one of its stars Aidan Turner in @ntlive.bsky.social Les Liaisons Dangereuses at 7pm on 25 June. Marquise de Merteuil and Vicomte de Valmont clash over their pursuit of desire. Book www.ticketsource.com/suffolk-arch... There's a captioned screening on 18 July.
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.
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."
Next Sunday is Father's Day. Haven't got a card yet? Visit our giftshop at The Hold Ipswich for quirky cards from the likes of Elmswell-based Bewilderbeest. We love to support work by local artists. Profits from everything sold support our work collecting, caring for, and sharing Suffolk's stories.
