Tuesday Walks

These restart in May, From the Insitute at 2pm.

From our central location we can head off to each point of the compass to find sites of interest in our county town. 

The Heart Of Ipswich 6th August
 Take a walk towards the town centre to see some of the Ipswich's
most interesting buildings, and hear about the colourful characters
and dramatic events which have shaped our heritage

Thomas Gainsborough, An Ipswich Artist 13th August
He lived in the town in the middle of the C18th, discover the
stories of the local dignitaries he painted, as he established his
career. Find out about The raucous Ipswich Musical Club and what
was really on going behind the scenes in Georgian Ipswich.

Trade And Industry 20th August
Ipswich was full of industries, not many, of course, to be found in
the centre of town, but there are the remains of many businesses
and a few factories and their attendant buildings if you know where
to look.

Tudor Ipswich 27th August
Ipswich is an historic town with a huge Tudor history. This walk will
take a look at some of the fine Tudor buildings and hear about the
wealthy Merchant’s and their contribution to the growth and
prosperity of the town. Hear how the English Reformation impacted
the town.

Iconic Buildings 3rd September
Ipswich has some buildings that have achieved national status,
designed by noted architects, one of whom achieved international
recognition. This walk will explore some of those buildings, alongside
excellent local examples illustrating building techniques from
many centuries.

Docklands 10th September
They were the commercial heart of the town for centuries, and
much effort went into improving them. They remain central to the
town’s character and include lots of reminders of past times, from
brewing to fertilisers.

Look Up To Art 17th September
Discover artwork and decorations in our town that you probably
walk past regularly without realising - a secret door, a horse, a giant
pair of glasses and much more.

The Secret Diary Of Ipswich Aged 1500 3/4 24th September
A look at some of the key (and some of the quirky) events and
happenings in Ipswich month by month. What’s another year!