Ancient House, Ipswich 1929

This building dates from 1567

The Arboretum, Ipswich

This is in Christchurch Park

Ipswich, The Docks 1966

St Matthew's Street, Ipswich

Post Office & Town Hall

The Horse-drawn Carriages waiting outside are the Taxi's of the day!

St Margaret's Church, Ipswich

This church contains a Hammer Beam roof and the Royal Arms of Charles II

St Peter's Church and Wolsey's Gate

Cardinal Thomas Wolsey was born in Ipswich (around 1473) and as Henry VIII's Lord Chancellor built the gate as the entrance to a College in Ipswich. When Wolsey fell out of favour with the King the buildings were pulled down and the materials shipped to London. 

Silent Street, Wolsey's Birthplace, Ipswich (1962)

Thomas Wolsey died in 1530 on route to Leicester to be tried for treason. He was Lord Chancellor for 17 years.

Pleasure Boats on the River Orwell, Ipswich

Ipswich stands at the head of the River Orwell.

Post Office and Town Hall, 1930

Ipswich is the largest town in Suffolk (at the time of this postcard and in 2003 - thanks Simon!)

Wolsey's Gate, Ipswich

The Ancient House

The Ancient House, or Sparrowes House, so named from a family who occupied it for many years, was built in 1567. The front is enriched with wreaths, plasters, etc., and the interior contains some fine carvings.

Cornhill & Tavern Street, Ipswich

Note the Post Office & Town Hall to the right of the picture

The Mansion, Christchurch Park

The Docks, Ipswich. 

This pretty postcard was sent from Torquay, Devon in 1929 back to Lowestoft.