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Ipswich
Ipswich is one of England´s oldest towns, thought to be the first of the "new towns" settled by the Angles at the end of the Roman occupation.
Giles, Britain´s best-loved cartoonist, lived and worked in Ipswich and is commemorated with a statue of his famous "Grandma". Icons of sport Sir Alf Ramsey and Bobby Robson both had long associations with the town. England´s greatest landscape artist, John Constable, lived nearby and frequently visited Ipswich to sketch working scenes on the quay.
One of the town´s jewels, and a must for visitors, is Christchurch Mansion. This beautiful Tudor house, dating from 1548, houses a superb art collection, including the best collection of works by Constable and Gainsborough held outside London. Other attractions include Ipswich Museum and Ipswich Transport Museum. River trips from the town´s renewed waterfront take visitors on the beautiful River Orwell, and the history of the town is brought to life with regular walking tours with the Blue Badge Guides.
Buildings representing over 800 years of history remain for people to enjoy. Notable are the 15th C. Ancient House, Wolsey´s Gate dating from 1528, twelve fine medieval churches, The Unitarian Meeting House of 1599 and Pykenham´s Gatehouse, built in 1471.
Further Information:
There is more to Ipswich than a long and proud history. The town is an important regional centre, offering pedestrianised shopping, an excellent choice of places to eat, three major theatres, a multiplex cinema, nightlife and accommodation to suit every taste and pocket. The development of the town´s waterfront is one of the most exciting and important regeneration projects in the East of England.
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Tourist Information Centre
St. Stephens Church, St. Stephens Lane
Ipswich
Suffolk
IP1 1DP
Great Britain
Tel: +44 (0)1473 258070
E-Mail: tourist@ipswich.gov.uk
WWW: http://www.tiscover.co.uk/ipswich
Opening Hours
Open all year. Monday to Saturday, 0900-1700. Closed on Sunday.
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