Of Henslow and Poets

On the corner of Museum Street and Arcade Street Arlingtons Brasserie is growing. By incorporating part of next door's property the Henslow Room will be created. How appropriate that the most distinguished active supporter of that original Ipswich Museum should be so remembered, alongside Arlington's existing Darwin Room, named after Henslow's most famous protege. At the other end of Arcade Street, a newly opened bistro is called 'Poets' - a name presumably inspired by the Society's Blue Plaque and another plaque which both commemorate Jean Ingelow, the Victorian poet who began her career as a writer during the time she lived here (1834-44). History Revived!