Above: Georgian coal-hole covers in the pavements of Church Row, Hampstead, photograph by Andrew Hardwick

Hampstead? Why has street furniture in Hampstead appeared on the cover of The Ipswich Society Newsletter? Simply because new member Andrew Hardwick, on his first Ipswich Society Outing (to Hampstead and Highgate Cemetery in August) took the time to record the pavement features of the notable Georgian street, Church Row – and to assemble the images so effectively. A report of the visit appears on page 20. Restarting the Society’s summer outings after the pandemic has proved quite a task for our Hon. Secretary, Caroline Markham, with difficulties in persuading coach companies, not to mention the experienced guides to commit to a date. Whereas in the past the Society has run a number of outings each summer, we were therefore limited to one this year – apart from limited availability trips on the S.B. Victor – due to such problems.

Highgate Cemetery West: The Circle of Lebanon, photograph by Andrew Hardwick

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

It’s not often that hard rock enters the pages of this Newsletter*, but it’s worth mentioning the rise of twelve year-old Ipswich schoolgirl Nandi Bushell, formerly of St Margaret's Primary School. She got her first drum kit aged five and by nine she was being interviewed on The Ellen Show on American TV. Forming a special relationship with Foo Fighters leader Dave Grohl, after challenging him to an online drum-off, she played onstage with the band in Los Angeles in August 2021. This happened again on September 3 this year during the Foo Fighters’ tribute concert to their late drummer Taylor Hawkins at Wembley Stadium. It’s probably worth keeping an eye on this young, talented and ambitious multi-instrumentalist.      

Robin Gaylard       [*apart from some articles from GeoSuffolk…]

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