We are pleased to advise that once again, The Ipswich Society will Coordinate the Heritage Open Days National festival in Ipswich in 2026. The theme for 2026 will be 'Everyday Histories'. This theme ties in perfectly with a new project that we are partnering with the Wolsey 550 Team and Sizewell Creative . We will be working with School Children in Ipswich to create Digital Avatars and a Trail of some of our town's Blue Plaques - 'everyday histories' for today's generatio

As an implementation of the Ipswich Society's objectives, Annual Awards are given for the projects which have made a notable contribution to the townscape, under the headings: • New buildings • Restoration or refurbishment of an existing structure Schemes must have been completed in the preceding two years and be visible from the public highway, including footpaths   One hundred and twenty Members of the Ipswich Society and honoured guests attended this year’s Awards Evening

On Saturday 15th November 2025 and hosted jointly with Ipswich borough Council, The Ipswich Society unveiled our latest Blue Plaque to Kavas Badshah OBE. (Followers may be familiar with Badshah Avenue in Ipswich). Mr Badshah was born and educated in Mumbai and London, was a senior officer of the Indian Civil Service and who eventually retired to Ipswich, where he contributed to civil life and served as Mayor. Kavas Badshah OBE was Ipswich's first Mayor of colour. In 1913 Kav

Hot off the press! Today, we are collecting the programme of works for our upcoming Photography Exhibition. Part of our contribution...