Introducing Ipswich
Suffolk’s county capital was one of the very first Saxon towns in England, a thriving medi-eval centre of commerce and a major point of emigration to America. But while heavy investment jazzes up its lively waterfront marinas, in its centre beautiful timber-framed buildings moulder behind scruffy boards and ugly modern chain stores nudge medieval churches. The most beautifully preserved buildings, of which there are several humdingers, are occupied by private enterprises. That said the town has some beautiful parkland, a burgeoning cultural scene and great transport connections.
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Last updated: Feb 17, 2009
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RE: Nice places near Cambridge?
by barney_uk2 11 July 2011
Good ideas re Suffolk/Essex beaches - they may actually be easier to reach (via train to Ipswich) than the north Norfolk ones. Frinton…
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RE: Rail from Ipswich into London
by barney_uk2 02 July 2011
It's about a mile, maybe a bit more. If you don't have a lot of luggage you could walk it - basically, follow Wherstead Road toward the…
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RE: Rail from Ipswich into London
by Shuffaluff 01 July 2011
Ladbroke Grove is an Underground (tube) station. The train from Ipswich to London will take you to Liverpool Street station, from where…
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