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Ipswich, The Docks 1893
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Situated at the head of the Orwell Estuary, Ipswich has been a major port for centuries. When this picture was taken, the port was starting to enjoy commercial success after two centuries of decline.

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Memories of Ipswich, the Docks 1893

For many years now, we've been inviting visitors to our website to add their own memories to share their experiences of life as it was, prompted by the photographs in our archive. These memories are of Ipswich, The Docks 1893

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The story of the family dunking.....Once upon time there was a naughty little boy aka POP, and he and his friends decided they fancied the bibles and candles from the local church, they decided to run for it, and he and his mates decided to finish the day by pushing out an old coal barge. Just for a laugh, the powers above then made him fall straight into these docks...... this was followed by a good beating from the ladies ...see more