The 1980s was largely one of fond memories, and we have taken a look at back at how the town once looked.
Can you see yourself in these photos?
Members of the Wolsey Road Club and Cycling Touring Club attending a club dinner in 1980 (Image: Newsquest)New tennis courts are opened in Copdock in 1980 (Image: Newsquest)
The whole of Ipswich came out to celebrate the UEFA Cup win in 1981 (Image: Newsquest)
Copleston school pupils receiving cricket coaching in 1982 (Image: Newsquest)
Famed comedian Spike Milligan performing at The Gaumont in 1982 (Image: Newsquest)
Sports day at Morland Primary School in 1983 (Image: Newsquest)
Children were handed the opportunity to meet Rupert the Bear in 1983 (Image: Newsquest)
An It's a Knockout event in the Castle Hill area in 1984 (Image: Newsquest)Can you spot yourself among these pupils at Britannia Junior School in 1985? (Image: Newsquest)
Broke Hall Primary School pupils waiting to give gifts to the elderly in 1986 (Image: Newsquest)Huge storms hit Ipswich and Suffolk in 1987 (Image: Newsquest)
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