Waterfront Life - November 2017

ISSUE 12 • NOVEMBER 2017

Lifestyle Magazine for Ipswich Residents, Businesses and Visitors

Au Revoir

STUDENT LIFE SEE PAGE 2

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Au revoir Student Life

Editor’s

WORD

It’s a bit like sending your ‘baby’ off to childcare for the first time….you know that they’ll be absolutely fine and very well looked after, but it’s been you that’s nurtured them to this stage and you’re understandably apprehensive about the apron strings being cut. However, once the tears have subsided (mainly yours) the daily process becomes second nature. And so it is that this month sees a slimmer Waterfront Life, with the usual 12 pages of Student Life, now twice the size and setting out on the first month of life on its own two staples. Whilst Waterfront Life will continue to bring news and views on all matters of interest to the local community and visitors, Student Life will stride on along its own path of development; eagerly and passionately lead by local students. Due to the developing nature of Student Life, not all residents that receive this magazine, will receive CONTACT US our sister publication, so if you would still like to keep up to 01473 35 35 12 date with student matters, please visit www.student-life.co to info@waterfrontlife.co subscribe to the digital version. Alternatively, hard copies www.waterfrontlife.co of Student Life will be available – free of charge - from the FB & IG @waterfrontlifeips display units in the University’s lobby, amongst other local TWITTER @waterfront_life stockists.

Thank you to everyone and as ever…..please continue to feed back to us on all topics.

My very best wishes, Richard Stewart

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Contents...

WATERFRONT DEVELOPMENTS The Wine Rack .........................................................5 THE VIEW FROM THE SALTHOUSE ..................................................................................7 THE SAINTS Featured Magazine ......................................................................................13-18 WATERFRONT LEGAL Why Buy From A Franchise? .....................................................19 MYSTERY SHOP REPORT ............................................................................................20-21 DIRECTORY Featured Partners .......................................................................................29-32 2 • NOVEMBER 2017 • WAT ERF RO N T L I FE

Waterfront OUR PORT

Q&A WITH Paul

Full name – Paul Edward Ager Age – 40 years young Occupation – Divisional Port Manager, Associated British Ports What occupation did you dream of growing up – Too many years ago to properly remember, but without having a defined career path in mind I ‘fell’ into the world of Logistics & Supply Chain which has given me great opportunities, so I always look back and think that sometimes things are just meant to be What was the last photo that you took on your ‘phone – I would love to say my wife and two daughters, but it would probably be a group shot of my 3 dogs!

What was the last music that you purchased/downloaded – James Blunt You go to a restaurant that serves every cuisine in the world, what starter do you order – Deep fried calamari What was your first thought when you woke up this morning – What day of the week is it?

What was the last thing that you bought for less than £20 – Grass repair kit for my lawn, note earlier reference to having 3 dogs Bungee, parachute, skydive or terra firma – Most definitely terra firma!

How much money would tempt you on to a reality show and what would the show be - I would love to participate in Bear Grylls ‘The Island’ therefore I wouldn’t want paying

Ager

If you could have personally witnessed an historic event, which event would it have been – Ipswich winning the FA and UEFA Cups Your signature dish – I make a decent Beef Wellington, but would go for Chilli Last book that you couldn’t put down I am a terrible reader, I used to read Ceefax but with technological advances, it is now my iPad for the news and social media The one word that describes you best - Fair (I hope)

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BEHIND THE SCENES

THE VIEW FROM THE

SALTHOUSE Reception Perception WRITTEN BY RICHARD STEWART

The physical reception that a guest receives when first entering a hotel goes a long way to forming an opinion of the whole hotel. Here our editor discusses with the Salthouse’s head receptionist – Francoise LaVergne – our sometimes-misguided perception of reception: Fran to her friends (and magazine editors!), but ‘Granny Franny’ to her work colleagues; due to becoming a very recent grandma, has been at the Salthouse for 3½ years. Rising from receptionist to head receptionist due to a self-confessed meticulous personality, Fran multitasks with apparent ease.

“Whilst from the outside the role may seem a bit of a ‘doddle’, there is a huge amount of organisation involved” explains Fran. “Thorough and proper planning of guests’ stays is key, whilst still answering the constant, daily phone calls and dealing with requests face to face”. Fran runs a team of 3, across 2 main shift patterns spanning 7am to 11pm.

I confess quickly to having tried ‘it’ on as a hotel guest at various venues in the past and own up to the main sin being attempting early check-ins. “Lots of people will ask the question” admits Fran “and we will always

try to accommodate requests for a room key prior to the stated 2pm check-in time. If housekeeping signs-off the room earlier then it can help to alleviate congestion at 2pm, but it certainly can’t be guaranteed”.

Without an official Concierge, I ask Fran how much of the working day is devoted to the role of Tourist Information adviser and I learn that Fran herself held that job role in France, prior to settling back in the UK. “It’s part of the role and with my background, I will find the answer to a guest’s query and get them a result” says Fran. “I will happily recommend alternative restaurants to our in-house Eaterie, both along the harbour and up in to the Saints. The team has also acted as chauffeurs; driving guests to the station on a couple of occasions when a taxi hasn’t arrived”.

I press Fran for information on previous or regular VIP guests; footballers, theatre performers and the like and I receive the answer that I should have expected….a motion of fingers zipping up lips, followed by “no comment”. The hotel has a strict confidentiality policy and quite right too.

Fran finishes our chat by stating that it’s all about “working with the guest” to ensure the best stay possible. It seems to me as though the reception that guests are destined to receive at the Salthouse will indeed form a great first perception.

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IPSWICH COUNSEL WRITTEN BY LIZ HARSANT

Liz Harsant was elected Councillor in 2002 to represent Holywells Ward and in 2004 became Leader of Ipswich Borough Council, in a joint administration (Conservatives / Lib Dems) for 6½ years. Amongst other things, community spirit is one of the reasons that Liz writes for Waterfront Life.

In this changing world, we have learnt to understand that for some people life is pretty hard and some have fallen victim to becoming drug users. I say victim because I expect if they could turn the clock back, they would never have gone down this route. Some are enticed into drug taking for sinister reasons e.g. sexual exploitation; which is something none of us can possibly understand or tolerate, but we know it is happening with young girls often under the age of consent.

So, we the residents of Ipswich, are often quite horrified when we find disposed needles laying around the parks we use to walk our dogs, or in churchyards where we go to Church, or where we take our children to Playgroups. The Council, in conjunction with the Police, have been very proactive in trying to stop drug dealing in and around Ipswich, but as we know, it still goes on. As Councillors, we

receive information on a monthly basis of needle finds; sometimes there is a drop in the number of finds in a specific area which might have been targeted by the police and then of course an increase somewhere else. The Police have a number of contact details for the general public which I am listing below: Discarded needles and drug litter on both public and private land can be reported to the Cleaner Ipswich Hotline on 01473 433000 or online at https://www.ipswich. gov.uk/report Drug related activity can be reported as follows: Email: AIU-Ipswich@suffolk.pnn.police.uk Call Crimestoppers on 0800 555111 (Anonymous – no personal details requested) Contact PC 1471 Matt Jay or PC 1514 Rebecca Lynn on 01473 613888 (ext. 3238) None of this takes away the sadness of drug taking, the need for us all to be vigilant in removing drug dealers from our streets and protecting the young & vulnerable in our society from these wicked people.

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DIRECTORY s t n i a S 11. APPLAUD COFFEE

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ASSET & PROPERTY MANAGEMENT FORMER CLOTHING STORE SPORT & LEISURE ICE CREAM PARLOUR MERCHANT HOUSE INTERIORS

19 St Peter’s Street, IP1 1XF Sisters Hannah and Beth serve an award winning espresso blend alongside guest single origin coffees. They also serve breakfast, lunch and home-baked cakes.

Seating inside and outside in their courtyard garden.

27-29 St Peter’s Street, IP1 1XF 12. THE ITALIAN SHIRT SHOP An established, and much admired 17 St Peter’s Street, IP1 1XF shop offering stunning homewares, My absolute love of all things from pick-up pieces, to lighting, Italian makes having my own mirrors and furniture.

Italian shirt shop a labour of love.

6. MAUD’S ATTIC

25 St Peter’s Street, IP1 1XF An eclectic mix of jewellery and gifts, furniture, lighting, and much much more.

7. THE HOUSE IN THE TOWN

23 St Peter’s Street, IP1 1XF 2 floors of striking homewares, with rooms dressed to be welcoming and imaginative.

8. LOVEONE

21 St Peter’s Street, IP1 1XF An alternative to the standard high street gift shops and with an ethos to showcase the very best designers and makers

9. TRAM RECORDS

21 St Peter’s Street, IP1 1XF Stocking a curated selection of contemporary releases from the finest independent labels in the world, providing a small sanctuary to browse and discover something new.

10. SUBTERRANEAN ARTS

21 St Peter’s Street. IP1 1XF contemporary art gallery, with a counter culture book & media emporium

13. CAKE & CATWALK

15 St Peter’s Street, IP1 1XF Look fabulous for less; jewellery, bags, scarves & more

14. FLORIST 15. PUB 16. ROSE HOUSE BUTCHERY

5-7 St Peter’s Street, IP1 1XF We’re all about celebrating fantastic British produce and traditional skills, with a passion for rare and native breeds.

17. ITALIAN BISTRO 18. HAIRDRESSER 19. HOTEL 20. ESTATE AGENT 21. ARTS & CRAFTS 22. PURITY–THE BEAUTY RETREAT

30 St Peter’s Street, IP1 1XB Proud to have reached Guinot Crown Salon Status and awarded Guinot Finalist Salon of Excellence.

23. DENTIST 24. JENNY WREN’S YARNS

14 St Peter’s Street, IP1 1XF stocking a wide range of knitting and crochet yarns, patterns, kits, books and a range of accessories including a selection of buttons.

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25. BAREFOOT & GILLES 2 Cromwell Court, IP1 1XG We are a well-established firm of architects, designers and development consultants, with a business-minded practice and a positive, practical approach to architecture.

26. ITALIAN RESTAURANT 27. INDIAN RESTAURANT 28. HAIRDRESSER 29. SURVEYOR 30. RECRUITMENT CONSULTANT 31. ESTATE AGENT 32. TRAVEL AGENT 33. MUSIC STORE 34. IPSWICH MORTGAGE CENTRE 10-12 St Nicholas Street, IP1 1TJ Helping our customers to achieve an affordable and ideal mortgage.

35. KWAN THAI

14 St Nicholas Street, IP1 1TJ Our extensive and varied menus, together with exceptional customer service will provide you with an unrivalled dining experience!

36. ISOBELLA’S

16 St Nicholas Street, IP1 1TJ If you want great clothes, have a “normal” woman’s figure & don’t want to pay through the nose your prayers have been answered.

37. DOORSTEPS

18 St Nicholas Street, IP1 1TJ Family run sandwich bar and coffee shop serving locally roasted coffee and freshly made food.

38. SWEET SHOP 39. ART GALLERY 40. CROMWELLS–ANTIQUE STORE 24 St Nicholas Street, IP1 1TS Experience the vintage items, collectables & furniture.

41. INSURANCE AGENT 42. OFFICES 43. ESTATE AGENT

44. HAIRDRESSER 45. DELICATESSEN 46. BEAUTY SALON 47. WINE BAR 48. ITALIAN RESTAURANT 49. INDIAN RESTAURANT 50. CHINESE RESTAURANT 51. AT TWENTY5 25 St Nicholas Street, IP1 1TW European/British restaurant, serving lunch & dinner

52. TRAVELQUEST

27-29 St Nicholas Street, IP1 1TW Staff have experienced some of the best resorts and destinations the world has to offer.

53. WINDOW TREATMENT 54. K BAR & GRILL 33-37 St Nicholas Street, IP1 1TW Burger heaven! Serving the best burgers around since 2011

55. WOMEN’S CLOTHING 56. BEAUTY SALON 57. ANTONIO GIOVANNI 45 St.Nicholas Street, IP1 1TW Gents grooming salon offering traditional Barbering and Wet Shaving.

Appointments and walk in service available.

58. TRAVEL CLINIC 59. REAL ESTATE DEVELOPER 60. HAIRDRESSER 61. COFFEE SHOP 62. TRAINING & BUSINESS ADVICE 63. JOB CENTRE 64. NURSING AGENCY 65. DOUBLE S DESIGN 11 Arcade Street, Ipswich IP1 1EX Digital Design Agency creating websites that stand out, get noticed and win customers. Confident, professional logo design that captures your brand.

POLITICAL PARTY HQ 66. SOCIAL CLUB 67. ARMY CAREERS

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THE Saints

Christmas R E TA I L WRITTEN BY CATHY FROST

Cathy Frost is the owner of Loveone in St Peter’s Street, one of Ipswich’s most unique gift shops.

Cathy is also the Coordinator of The Saints Traders Group For most retailers the most important trading time of the year is the run up to Christmas. It is a time when we see elevated footfall and increased spending.

In recent years although many shops have been ready for Christmas in early Autumn, the Christmas rush has not started until much later. The shift in shopping patterns and habits does create a dilemma for small business, knowing when to time the orders, take delivery of stock, and manage budgets.

It is a great time of year to be in retail.

The shop is full to bursting with fabulous seasonal offerings; in particular the smell of the festive candles is always a highlight.

We really embrace hygge. The Danes do hygge; they celebrate the long cold winters with candlelight and the simple pleasures like good food and spending time at home in the firelight with family and friends.

One of the most important aspects of our preparation for Christmas is the window. A lot of planning goes into this single event.

It needs to last for 2 months, but also needs to be striking and inviting. We plan ours in early May, when our Christmas buying starts in earnest.

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So, with the excitement building it’s often tempting to do Christmas too early in the shop. It’s a balance to get the timing right; I wait until we have let off the last firework of the season and our window is transformed and ready to be unveiled the day after Bonfire Night.

I used to really look forward to late night shopping, the novelty of shopping after hours and eating a bag of hot chestnuts.

Now we can shop 24/7 online, the thrill of the late night is less attractive. We are seeing a switch to Sunday shopping, fast becoming as busy as a Saturday. So, in the last 6 weeks of the season many of us will be open 7 days a week.

The Saints will be launching Christmas season on Sunday 19th November. It will be a great opportunity to discover the Saints or revisit some of your favourite shops. I can assure you of a warm not N just •welcome, WAT ERFRO T Lfrom I FE the mulled wine.

WATERFRONT Legal

WHY BUY FROM

A FRANCHISE?

WRITTEN BY DAMIAN HUMPHREY “I was going to use them but didn’t when I realised they were a franchise”.

As a franchise lawyer, hearing this from my Dad during a recent telephone call got me thinking about whether a franchise business was a more or less attractive proposition to a would-be customer.

Many of the businesses that we use daily are franchises – High Street brands, which are franchised include Boots Opticians, McDonalds, Costa Coffee, Subway, O2 and Signs Express, with Ipswich being home to many of these most respected franchise brands.

Franchising, where independent business owners are licensed by brand owners to use the name and follow their systems and processes, is an ever expanding sector for the UK economy; contributing almost £20 billion annually. So are consumers spending more with franchise businesses in the knowledge that they are buying from a franchise, or are they simply unaware that a business is franchised? – and if the latter is true, what are the benefits of buying from a franchise such that they are becoming ever more popular?

Competitive pricing – as franchise owners are independent, they are free to set their own prices in line with the local economy and market demands.

Customer service – the quality of service to the consumer is often higher due to the fact that the franchise owner is heavily invested in the business.

National coverage – franchising enables businesses to expand more rapidly, providing the consumer with a nationwide offering.

User experience – franchisees are strictly required to follow approved process which are enforced by the franchisor, providing consumers with the same customer experience wherever they are in the country.

With that in mind Dad, maybe next time you will consider buying from a franchise.

Damian Humphrey heads up the firm’s nationally recognised franchise team and has been awarded the Qualified Franchise Professional qualification by the British Franchise Association.

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MYSTERY SHOP REPORT

“A PUB WITH A RENOWNED HERITAGE” THE PLOUGH: DOGS HEAD STREET TIMING: WEEKDAY LUNCHTIME

In an era where the good old, local public house is receiving negative press for the amount of closures in its business category, over the coming months, Waterfront Life will try to introduce some close neighbours to our readers amongst other mystery shopping visits. This month sees our colleague – Andy – checking out The Plough.

FIRST IMPRESSIONS The pub has undergone a refit in recent months and the exterior appearance is similar to the previous offering, but is cleaner & smarter. The location isn’t the most desirable in the area, being right on top of the bus station, but the building appeals and wouldn’t look out of place in one of our local villages. SCORE 4/5 AMBIENCE & GREETING The pub seems a little unsure as to what demographic it’s trying to reach. The menu boards & signage are too corporate in their appearance & the over-advertising

of discounted drinks is somewhat outdated.

However, the seating areas have been refurbished and are varied & welcoming.

The greeting from the bartender was warm and genuine. SCORE 3.5/5 SERVICE There seemed to be 3 staff members serving behind the bar and this was perfectly adequate for the time of day and the number of customers. The bar was read well, in that I was served in the correct turn and promptly. The attitude was good, albeit slightly rushed. SCORE 4.5/5 CLIENTELE The demographic seems mixed and although fairly quiet at the time of the visit, there was a good atmosphere. The venue seems to be trying to attract all age ranges and this was borne out by the customers in the pub at the lunchtime in question. SCORE 4.5/5 RANGE There is a large range of beers, lagers, wines & spirits and all seem sensibly priced, with various offers on display. There is plenty of

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choice of packet bar snacks and a varied food menu. All food that I witnessed coming out of the kitchen, looked plentiful and fresh, despite adhering to the obvious & typical choices. SCORE 4.5/5 TOILETS The gents’ toilet is conveniently located at the end of the bar on the ground floor.

The area was clean & tidy and seemed to be checked up on fairly regularly. SCORE 4/5

STANDARDS & DÉCOR The pub was always going to score well here, as the openly announced six figure refurbishment programme has only recently been completed. Everywhere is well presented and the décor is fresh and contemporary. The seating is good quality with a good choice of table set-ups.

SCORE 5/5

A pub with a renowned heritage in the area, The Plough has definitely needed a refurbishment for some considerable while and the ‘new’ venue doesn’t disappoint. Whilst a little bit too corporate for my liking, the pub does still manage to hold on to the ‘local’ feel that it has a reputation for, but this is now delivered vastly better than at any time I can remember.

OVERALL SCORE

4.3/5

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MY Life

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CO-WRITTEN BY RICHARD STEWART & DANIELLE ROBERTS Having secured a partnership with Suffolk Constabulary in our sister publication Student Life, it was time to turn our attention to the Fire & Rescue Service.

Following recent meetings with the powers that be, at the end of last month; our editor, Danielle & Jack joined ‘Green Watch’ for a behind the scenes look at life as a firefighter.

Remembering as a youngster, waving at fire engines and their crews as they passed by, I was delighted that we were about to start collaborative working with the Service and keenly looking forward to meeting the team for an access all areas visit, which we had already been told would involve training drills covering a road traffic collision (RTC) and using breathing apparatus (BA).

We arrived in time for Green Watch’s roll call, delivered by Watch Commander Dave Edwards, where the 5-strong team would have its day’s roles relayed. You could immediately feel the closeness of the guys and the banter started straight away, although you sensed a degree of self-control for their guests’ benefit!

life of A day in the

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a firefighter

Dave then showed us around the two appliances and the additional truck & boat trailer, whilst his colleagues carried out the daily task of checking all equipment, in readiness for the possibility of the first ‘shout’ of the new shift.

We were then introduced to Dobbin.

Dobbin stands at roughly 20 hands tall and is the Station’s manmade horse! The model is used to simulate animal rescues and whilst looking quite lifelike, Dave assured us that, being inanimate, Dobbin doesn’t always demonstrate the same characteristics of an actual animal in distress!

Next was our chance to see the Watch in action, as they set up a mock RTC. This was to involve a car having its roof cut off, followed by someone being lifted out to safety on a paramedic board – cue volunteer Danielle! Despite the absolute professionalism and care that the guys took in extracting the ‘driver’, the unfolding scene was a stark reminder of the role of a firefighter.

Drill complete and in awe of what we had just witnessed, we retired to the first floor break-out area, where coffee, tea and biscuits were plentiful and we had a chance to meet the ‘other’ Green Watch, as the

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team from the second Ipswich station at Ransomes joined us in readiness for the BA drill.

“We get to know each other very well over the years and socialise together. It goes beyond the day-to-day”.

After a thorough safety briefing, where both teams were informed where they would be searching, it was time to don breathing apparatus – cue Danielle again! - and make the way into the smoke-filled ‘house’.

And the PR side of the job?

Once the door closed, the area was plunged into complete darkness and the reality of the situation set in. Using a specialist handheld camera, heat spots lead to the source of the smoke, as teams of 2 made their way around the building - one person in front, checking for obstacles and guiding the hose in; the other person immediately behind, using their arms and feet to scour the area for casualties. One team was instructed to follow the left hand wall, the other team the right - this ensured all areas were covered and the same areas weren’t checked twice.

The organisation and teamwork were fluid - both teams found their ‘casualties’ extremely quickly, with just a head torch for guidance.

Our fascinating day was almost complete, but there was still a chance to sit down with our day’s host for a 1-2-1.

“We are invited to schools and interact a lot with the local area” confirms Dave.

“We also carry out high-risk visits and general fire-safety inspections within the local business community. We visit a lot of student accommodation and the local campus’ and have demonstrated the RTC drill to the students in an awareness effort.

Added to that is the fact that we will visit the 10 neighbouring properties to a house fire (a service called Hot-spotting), with advice and of course, we will always offer to install detectors, if and when asked”.

Dave is also passionate about community engagement and sees his and colleagues’ role as vital in helping to signpost vulnerable people to other agencies.

Finally, the best part of the job?

“Helping” says Dave without hesitation and with that succinct answer, our time with Green Watch is at an end. A fantastic day, with a fantastic group of true life-savers.

51 year-old Dave has been in the Service for 25 years and is due to retire next year.

His background includes 6 years in the Parachute Regiment, so having served his country in the Army, what lead to joining another life-on-the-line career?

“It was a simple swap from one similar style of career to another” says Dave “It was either this or the police force”.

Whilst there is no such thing as a normal or routine shift, or a routine ‘shout’; Dave said that AFA’s, RTC’s and house fires are the most common incidents, followed closely by animal rescues. I asked him about the obvious comradery in25 the•Watch.

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WATERFRONT History

ALL ABOUT…

SUFFOLK RECORD OFFICE and THE HOLD WRITTEN BY AMY RUSHTON

Guy Fawkes, the Gunpowder Plot and Ambrose Rookwood Looking forward to seeing some fireworks on November 5th? It might surprise you to know that there is a connection between the infamous Gunpowder Plot that we remember in this fashion every year and Suffolk Archives!

The link to this national event and Suffolk is Ambrose Rookwood; a handsome, wealthy young man who was a devout Catholic.

He was brought into the expanding plot because of his horsemanship, celebrated stable and his ownership of Coldham Hall.

This made him an excellent choice for any escape plans. He had undertaken some

minor tasks for the lead conspirators, but it wasn’t until the September of 1605 that he was brought fully into their confidence.

When Fawkes was discovered in the Houses of Parliament, some conspirators were still in London and there was a mad dash to escape. Rookwood was one of the last to leave, but due to his excellent horsemanship and horses he overtook the others and it was he who brought the bad news to Catesby, who had devised the plot. Rookwood was badly injured in an explosion at Holbeach House where some of the conspirators had taken refuge, then hit by a musket ball when the authorities besieged the house. Although severely injured, he was taken prisoner and moved to the Tower of London. He was tried with seven others on 27 January at Westminster Hall and executed on 31 January in the Old Palace Yard.

Coldham Hall, Stanningfield, 1574 (1511/222/1)

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Fireworks have been used to commemorate what has since become known as ‘Guy Fawkes Night’ in England for many years.

Our collections reveal teenagers (some very young) in the 19th Century being convicted of firework-related crime around this time of year, including: • Samual Kettle (18) ‘throwing’ in Cretingham, Nov 1820 (B106/3/8.2/185 page 173) • James Patrick, shoemaker (14) ‘throwing squibs & fireworks’ in Woodbridge, Nov 1825 (B106/3/8.3/5 pages 9-10) • Charles Ball (18) convicted of ‘throwing fireworks on the kings highway’, Oct/Nov 1831 (A1122/9/206 page 206) Enjoy fireworks responsibly everyone!

THE HOLD Just a quick note in closing to let you know the planning application for The Hold was submitted at the end of September. We hope that some of you took the opportunity to view the planning boards and 3D model that were on display in the foyer of the University Waterfront Building. If you didn’t – never fear! By the time you read this, the boards and model will have moved to the public reception area of Endeavour House (Russell Road), where they will remain until the end of November. You can stop by and take a look Monday to Friday, 8am to 5pm.

Close up of the 3D model showing what The Hold should look like

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WATERFRONT Maritime

35 YEARS

WRITTEN BY ANDY PARKER

This year marks the 35th anniversary of the Ipswich Maritime Trust, created in 1982 by the Maritime Ipswich Committee, part of the wider Maritime England Initiative. From the very beginning we have always aimed to have the protection and promotion of the heritage and history of maritime Ipswich at the heart of everything we do and over the last 35 years we have achieved several important exploits and milestones.

One of the first large events we held was a Boat Festival in 1992 to celebrate the 150th Anniversary of the opening of the Wet Dock. This was closely followed by ‘Sail Ipswich’ in 1997 which attracted over 35,000 people, and hundreds of historic vessels to the Wet Dock, and was the forerunner to the ever-popular Ipswich Maritime Festivals.

Department at the University of Suffolk, to collaborate on local maritime history.

Together we have already organised an international symposium and from 2014, have provided a maritime history essay prize for students. Our most recent achievement has been the creation of our online image archive in 2016, which like the rest of the IMT continues to grow and improve.

Our cause message continues to drive the charity and our on-going work includes the conservation and construction of our collection of maritime artefacts with significant local links, new displays for the Window Museum, supporting promising young sailors and hosting events to promote Ipswich’s maritime history. We support local historic vessels and maritime causes in many ways and many of our events are often in collaboration with organisations such as Associated British Ports & the University of Suffolk, to name just two.

In 2005 The Trust Council was reconstituted, and membership to the IMT was created, attracting increasing numbers of new members every year. It was during our 25th Anniversary year that we held special events, including the celebration of the 400th Anniversary of the founding of Jamestown, Virginia.

In 2009, we officially opened the first of our window museums and celebrated with a Mayoral Reception and in 2010, we began liaising with theNOVEMBER History 2017 •http://www.ipswichmaritimetrust.org.uk/ 28 • WAT ER FRO N T L I FE

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