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Family History Fair, Suffolk Family History Society
FAMILY HISTORY FAIR by The Suffolk Family History Society
Saturday 9th May 10:00 am to 4 pm
Includes Two FREE TalksAlso a large group of useful stalls and displays aimed at helping Family History Researcher's, while others reflect Suffolk's strong maritime connections, and the rest of the county's rich history
Saturday 9 May 2026
10am to 4pm
Free entry
The Hold, 131 Fore St
Ipswich IP4 1LN
Car parks nearby
if coming from afar - why not use The Ipswich Park and Ride Bus Service, which leaves the Martlesham and Copdock Park and Ride sites, and stops and picks up near the HOLD
The HOLD is about a mile from Ipswich Station - just head for the Waterfront - The HOLD is opposite The Suffolk University Campus

More details on the Talks:
11:00 Simon Partridge: The Late, Great Fishing Industry of East Anglia - finding out more about this - how it affected Suffolk and the coastal communitiesPerhaps your ancestors were involved in ship building and repair, or as fishermen
12:00 Break (on site cafe or nearby cafes) giving you time to explore the Stalls....
14:00 Cathy Shelbourne: Researching Your Maritime Ancestors: how Ipswich Maritime Trust can help
There will also be a Free Family History Help Desk, to advise on ways to help you with your research problems (from 11:00-15:00)

Category: Community | History

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Merchants Guest House

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Set in Ipswich, this holiday home features a patio and a garden. The unit is 400 metres from University Campus Suffolk, and guests benefit from free WiFi and private parking available on site. There is a seating area and a kitchen.

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Salthouse Harbour Hotel

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This stylish old dockland building is at Neptune Marina, on Ipswichs waterfront. The modern redesign includes a collection of art. There is free parking, free Wi-Fi and a boutique restaurant.

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Toothbrush Apartments - Ipswich

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Toothbrush Apartments - Ipswich Waterfront offers accommodation in Ipswich. University Campus Suffolk is 200 metres from the property. Free WiFi is available throughout the property.

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Grove Guest House

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Situated 15 minutes walk from Buttermarket area, with its shopping centres, restaurants, and cafés, Grove Guest House offers rooms with free Wi-Fi and free parking..

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Empire Serviced Apartment

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Located 700 metres from University Campus Suffolk, Empire Serviced Apartment offers accommodation in Ipswich. Empire Serviced Apartment features views of the city and is 800 metres from Portman Road. Free WiFi is featured throughout the property.

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Toothbrush Apartments - Central

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Toothbrush Apartments - Central Ipswich offers accommodation in Ipswich, 600 metres from Portman Road. The apartment is 800 metres from University Campus Suffolk. Free WiFi is offered throughout the property.

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Distance from Suffolk Archives:
0.4 miles

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Date(s)9 May 2026
WebsiteVisit website
VenueSuffolk Archives
Address131 Fore Street, Ipswich, Suffolk,
IP41LN

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Event Details

Date9 May 2026
Time(s)10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Cost
VenueSuffolk Archives
131 Fore Street
Ipswich
Suffolk
IP41LN
Phone01473 274300
CategoryMiscellaneous


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