Discover untold stories of Ipswich men in WW2


This year we celebrate 80 years since VE Day. To mark this historic occasion, the Suffolk Archives are hosting an event on Saturday 8th November ‘80 years since VE Day – Ipswich men who fought in World War 2’. 

Join us in honouring the Ipswich men who fought and fell during World War Two. The event will include:

Expert talks and guidance on researching your family’s military history

Heartfelt stories from descendants of captured soldiers

Exhibition of photos, letters and personal testimonies

Ipswich War Memorial Project and its growing digital archive

The forgotten story of the 67th Medium Regiment R.A. T.A. 

This is a great opportunity to find out more about Ipswich men and women who fought during the war. There will be talks given by local experts and researchers on hand to help with advice and queries. Do come along and find out more about the men who served and remember those who died. 

Saturday 8th November 1pm – 4pm at The Hold, 131 Fore Street, Ipswich. Tickets £8.

To book visit Suffolk Archives at https://www.suffolkarchives.co.uk/whats-on/