My Walk Around Ipswich, Suffolk, UK: A Town Once Ruled by the Vikings [4K]

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Prepare to traverse Ipswich in spectacular 4K, a town that’s seen more historical action than a Renaissance fair. Get ready to be charmed by streets crammed with Tudor buildings that have somehow dodged the wrecking ball.

👣 What You’ll See in This Video:
• Dodging tourists while we navigate the ‘architecturally significant’ lanes of Ipswich’s old town.
• A meander along the waterfront where you can watch boats doing… boat things.
• Intrusive peeks into a dozen medieval churches – because what’s a day out without a bit of Gothic gloom?

Welcome to Intriguing Ipswich. Ipswich is a town in the county of Suffolk. It is one of the oldest towns in the county. Ipswich was established around the 7th and 8th centuries, primarily as a trading port. The town flourished during the medieval period, becoming an important centre for trade and commerce. Ipswich is well-connected by road, with the A12 and A14 roads providing links to London and other major cities. The town’s railway station offers services to London Liverpool Street, Norwich, and other destinations. What a s**t street name, get it??? This is the Ipswich waterfront The Waterfront has been a significant part of Ipswich’s history since the medieval period, serving as a bustling port for trade and commerce. It played a crucial role in the wool trade during the medieval period. In the 19th and early 20th centuries, the Waterfront was a hub of industrial activity, with warehouses, mills, and shipbuilding yards. Over the past few decades, Ipswich Waterfront has undergone extensive regeneration, transforming from an industrial area into a modern, mixed-use development. But what is the question? Just to let you know I was very ill during the filming of this video. So, if this video is shoddier than usual, that will be why. This is Isaacs on The Quay, it’s a pub. The pub is made up of Grade I and Grade II listed buildings, including some from the medieval and Tudor periods. Way back in 1636, the waterfront facing part of this pub was a warehouse for a wool merchant. The pub has retained many of the original features, including various pieces of equipment from the building’s industrial past. This is The Old Custom House; it has been a central part of Ipswich’s maritime history since it was built in 1845. The dock when built, was the largest in the country, exceeding any of the docks in London, Liverpool, or Hull. This bit of water is called Neptune’s Marina; the marina is located on the Orwell River. “In 2020, Ipswich was ranked as an emerging global tourist destination by TripAdvisor,” or so Wikipedia tells me. Well, that’s everyone’s next holiday sorted! Sorry about the wall, I wasn’t tall enough to show you over it. Pikachu! This church is St Peter’s by the Waterfront. It’s not actually a church anymore, it has been converted into a music and arts centre, with regular concerts. That is an unusual round building. People of Ipswich, any idea what this building used to be? During the Anglo-Saxon period, Ipswich was vulnerable to attack from the Danes. In fact, the town was ruled under Danelaw from 869 until 917. This is a statue of Cardinal Thomas Wolsey. Who was born in the town in 1473. He served as a cardinal and statesman during the reign of King Henry VIII. Wolsey’s downfall began with his failure to secure an annulment of Henry VIII’s marriage to Catherine of Aragon. In 1529, Wolsey was arrested on charges of treason and stripped of his government offices and properties. He died of natural causes in 1530 while on his way to London to answer the charges. Watch Wolf Hall; he’s in that! This is the town centre of Ipswich, it’s very much a mix of old and new buildings. What do you prefer? From the 970s, under the authorization of King Edgar, the town was home to a mint. This operation persisted through the era of the Norman Conquest and lasted until around 1215, during King John’s reign. In 1695, Ipswich was involved in the East Anglian witch hunts led by the infamous witchfinder general, Matthew Hopkins. Several women were accused of witchcraft and executed during this period. A tragic and dark chapter in Ipswich’s history occurred when five women were murdered in late 2006. The case received national and international attention, leading to the conviction of Steve Wright for the murders in 2008. This rather impressive building is Ancient House, also known as the Sparrowe’s House It is a historic Grade I listed building from the 15th century, situated in the Buttermarket district of Ipswich. In 1980, it came under the ownership of Ipswich Borough Council. It looks like it was used as a Lakeland shop. Sadly it is just sad and empty now. I wouldn’t say no to finding a use for it. The building has been extensively restored. By 1979, the house was in such poor condition that it risked collapsing. Its foundations had deteriorated along with other structural issues. This building is called The Walk. It is a shopping area known for its range of independent shops and boutiques. But can you guess how old it is? Find out later when we take a walk through The Walk. This area known as the Cornhill. It is situated in the heart of Ipswich’s town centre and serves as a traditional town square. The Cornhill is surrounded by historical buildings and is often the site of public events, markets, and social gatherings. This area plays a central role in community and civic activities in Ipswich, adding to the historical and cultural atmosphere of the town. And as you can hear, it is a popular place for bagpipe players. This is St Mary-le-Tower Church, it is one of twelve medieval churches of Ipswich. Ipswich was the home of the painter Thomas Gainsborough. Gainsborough was one of the most significant British portrait and landscape painters of the 18th century. Back to The Walk. How old did you think this building was? Well, not as old as it looks. It was built in 1938. Every shop features mock Tudor details and ornate carvings that mimic medieval bench ends, along with the broad, perpendicular arches that are commonly seen in the churches across the county. This statue is to celebrate the cartoonist ‘Giles’. Giles is famous for his work as a cartoonist for the Daily Express newspaper. He often depicted scenes of British life, particularly focusing on the middle class and the eccentricities of post-war England. This Georgian arch is the Arcade Tavern pub. I struggled to find the history of the arch. However, there is plenty about the pub online.