St Peter's Church
St Peter's Street, Ipswich, Suffolk, IP1 1BX
Description
Probably the site of the first church in Ipswich. Present building dates from 14th century, enlarged in 1870s. A rare and massive 12th century Tournai font bowl in black marble from Flanders. Currently leased to the Ipswich Hospital Band who have received a Heritage Lottery Grant to convert the redundant church into a Heritage Centre, rehearsal and concert venue. This is also the home of the Ipswich Charter Hangings. These eight magnificent embroidered panels, designed by Isabel Clover, depict Ipswich from Anglo-Saxon times to the present day. There will also be a Edith Maude Cook exhibition, the first female aviator, born in Ipswich
Directions
Nr Stoke Bridge.
Opening Times
Saturday 11th September: 1000-1600
Sunday 12th September: 1000-1600
Organised By
The Ipswich Society
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