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Every story starts somewhere. Discover yours today at The Hold in Ipswich, bringing 900+ years of history to life. A Suffolk County Council service

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We're grateful for everyone who's stayed with us here but we're going to be posting less on X. For more regular updates, you can find us on the platforms below. Hope to see you there.

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Our summer 2026 what's on guide is out. Exhibitions, tours (including of our new conservation studio), talks, walks, workshops, films, family activities, and more. Available at The Hold Ipswich. New events regularly added at https://t.co/gmaWB4tqMP

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Our spring 2026 what's on guide is out. Exhibitions, tours (including of our new conservation studio), talks, walks, workshops, films, family activities, and more. Available at The Hold Ipswich. New events regularly added at https://t.co/rVCPexCV5v

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Join one of our Archivists for a tour of our award-nominated archive building, The Hold. Get an exclusive look at our impressive strongrooms and speak to an Archivist about the rich collections we house, and the archival work of the team! https://t.co/h2EFpwOxv8

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Ever wondered if your ancestors had a run in with the law? Interested in finding out about historical crime and punishment? Come explore the court and gaol records in our archives in this workshop on 17 January. Book https://t.co/VUnoG7j8y5 #Genealogy #Crime #CriminalPast

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Our next #NTLive captioned screening is The Fifth Step at 7pm, 27 Nov. Alcoholics Anonymous veteran James sponsors newcomer Luka. As Luka approaches the moment of confession, dangerous truths emerge. Book https://t.co/6kMsMeV1c6

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See Olivier Award-winner Hiran Abeysekera as Hamlet in this fearless, contemporary take on Shakespeare’s famous tragedy. We're screening this National Theatre Live performance at 7pm on 22 January. There's a captioned showing at 1pm on 7 February. Book https://t.co/qEmAeqpNHq

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Newspapers and court records tell the facts of the notorious of Suffolk, but what of the people behind them? Join storyteller, Chris Richardson, on 22 January at 7pm as he explores the events of Behind Bars and brings to life the drama and characters. Book https://t.co/IMGwAANRyT

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Join Deborah Spring for a fascinating talk and Q&A about her book, Lady Anne Bacon: A Woman of Learning at the Tudor Court on 8 Jan, 19:00-21:00.

For more information about Anne and her importance, visit our website to book https://t.co/gmaWB4tqMP.

#LadyAnneBacon #TheTudors

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See our website for details of our Christmas and New Year opening times https://t.co/kevYnyNMOS

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Join Deborah Spring for a fascinating talk and Q&A about her book, Lady Anne Bacon: A Woman of Learning at the Tudor Court on 8 Jan, 19:00-21:00.

For more information about Anne and her importance, visit our website to book https://t.co/gmaWB4tqMP.

#LadyAnneBacon #TheTudors

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See our website for details of our Christmas and New Year opening times https://t.co/gMY6LSxprX

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Join Deborah Spring for a fascinating talk and Q&A about her book, Lady Anne Bacon: A Woman of Learning at the Tudor Court on 8 Jan, 19:00-21:00.

For more information about Anne and her importance, visit our website to book https://t.co/gmaWB4tqMP.

#LadyAnneBacon #TheTudors

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See our website for details of our Christmas and New Year opening times https://t.co/cxFqlAegO5

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A reminder we've got this fascinating free course coming up. Learn how to meet your ancestors using key records from the 19th and 20th Centuries. Book https://t.co/RnxlJ3qTnW

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Can divorced dad Scott Calvin sleigh as Santa Claus' replacement. Find out in the festive family film favourite. Book https://t.co/9HjHL6zMie Just £2 per child, accompanying adult goes free. It's £2 for adults not accompanying a child.

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See our website for details of our Christmas and New Year opening times https://t.co/idAO6kbm0t

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We still have some spaces for your favourite four-legged friend to meet Santa this Saturday. Each dog gets a special goody bag and a photo with him. Dog handler must be present at all times. Don't paws, book today https://t.co/x3IdhVmATA

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See Richard Cobbold's book of watercolours & notes he made for his book about infamous horse thief Margaret Catchpole at our exhibition Behind Bars: Suffolk's Criminal Past. At The Hold in Ipswich to 17 January. Pre-book a slot https://t.co/gk1ItC37wj & get 15% off in our cafe.

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Don't forget, our Christmas Market is on today at The Hold! Come and take a look at the stalls before having a festive drink and snack at the cafe. Behind Bars, our crime and punishment exhibition is also open.
See you soon!