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New exhibition to celebrate disability history
A new exhibition exploring the lives, achievements and challenges of disabled people in Suffolk opens at The Hold in Ipswich on Thursday, 27 February 2026.
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Suffolk Archives is a Suffolk County Council service based at The Hold in Ipswich, collecting, preserving, and providing access to over 900 years of Suffolk's historical records, including documents, photographs, maps, and parish records.
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New project aims to shine light on 'unrecorded' disability experiences in Suffolk
A new heritage project will capture the lived experiences of people with disabilities in Suffolk, addressing a gap in historical records while challenging perceptions about inclusion and accessibility in communities today.
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Criminal or trailblazer? Margaret Catchpole's story returns to Suffolk
The personal letters of Margaret Catchpole, a servant girl who became a Suffolk legend after her daring jail escape and eventual deportation to Australia, invite visitors to decide for themselves whether she was a criminal or a woman charting her own path.
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Discover your local roots with free access to new 400-year-old records
Suffolk residents can access newly digitised historical records for free at The Hold in Ipswich and Suffolk Libraries, with online beginner sessions planned to help people get started.
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Exhibition to celebrate the 'unsung heroines' of Suffolk's fishing past
The stories of remarkable women who performed skilled but back-breaking work in Suffolk's once-booming herring industry are being brought to life in a new touring exhibition.
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Local migration exhibition competing for global heritage award
Suffolk Archives' community-led project about migration stories is in the running against attractions from 15 countries for a prestigious museums award.