 Sunny day on the Ipswich Waterfront | |
| Former name(s) | Ipswich Wet Dock |
|---|---|
| Location | Ipswich, Suffolk, England |
| Construction | |
| Completion | 1842 |
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| Website | www |
The Ipswich Waterfront is a cultural and historically significant area surrounding the marina in the town of Ipswich, Suffolk, England. The modern dock was constructed in 1842 and the area was a functioning dock up until the 1970s. At the time of completion, the dock was known as 'the biggest and most important enclosed dock in the kingdom'.[1] Although the dock as it stands was constructed in 1842, the area was used for trade as far back as the 7th century.[2] The decline of industry in the town resulted in the area being transformed into a trendy area of Ipswich, the waterfront is now characterised by its marina, known as Neptune Marina, as well as its mix of classical and postmodern architecture which includes multiple high-rise apartment buildings, restaurants, bars and cafés. The waterfront is also home to the main campus of the region's university, the University of Suffolk.
- ^ "Suffolk's Historical Surprises". www.visitsuffolk.com. Retrieved 23 February 2019.
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