5 things people miss from Suffolk life 20 years ago
Life in Suffolk certainly looks different today than it did 20 years ago.
Over the past two decades the internet has grown, a new monarch ascended to the throne and beloved brands have disappeared on the High Street.
But many people still reminisce about what once was.
Here are five things people would bring back from life in Suffolk 20 years ago.
Local bank branches have closed across Suffolk (Image: Jerry Turner) With the rise in online and mobile banking, many industry giants have closed their branches across the country.
Earlier this month, Natwest announced it would be closing its banks in Sudbury and Newmarket in September.
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Debenhams closed its stores in 2021 (Image: Lucy Taylor) While some big brands remain on our high streets alongside newer retailers, many big names from 20 years ago are no longer around.
One much-loved shop people want to bring back is Woolworths, which closes all of its stores across the UK in 2009, while others want ToysRUs and Debenhams to return.
Many families enjoyed days out at the roller skate rink (Image: Newsquest) Although it closed just over two decades ago in 2001, some people in Bury St Edmunds want to have the roller skate rink return.
Located on Station Hill, it was known as a great place for parties and entertainment for the whole family.
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Ipswich Airport opened in 1928 (Image: Andy Abbott) Since its opening in the late 1920s, the airport in Ipswich was the gateway to the world for many people living in Suffolk.
The decision to close Ipswich Airport in 1996 sparked a huge public outcry, with demonstrations, public meetings and "save the airport" posters plastered across the town.
Under 18s night at Liquid nightclub (Image: Newsquest) Many people will have memories of going on a night out with friends to clubs and bars across the county.
Some of the busiest places to be were Liquid and Hollywoods in Ipswich, and Club Brazillia in Bury St Edmunds.
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