Were you a regular at the Brickmakers Arms in Ipswich in the 1970s?

East Anglian Daily Times: Enjoying a round of beers in the Brickmakers Arms in 1973Enjoying a round of beers in the Brickmakers Arms in 1973 (Image: Archant)

Today we are looking back at the popular pub in Spring Road during that era.

East Anglian Daily Times: All smiles at The Brickmakers Arms in the 1970sAll smiles at The Brickmakers Arms in the 1970s (Image: Archant)

The Brickmakers Arms has been at the heart of the community since the 19th century, and the CAMRA website has details of landlords dating back to 1880.

East Anglian Daily Times: Customers at The Brickmakers Arms, Ipswich, in the 1970s - were you a regular?Customers at The Brickmakers Arms, Ipswich, in the 1970s - were you a regular? (Image: Archant)

It is affectionately known as "The Brickies" and actually changed its name for a few years in the early 2000s, but then went back to its historical name.

East Anglian Daily Times: Behind the bar at Brickmakers Arms in 1974Behind the bar at Brickmakers Arms in 1974 (Image: Archant)

Our photos from the 1970s include a darts team group celebrating with trophies, and plenty of smiling faces on both sides of the bar.

East Anglian Daily Times: A customer taking a dog along to the Brickmakers arms in the 1970sA customer taking a dog along to the Brickmakers arms in the 1970s (Image: Archant)

The pub reopened in April, with sheltered and heated outdoor seating. For full details, visit @Brickmakersipswich on Facebook.

East Anglian Daily Times: The Brickmakers Arms in Ipswich in the 1970sThe Brickmakers Arms in Ipswich in the 1970s (Image: Archant)

It usually has a wide range of activities, including darts, pool and quizzes, as well as live music and a summer ska festival.

What are your memories of the Brickmakers Arms? Email judy.rimmer@archant.co.uk

To order copies of photos, visit our website or call Diane Townsend on 01603 772449.