When Anita Dobson visited Ipswich - and more 1980s pub memories

Pool players during a tournament at the Racecourse pub, Ipswich, in August 1986 (Image: Archant)

Anita, known to millions as Angie Watts, was more often seen behind the bar of the Queen Vic at that time - but took a break from Albert Square for a visit to the Ipswich pub.

Conker Championships at the Stonham Magpie pub in October 1986 (Image: Archant)

Which pub was your friendly local in the 1980s, and can you spot yourself and any of your friends in our photos?

A framed picture of aircraft presented to White Horse pub in Finningham in December 1983 (Image: Archant)

As well as famous faces, our gallery includes a range of games - from traditional pub games at the Queens Head, Lower Layham to a pool tournament at The Racecourse in Ipswich and a conker tournament at The Stonham Magpie.

A sponsored half beard shave at The Woolpack pub in Ipswich in September 1986 (Image: Archant)

The most unusual event featured here, though, has to be the sponsored half beard shave at The Woolpack pub in Ipswich in 1986.

Charity bottles are opened at the Griffin pub in Yoxford by speedway riders in September 1981 (Image: Archant)

If these photos bring back memories, email judy.rimmer@archant.co.uk

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A ball and chain gang at the Spread Eagle pub, Ipswich, in November 1980 (Image: Archant)

Customers trying some traditional pub games at the Queens Head in Lower Layham, near Hadleigh, in June 1984 (Image: Archant)