Lego fans were able to trace the past through models made from the popular toy as a new summer exhibition opened in Ipswich at the weekend.

Brick History is being staged at The Hold heritage and archive centre - and runs until September 27.

East Anglian Daily Times: A detailed castle model at the Brick History exhibition this summer at The Hold in IpswichA detailed castle model at the Brick History exhibition this summer at The Hold in Ipswich (Image: Archant)

Visitors are able to walk through history told imaginatively in Lego, from dinosaurs to Viking invasions, suffragettes to the space age.

East Anglian Daily Times: Viking invasions captured in Lego at the Brick History exhibition at The HoldViking invasions captured in Lego at the Brick History exhibition at The Hold (Image: Archant)

Highlights include a 1.5m square medieval castle and also Lego models of Suffolk's famous landmarks - created by local people during lockdown.

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Inspired by the exhibition, there will also be a series of Lego workshops - taking place on July 23 and 30, and August 6, 13, 20 and 27.

On Thursday, July 22, Lego enthusiast Andrew Webb will be leading a talk about how a single Lego brick inspired him to painstakingly create a life size replica of the famous Sutton Hoo helmet.

East Anglian Daily Times: A suffragette chained to railings is one of the Lego exhibits tracing the nation's history at The Hold in Fore Street, IpswichA suffragette chained to railings is one of the Lego exhibits tracing the nation's history at The Hold in Fore Street, Ipswich (Image: Archant)

The impressive Lego helmet will then be placed on display in the exhibition.

Tickets for Brick History are priced at £5 for adults and £4 for children and concessions, family tickets are also available.