Iconic Willis building in Ipswich bathed in ruby red for 40th anniversary event

The iconic Willis building in Ipswich town centre was bathed in red light on Friday evening, to celebrate the company’s 40th anniversary.

On Friday staff celebrated the occasion with a gathering and light switch-on, ahead of the 40th anniversary this week.

The building, which in 1991 became Grade I listed, is due to be lit again tomorrow evening in the same red light.

Vicki Chapman from Willis, said: “We had a celebration on Friday, and we chose red because ruby red is celebrated with 40th anniversary celebrations.

“The evening seemed to go really well, and I think it’s nice that the building still holds its own in the town centre.”