Was The Smock pub in Ipswich your friendly local back in the 1970s? If so, you might be in these photos.

East Anglian Daily Times: Lots of 1970s hairstyles and fashions in this photo from The Smock pub in Ipswich in 1974 Picture: ARCHANTLots of 1970s hairstyles and fashions in this photo from The Smock pub in Ipswich in 1974 Picture: ARCHANT (Image: Archant)

Our photographer spent an evening at the popular pub in Maidenhall Approach in 1974, meeting staff and regulars.

East Anglian Daily Times: Were you a regular punter at The Smock in Maidenhall Approach in the 1970s? Picture: ARCHANTWere you a regular punter at The Smock in Maidenhall Approach in the 1970s? Picture: ARCHANT (Image: Archant)

The pub opened its doors in 1950, and was then known as the Maidenhall Inn. It was later shortened to simply The Maidenhall, before becoming known as The Smock.

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MORE: Evenings at The Emperor in Ipswich in 1975Our photos show some of the customers enjoying a night out - with plenty of 1970s fashions and hairstyles on show.

East Anglian Daily Times: At the bar in the Smock pub in the 1970s Picture: ARCHANTAt the bar in the Smock pub in the 1970s Picture: ARCHANT (Image: Archant)

Darts, other bar games and live music are among the attractions which have drawn people to the pub over the years.

East Anglian Daily Times: One of the many customers at the Smock pub in 1974 Picture: ARCHANTOne of the many customers at the Smock pub in 1974 Picture: ARCHANT (Image: Archant)

However, like other pubs, The Smock is currently closed due to lockdown.

East Anglian Daily Times: The Smock Pub in Maidenhall Approach, Ipswich Picture: ARCHANTThe Smock Pub in Maidenhall Approach, Ipswich Picture: ARCHANT (Image: Archant)

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Do you remember The Smock over the years? Email judy.rimmer@archant.co.uk or write to Judy Rimmer, Newsroom, 120 Princes Street, Ipswich, Suffolk, IP1 1RS.

Order photos at archantsuffolk.newsprints.co.uk or call Diane Townsend on 01603 772449.