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Visiting us from abroad? You can now find out all about Suffolk Archives on the International Council on Archives #ArchivesAreAccessible Map here orlo.uk/GQ1iD

To celebrate #PrideMonth we're handing The Hold over to Outreach Youth and Suffolk Pride this Saturday (21 Jun). Enjoy a range of activities, performances, & crafts as part of the takeover. It's 11am-4pm & suitable for all ages. Entry is free, book orlo.uk/l6bUd

Our new book Arrivals: Celebrating Migration to Suffolk is full of moving & inspiring stories of generations of migrants who've made their home here & still shape the county's vibrant culture. Available from our shop & website. Made possible by @heritagefunduk #RefugeeWeek

Ever wanted to peek behind the scenes of an archive? Join us at The Hold in Ipswich for exclusive tours led by our archivists! They're on 28 June, 10 and 30 July, plus 6, 14, and 20 August. We've special tours this Sept too for #HeritageOpenDays. Book at orlo.uk/3vr3Y

We’ve three more Hop to It hares at The Hold in Ipswich. Together We Hop, Betsy the Book Bunny, & The Proud Hare – John the Drag Queen join Felix the Hare (included below) & Hare-obics. The stelizabethhosp Wild in Art trail runs until 29 Aug. #Fundraising #CommunityArt #Suffolk

Walk Ipswich’s dockside past! From smugglers to shipbuilders – join our historic strolls. Book now orlo.uk/Y8se5 #MaritimeHistory #GuidedWalks #Suffolk

Step into 1916 Bury St Edmunds. Walk the streets where First World War conscripts lived & worked in these powerful tours. Happening 13 Jul, 10 Aug, 14 Sept, 19 Oct, 2 Nov. Book For King & Country with our partners Bury St Edmunds Tour Guides at orlo.uk/MQ3Ux #WWIWalk #BuryHistory

Hands on deck history buffs. Join Ray Clark for a talk on pirate radio & Radio Caroline’s East Coast legacy. Explore medieval Suffolk’s maritime history with Dr Tom Johnson. Climb aboard the Orwell Lady for a talk & cruise about the Ipswich Charter orlo.uk/SWKYU

We're looking for stallholders for our annual Christmas market at The ho-ho Hold in Ipswich. Interested? Email [email protected] by 23 August and our elves will send you an application form.

WWII myths expert James Hayward leads a Q&A after the screening of Tim Curtis' new documentary. James has written several books about chilling accounts of burning seas, dead soldiers on the shore & buried military secrets. Book orlo.uk/B7N0o #WartimeMysteries #Suffolk

We've pirates, crafts, sea stories, movies & more for kids this summer! Ages 4–11. Book orlo.uk/yhR96 #Suffolks #FamilyFun #KidsActivities #Storytelling #ChildrensCinema .

Catch our latest pop-up exhibition Following the Fish at Lowestoft's Lowestoft Maritime 26 Aug - 11 Sept, Lowestoft's East Point Pavilion 11 - 20 Sept, The Longshed Sutton Hoo Ship's Company in Woodbridge 3 - 13 Oct & Norfolk Record Office from 15 Oct. More dates TBC. Exhibition info orlo.uk/JMEDl

We’ve some great National Theatre Live broadcasts coming inc Mrs. Warren’s Profession with Imelda Staunton, The Fifth Step with Jack Lowden & Martin Freeman, & Hamlet with Hiran Abeysekera. Coming this Sept is Inter Alia starring Rosamund Pike. More info orlo.uk/K3vfB

Kept swept away by swashbuckling stories about salty seadogs, savage sea serpents, plundering pirates, buried treasure, miserable mermaids & more at our Anchors Away #storytelling sessions. For ages 4+, 31 July, 14, August, 28 August. Book orlo.uk/NDY7w

FREE Family Fun Day in #Felixstowe! Fri 15 Aug, 11am–3pm, Martello P. Face painting, kids' entertainer, scavenger hunt, games, food & more. Hosted by East Suffolk Council #FreeFamilyFun #EastSuffolkEvents

Take to the high seas with Pirates! In an Adventure with Scientists, The Hold Ipswich, 10am, this Sat. £2 per child, accomp adult free, £2 per adult without paying child. Coming soon Hook 16 Aug & Muppets Treasure Island 23 Aug. Book orlo.uk/5XJ63 or pay on the day

Explore The Herring Time: Fishing & Fortune on the Medieval Suffolk Coast with Join Dr Tom Johnson through the perspective of Walberswick. Book orlo.uk/wHiu3 Part of our Anchors Away: Suffolk & The Sea exhibition programme. #UKFishing #MaritimeHistory #TalksNearMe

Our pirate crew have made port in the Kids Area Latitude Festival. They're making badges & pirate hats in the Creative Crafters & Busy Bookworms section. Perfect to amuse young adventurers while you check out our Archives on Tour trailer exhibition Anchors Away: Suffolk & the Sea.

Prebooked to see our latest exhibition Anchors Away: Suffolk & The Sea? Don't forget to show your sticker at our cafe for 15% off. The cafe is now open until 4pm, Mon-Fri, from 28 Jul - 30 Aug. Prebook orlo.uk/V1y7J