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Ipswich Docks 3 August 2009
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From Duke Street
looking towards the docks down Coprolite Street. New, stylish
buildings surrounding the dock basin can be contrasted with the
old, industrial uses of the area that can still be seen, if only
in demolition, at the western end of the basin. |
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The roundabout
where Fore Street meets Back Hamlets and Duke Street gives an
overview of the developments at the western end of the docks,
and a context of older buildings lining the arterial route into
Ipswich centre. |
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Largely looking
down Duke Street. The green-clad building in the right-hand shot
is, I believe, going to be an arm of Suffolk College ... which
will be an unbelievable vista for them. |
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Fore Street is
connected to the quayside by a new pedestrianised plaza, an
attractive area of open space. On the right is Neptune Square, a
sort-of-gated community (gate locked!). |
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Scenes of the
redeveloped docks from the quayside on Coprolite Street are
dominated by the marina, an intensely attractive area, and the
new high-rise developments just behind the quay. |
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The marina is, I
must assume, a 'cash-cow', in that the mooring fees will
generate income, the boat repair and servicing yards will
generate employment, and the service industries establishing
themselves in this heritage area, will generate interest as well
as income and employment. The 'multiplier' model will spread the
benefits through the town and the county. |
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The flower displays
are just one indication of the desire to rebrand the area with
an image of 'upmarket-ness'. Those who have come to the area -
to moor their boat or buy a flat - have disposable income, and
need to be supported by the right ambience! |
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Symbolic of the
entertainment sector on the quayside is 'Mariners' restaurant,
rebranded from it former name of Il Punto and standing close to
the Old Custom House and the, as yet, unfinished high-rise
buildings behind. |
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The Old Custom
House in front of its new neighbours! |
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Old Custom House
provides a vantage point to overlook the docks. In this case the
outlook along the dockside, including 'Mariners' restaurant
towards the east. |
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A detail along
Coprolite Street and the attractive covered section next to
'Mariners'. |
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The addition of
traditional East Coast barges moored at he quayside undoubtedly
enhances the atmosphere of the area, and these attractions are
often sources of interest as they load passengers and move in
and out of their moorings - not a static display! |
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Work in progress at
the eastern end of the dock basin. Not quite all of the
buildings appear scheduled for replacement; the Paul's Malting
concrete structure in the right-hand shot is as yet untouched.
Meanwhile, images of industrial and urban decay are available! |
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Decay and change ..
and the retention of that which is of value? |
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From the roundabout
on Bridge Street, where it is joined by Key Street and leads off
to Star Lane, on the left and from Star Lane in the centre and
on the right. All illustrating the theme of urban renewal. |
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The sign indicates
the types of businesses sought for the area ... fashion retail
outlets, pubs, cafes and restaurants ... and offices. |
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Ipswich Docks Fore
Street Duke Street Suffolk College University Quay Waterfront
building Neptune Square Coprolite Road Star Lane Key Street
redevelopment rebranding marinas offices tourism leisure
architecture |
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