Wolsey’s Ipswich Exhibition

The Hold’s summer exhibition, ‘Wolsey’s Ipswich’ opens on Friday 14 July and forms a key part of The Wolsey 550 project, a programme of events and activities planned to celebrate the 550th anniversary of Wolsey’s birth.

Made possible by The National Lottery Heritage Fund, this free exhibition on Ipswich Waterfront will explore the legacy of Thomas Wolsey, re-connecting him with his hometown and examining his position on the world stage.

Born and raised in Ipswich, Wolsey rose from humble beginnings to become the most powerful man in England, working alongside King Henry VIII. The ‘Wolsey’s Ipswich’ exhibition will unearth a story of ambition, aspiration, determination, and the possibility for anyone to succeed.

The exhibition will feature original archive treasures from Suffolk’s collections dating from the 16th century to the present day.

Find out more information about visiting the exhibition on the Suffolk Archives website.