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Ipswich Revives 1895 with Augmented Reality Experience

1/15/2026

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Ipswich Borough Council, the local authority, is revitalizing its Victorian heritage by installing six augmented reality goggles at historic sites to let visitors experience images and sounds from 1895.
The Ipswich Maritime Trust supports the project.
The initiative aims to attract visitors and boost spending at local shops and cafes.
The Digital Ipswich program funds the effort through the government's Towns Fund.
An interactive map locates the binoculars.

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Ipswich Borough Council, the local authority, is revitalizing its Victorian heritage by installing six augmented reality goggles at historic sites to let visitors experience images and sounds from 1895.
The Ipswich Maritime Trust supports the project.
The initiative aims to attract visitors and boost spending at local shops and cafes.
The Digital Ipswich program funds the effort through the government's Towns Fund.
An interactive map locates the binoculars.