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Suffolk Sound Series: In Conversation with the C140 Project Officer

The Suffolk Chamber of Commerce has teamed up with Suffolk Sound radio to bring you an exclusive radio series on our historic C140 Project! In our fir...

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Suffolk Suffragist: Elizabeth Garrett Anderson

Elizabeth Garrett Anderson was a trailblazer for British women at a time when society was determined to keep them out of public life. Born into a worl...

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The Founding of the Suffolk Chamber of Commerce

The Foundation of the Chamber On 9th May 1884, a group of influential business leaders came together and founded the first Chamber of Commerce in...

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The Boxford Group: An Interview with Susanna Rendall

Rooted in Suffolk’s rich agricultural heritage, the Boxford Group stands as a testament to resilience and adaptability in the face of modern cha...

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Lowestoft’s Herring Lassies

From the mid-1800s, hundreds of fisherwomen, known as the Herring Lassies, flocked to the port towns of East Anglia to gut, pickle and packing herring...

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Racing Legend: Ras Prince Monolulu

One of the most fascinating stories unearthed through the C140 project is that of racing legend Ras Prince Monolulu. Known for his flamboyant attire a...

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The History of Bartrums

In January 2024, the Bartrums family sat down with the C140 project team, shedding light on the rich history and evolution of their family-owned haula...

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Ipswich Borough Council: An Interview With Helen Pluck

Helen Pluck marked an exciting milestone for Chamber member, Ipswich Borough Council, when she became the first female chief executive in February 202...

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Annette Whybrow: The First Woman President of the Suffolk Chamber in Ipswich

In a recent interview, Annette Whybrow shared her incredible journey to becoming the first woman president of the Suffolk Chamber of Commerce in Ipswi...

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HighTide: An Interview with Juliet Gilkes Romero

Juliet Gilkes Romero is an an award-winning stage and screenwriter. Her play, The Whip, won the 2020 Alfred Fagon Award for Best New Play. In a recent...

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Chambers of Commerce – A History

An overview of the history of Chambers of Commerce, and an exploration of the economic climate in which the Suffolk Chamber emerged in the nineteenth ...

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A white man in a suit standing in front of a large, three panel exhibition display. The display has a blue background, with white and gold text, and a variety of photos at the bottom. It is about the Suffolk Chamber of Commerce, celebrating 140 years of history.

Chamber 140 – Looking Back to Look Forward

A reflection on the Suffolk Chamber's C140 project by Dr Peter Funnell, Director of Oakmere Solutions Ltd and Chair of Suffolk Chamber in Central Suff...

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