Walk: Margaret Catchpole – The Fact and The Fiction

Schedule

Tue Aug 04 2026 at 10:30 am to 12:30 pm

UTC+01:00
Location

131, Fore Street, IP4 1LR Ipswich, United Kingdom | Ipswich, EN

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According to local legend, Margaret Catchpole was a devoted Suffolk serving girl transported to Australia for falling in love with the wrong man. Is it possible to separate fact from fiction two centuries later?
Hear about the people she knew and discover some of the buildings associated with her story.
This walk is step free and accessible for people with restricted mobility. Suitable for all ages. Meet at The Hold Ipswich.
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