As one of the best-known pubs in Ipswich, The Greyhound has seen many changes over the years.

East Anglian Daily Times: Smiling customers at The Greyhound pub in Ipswich in 1973 Picture: ARCHANTSmiling customers at The Greyhound pub in Ipswich in 1973 Picture: ARCHANT (Image: Archant)

Our nostalgic photos were taken on a night out in 1973, when our photographer went along to meet some of the staff and customers.

East Anglian Daily Times: Enjoying a night out at The Greyhound pub in Ipswich in 1973 Picture: ARCHANTEnjoying a night out at The Greyhound pub in Ipswich in 1973 Picture: ARCHANT (Image: Archant)

Were you or your friends and family regulars at the pub in Henley Road at that time?

East Anglian Daily Times: Behind the bar at The Greyhound pub in Ipswich in 1973 Picture: ARCHANTBehind the bar at The Greyhound pub in Ipswich in 1973 Picture: ARCHANT (Image: Archant)

MORE: A night out at the Suffolk Punch pub in 1974The popular Adnams pub has two bars and is well-known for its homemade food.

East Anglian Daily Times: Enjoying a night out at The Greyhound pub in 1973 Picture: ARCHANTEnjoying a night out at The Greyhound pub in 1973 Picture: ARCHANT (Image: Archant)

It dates back to Victorian times, and has been at the heart of the local community since at least 1840, when the landlord was John Snelling,

East Anglian Daily Times: Behind the bar at The Greyhound pub in Ipswich in 1973 Picture: ARCHANTBehind the bar at The Greyhound pub in Ipswich in 1973 Picture: ARCHANT (Image: Archant)

It’s not known for certain how it got its name, but the pub’s website says one regular believes it was inspired by the 50-gun warship HMS Greyhound, built in Ipswich by Hubbards.

East Anglian Daily Times: The Greyhound pub in Ipswich as it looked in 1973 Picture: ARCHANTThe Greyhound pub in Ipswich as it looked in 1973 Picture: ARCHANT (Image: Archant)

MORE: Are you in our photos from the Hare and Hounds in 1974?What are your memories of The Greyhound pub over the decades? Email judy.rimmer@archant.co.uk or write to Judy Rimmer, Newsroom, 120 Princes Street, Ipswich, Suffolk, IP1 1RS. Order photos at archantsuffolk.newsprints.co.uk or call Diane Townsend on 01603 772449.