Were you a keen skateboarder back in the 1970s? If so, you might spot yourself in our gallery.

East Anglian Daily Times: A skateboarding session at Felixstowe roller-skating rink in November 1977 Picture: ARCHANTA skateboarding session at Felixstowe roller-skating rink in November 1977 Picture: ARCHANT

Today we are looking back at some of the sporting action enjoyed by youngsters in the Ipswich area over the years.

East Anglian Daily Times: Three riders learning how to go up the ramp in synch on Ipswich Orwell Arena skateboarding course in 1978 Picture: ARCHANTThree riders learning how to go up the ramp in synch on Ipswich Orwell Arena skateboarding course in 1978 Picture: ARCHANT (Image: Archant)

Our gallery includes photos from a skateboarding session in Ipswich in 1978, where riders were taught how to use ramps.

East Anglian Daily Times: A skateboarder at Felixstowe roller-skating rink in November 1977 Picture: ARCHANTA skateboarder at Felixstowe roller-skating rink in November 1977 Picture: ARCHANT

MORE: Roller-skating memories from 1970s and 80s In the sessions at the Orwell Arena, they were also taught how to carry out moves such as the “ollie”, bringing the board up into the air.

East Anglian Daily Times: A group of youngsters skateboarding in Woodbridge Picture: ARCHANTA group of youngsters skateboarding in Woodbridge Picture: ARCHANT

Also featured are photos of an energetic skateboarding session at Felixstowe roller-skating rink in 1977, where boarders demonstrated their skills.

East Anglian Daily Times: Three riders learning how to go up the ramp in synch on Ipswich Orwell Arena skateboarding course in 1978 Picture: ARCHANTThree riders learning how to go up the ramp in synch on Ipswich Orwell Arena skateboarding course in 1978 Picture: ARCHANT (Image: Archant)

MORE: Memories of 1970s banger racing at FoxhallSkateboarding is thought to have started in California in the 1950s, with its popularity spreading during the 70s as faster and lighter boards became available.

East Anglian Daily Times: A skateboarding session at Felixstowe roller-skating rink in November 1977 Picture: ARCHANTA skateboarding session at Felixstowe roller-skating rink in November 1977 Picture: ARCHANT

What are your memories of skateboarding? Email judy.rimmer@archant.co.uk or write to Judy Rimmer, Newsroom, 120 Princes Street, Ipswich, Suffolk, IP1 1RS.

East Anglian Daily Times: Three riders learning how to go up the ramp in synch on Ipswich Orwell Arena skateboarding course in 1978 Picture: ARCHANTThree riders learning how to go up the ramp in synch on Ipswich Orwell Arena skateboarding course in 1978 Picture: ARCHANT (Image: Archant)

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