Prince Alexander Obolensky

Excellent

This is an excellent bit of architecture. Lots of history behind it and it is worth stopping of to if you are in Ipswich.

Another interesting bit of history.

Many people pass this every day but it is worth reading up about the history of this young man. You can find it at the entrance to the car park . You can take a tour of all these statues in Ipswich. W...

A draw for rugby fans & others with a connection

A uniquely interesting man, shame about his untimely death. Someone suggested the reason for his crash-landing is a mystery but we were told that he was in a hurry to get to a rugby match, took off h...

Didn't Realise Oblensky Was Connected With Ipswich

Well maybe, not so much. Interesting how it present three different aspects of his short fascinating life on the plinth. I'd only really heard of him in a rugby context before.

Interesting

Unusual statue and very near Willis Building.There are a number of statues in Ipswich and this one is worth seeking out .