Ipswich History Podcast

Author: Caleb Howgego

A podcast that explores the history of Ipswich.
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Episode 9 - Thomas Birch Freeman
Thursday, 11 June, 2026

In this episode, I speak to artist, museum professional and researcher, Lisa Temple-Cox about the life of Thomas Birch Freeman. We talk about his work as a pioneering Anglo-African Methodist minister, missionary, colonial official and farmer in West Africa. We also explore his work as a highly capable botanist who corresponded with Kew Gardens.If you want to know more about Thomas Birch Freeman, you can read a learning resource about him written by Lisa for Colchester and Ipswich Museums Service hereIf you would like to see some of Lisa's artwork, you can take a look at some examples hereThe podcast artwork is by Kelly Wadsworth. You can see more of her work excellent work here The music is by Caleb Howgego.You can read more local history at my local history website here