Nathaniel Bacon

Nathaniel Bacon, described as a "pious, prudent learned man", was a member of the Bacon family which achieved great prominence under Elizabeth I.

Bacon was a key figure in Ipswich political life in the mid-17th century. He became its leading lawyer – the Recorder; MP from 1646-1660; and a historian, being the compiler, in 1654, of the Annalls of Ipswiche, The Lawes Customes and Government of the Same.

During the Civil War he was Chairman of the Eastern Association Committee and a loyal supporter of the Puritan cause. He grew in importance regionally and nationally as an administrator and organiser during Commonwealth period of government. However he was strongly opposed to the execution of Charles I and to the proclamation of the Commonwealth.

Among the first tranche of blue plaques, this was unveiled in 2001.

In 2019 a second Blue Plaque was placed on the Manor House, the other is to Margaret Catchpole. A rare event but one which indicates the historical importance of this eminent building.