A town’s Victorian past is being brought back to life through virtual reality binoculars.

Six augmented and virtual reality goggles have been installed at historic venues across Ipswich to allow users to view free images and sounds from 1895.

People will be able to see a mix of “innovation and tradition” that characterise the era, including digitised images of gas-lit streets, markets, electric trams and working docks, Ipswich Borough Council said.

Neil MacDonald its Labour leader hopes it gets people into the town who will then stay and spend money in shops, cafes and pubs.