Blooming marvels – remembering flower shows around Suffolk

Knodishall Flower Show, August 1989 (Image: Archant)

Today, we are looking back at some of Suffolk’s floral events over the years - with all kinds of colourful blooms taking centre stage, together with prize fruit and veg.

Schoolchildren visit Felixstowe Flower Show in 1969 (Image: Archant)

Benhall, near Saxmundham, has regularly staged a popular flower show and fete over the years.

The first-ever Benhall and Sternfield Memorial Flower Show was held in 1946, welcoming home members of the Armed Forces.

Benhall Parade and flower show in August 1987 (Image: Archant)

The event was cancelled last year because of Covid-19, but hopes to mark its 75th anniversary this summer.

Visitors at the East of England Flower Show held in Christchurch Park, Ipswich, in July 1969 (Image: Archant)

Also featured in our Days Gone By gallery are Felixstowe’s Fuchsia Show and events in Ipswich, Grundisburgh and Knodishall.

Some of the pumpkins on show at Orford and District Flower Show in August 1992 (Image: Archant)

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Benhall Flower Show and Fete in August 1970 (Image: Archant)

Ipswich Flower Show in July 1983 (Image: Archant)

Jumping around at Grundisburgh Flower Show and Fete in July 1981 (Image: Archant)