From roundabouts to candy floss, funfairs are a much-loved part of most people's childhood.

East Anglian Daily Times: A roundabout at the steam fair in Felixstowe in April 1992A roundabout at the steam fair in Felixstowe in April 1992 (Image: Archant)

And many adults have also enjoyed the thrills of the various rides, especially roller-coasters, and the challenges of the sideshows, from coconut shy to tombola, over the years.

East Anglian Daily Times: Fun of the fair at the Great Leighs Show in 1975Fun of the fair at the Great Leighs Show in 1975 (Image: Archant)

Can you spot yourself or any of your friends and family in these photos of funfairs around Suffolk and Essex?

East Anglian Daily Times: Fun of the fair at USAF Lakenheath open day in June 1982Fun of the fair at USAF Lakenheath open day in June 1982 (Image: Archant)

Our latest Days Gone By gallery features a selection of events in the area from the 1970s through to the 2000s.

East Anglian Daily Times: Ipswich Hospital Radio funfair in 1982Ipswich Hospital Radio funfair in 1982 (Image: Archant)

What are your memories of fairs and fairgrounds? And do you have a favourite ride, which you can't wait to try again once these events can go ahead after coronavirus lockdown restrictions end?

East Anglian Daily Times: A touring funfair in Felixstowe in 2008A touring funfair in Felixstowe in 2008 (Image: Archant)

Share your memories by emailing judy.rimmer@archant.co.uk

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East Anglian Daily Times: All the fun of the fair at Leiston Gala in 2004All the fun of the fair at Leiston Gala in 2004 (Image: Archant)

East Anglian Daily Times: A touring funfair in Felixstowe in 2008A touring funfair in Felixstowe in 2008 (Image: Archant)