By 1982 the Grand Henham Steam Rally was already a well-established event in Suffolk’s calendar of attractions – bringing thousands of families to enjoy a great day out.

East Anglian Daily Times: Some of the steam engines rolling past the onlooking crowds Picture: JERRY TURNERSome of the steam engines rolling past the onlooking crowds Picture: JERRY TURNER (Image: JERRY TURNER)

Next year the event will be celebrating its 46th year at Henham Park with steam engines, displays, stalls and a range of other activities to see and do.

East Anglian Daily Times: Youngsters getting the chance to ride some mini motocross bikes Picture: JERRY TURNERYoungsters getting the chance to ride some mini motocross bikes Picture: JERRY TURNER (Image: JERRY TURNER)

Back in 1982 many of the themes for the event were already in place - with people enjoying a day in the countryside to get up close with engines and farm machinery of yesteryear and to enjoy seeing the power of steam in action.

East Anglian Daily Times: These two certainly seem to be enjoying the carousel Picture: JERRY TURNERThese two certainly seem to be enjoying the carousel Picture: JERRY TURNER (Image: JERRY TURNER)

As well as steam engines of all shapes and sizes, there was a chance to get hands-on too with more modern technology and try out some of the radio-controlled cars being marketed.

East Anglian Daily Times: Two steam engines of very different sizes Picture: JERRY TURNERTwo steam engines of very different sizes Picture: JERRY TURNER (Image: JERRY TURNER)

Did you attend the the rally in 1982 or recognise anyone in our photo gallery? To share your memories, email imagecurators@archant.co.uk

East Anglian Daily Times: Looking over all the steam engines at the rally Picture: JERRY TURNERLooking over all the steam engines at the rally Picture: JERRY TURNER (Image: JERRY TURNER)

East Anglian Daily Times: Some of the early remote control cars were available for the public to play with Picture: JERRY TURNERSome of the early remote control cars were available for the public to play with Picture: JERRY TURNER (Image: JERRY TURNER)

East Anglian Daily Times: At the rally this fancy contraption was set up in protest to the construction of Sizewell B Picture: JERRY TURNERAt the rally this fancy contraption was set up in protest to the construction of Sizewell B Picture: JERRY TURNER (Image: JERRY TURNER)