Celebrating country living in Suffolk, the Hadleigh Show has been part of the county’s life for nearly two centuries.

East Anglian Daily Times: A cow and its calf in the main ring await to be awarded with a rosette in a cattle competition in 1986 Picture DAVID KINDREDA cow and its calf in the main ring await to be awarded with a rosette in a cattle competition in 1986 Picture DAVID KINDRED (Image: David Kindred)

The 2020 show - taking place on Saturday, May 16 - will be the 181st to be staged and preparations are already well in hand.

Back in 1986 the show attracted huge crowds for a traditional line-up of events showing the countryside at its best - including judging of farm animals, displays of equipment, along with demonstrations of country crafts and skills, and modern agriculture.

The main ring at the showground off Holbecks Lane saw a wide variety of entertainment, including a motorbike stunt team, and there were family highlights such as the funfair with rides and sidestalls.

Did you attend the Hadleigh Show back in 1986 - or do you recognise anyone in our picture gallery?

East Anglian Daily Times: Two youngsters having a blast in the spinning cups Picture DAVID KINDREDTwo youngsters having a blast in the spinning cups Picture DAVID KINDRED (Image: David Kindred)

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East Anglian Daily Times: People of all ages having a go on the dodgems at the Hadleigh Show Picture DAVID KINDREDPeople of all ages having a go on the dodgems at the Hadleigh Show Picture DAVID KINDRED (Image: David Kindred)

East Anglian Daily Times: Do you remember the Hadleigh Show in 1986? Picture DAVID KINDREDDo you remember the Hadleigh Show in 1986? Picture DAVID KINDRED (Image: David Kindred)

East Anglian Daily Times: A motor bike stunt man leaps through a raging fire at the Hadleigh Show Picture DAVID KINDREDA motor bike stunt man leaps through a raging fire at the Hadleigh Show Picture DAVID KINDRED (Image: David Kindred)

East Anglian Daily Times: The sheep and their owners stand in line and wait to be judged at the Hadleigh Show Picture DAVID KINDREDThe sheep and their owners stand in line and wait to be judged at the Hadleigh Show Picture DAVID KINDRED (Image: David Kindred)