Have you enjoyed days out at the Eye Show and Country Fair over the years?

East Anglian Daily Times: Birds of prey at the Eye Show in August 1986 Picture: ARCHANTBirds of prey at the Eye Show in August 1986 Picture: ARCHANT

Today we’re looking back at one of the most popular rural-themed events held in the region, with photos from the 1980s, 90s and early 2000s.

East Anglian Daily Times: The band Suffolk Punch, who were at the Eye Show in August 1982 Picture: ARCHANTThe band Suffolk Punch, who were at the Eye Show in August 1982 Picture: ARCHANT

It all started in 1915 as a horticultural exhibition, but later grew to a two-day event, featuring a wide range of entertainment and attracting many thousands of visitors.

East Anglian Daily Times: Clowning around at the Eye Show in August 1980. Do you recognise anyone? Picture: ARCHANTClowning around at the Eye Show in August 1980. Do you recognise anyone? Picture: ARCHANT

Do you remember seeing spectacular performances by the Red Arrows at the show?

East Anglian Daily Times: EnjoyIng a ride on the carousel at the Eye Show in August 1985 Picture: ARCHANTEnjoyIng a ride on the carousel at the Eye Show in August 1985 Picture: ARCHANT

MORE: Are you in our Clacton Airshow photo gallery?Our photos also feature some of the other varied attractions, including birds of prey and horses and carts, as well as clowns, live music and fairground rides.

East Anglian Daily Times: Guns ablaze for a Civil War re-enactment at Eye Show and Country Fair in 2002 Picture: DENISE BRADLEY/ARCHANTGuns ablaze for a Civil War re-enactment at Eye Show and Country Fair in 2002 Picture: DENISE BRADLEY/ARCHANT

A Civil War re-enactment also drew the crowds at the show in 2002.

East Anglian Daily Times: Crowds watching the Grand Ring attractions at the Eye Show in 1998 Picture: JOHN KERR/ARCHANTCrowds watching the Grand Ring attractions at the Eye Show in 1998 Picture: JOHN KERR/ARCHANT

MORE: Memories of Hadleigh Show from 1960s-80sWhat are your memories of the Eye Show? Email judy.rimmer@archant.co.uk or write to Judy Rimmer, Newsroom, 120 Princes Street, Ipswich, Suffolk, IP1 1RS.

East Anglian Daily Times: A traditional butchers horse and cart parades around the horse ring at the Eye Show in 2002 Picture: JAMES BASS/ARCHANTA traditional butchers horse and cart parades around the horse ring at the Eye Show in 2002 Picture: JAMES BASS/ARCHANT (Image: EDP © 2002)

Order photos at archantsuffolk.newsprints.co.uk or call Diane Townsend on 01603 772449.

East Anglian Daily Times: All aboard at the Eye Show in 2003 Picture: KEITH MINDHAM/ARCHANTAll aboard at the Eye Show in 2003 Picture: KEITH MINDHAM/ARCHANT