The Radio 1 Roadshow rolled into Ipswich a number of times over the years.

East Anglian Daily Times: Crowds in Christchurch Park for the Radio 1 Roadshow in 1976. Picture: OWEN HINES / ARCHANTCrowds in Christchurch Park for the Radio 1 Roadshow in 1976. Picture: OWEN HINES / ARCHANT

Today we’re looking back at two of its visits - and one by its successor, One Big Sunday, in 2002.

East Anglian Daily Times: DJ David Hamilton at the Radio One Roadshow in Christchurch Park Ipswich, in 1976 Picture: ARCHANTDJ David Hamilton at the Radio One Roadshow in Christchurch Park Ipswich, in 1976 Picture: ARCHANT

DJ David Hamilton presented the show from Christchurch Park in 1976, with crowds turning out to enjoy that year’s famous sunshine.

East Anglian Daily Times: Fans at the Radio 1 Roadshow in 1996 Picture: ARCHANTFans at the Radio 1 Roadshow in 1996 Picture: ARCHANT (Image: Archant)

Our photos show youngsters queuing up to get the presenter’s autograph.

East Anglian Daily Times: One Big Sunday in Chantry Park in 2002 Picture: LUCY TAYLOROne Big Sunday in Chantry Park in 2002 Picture: LUCY TAYLOR

Crowds flocked to the park again 20 years later for the roadshow’s free music event in 1996, with a bill featuring Mark Morrison, Truce, Mary Kiani and Benz.

East Anglian Daily Times: Fans at the Radio 1 Roadshow in 1996 Picture: ARCHANTFans at the Radio 1 Roadshow in 1996 Picture: ARCHANT (Image: Archant)

After the roadshow ended in the 1990s, the One Big Sunday event followed, and visited Chantry Park in 2002. Acts included Kosheen, Natalie Imbruglia, Liberty X, Ms Dynamite and Idlewild.

East Anglian Daily Times: Some of the fans enjoying One Big Sunday in Chantry Park in 2002 Picture: LUCY TAYLORSome of the fans enjoying One Big Sunday in Chantry Park in 2002 Picture: LUCY TAYLOR

Do you remember the shows and can you spot yourself or a friend in our photos? Email judy.rimmer@archant.co.uk

East Anglian Daily Times: Crowds enjoying One Big Sunday in Chantry Park in 2002 Picture: LUCY TAYLORCrowds enjoying One Big Sunday in Chantry Park in 2002 Picture: LUCY TAYLOR

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