Hundreds of people flocked to Bardwell Windmill this weekend for the 11th annual Steam Threshing Day.

East Anglian Daily Times: The day was perfect for motor enthusiasts to take a look at the engines. Picture: RICHARD MARSHAMThe day was perfect for motor enthusiasts to take a look at the engines. Picture: RICHARD MARSHAM (Image: Richard Marsham - RMG Photography Tel - 07798 758711)

The event, held earlier today, saw a huge variety of vintage tractors, cars and steam engines for visitors to look at, as well as raffles, stalls, and plenty of fairground rides to keep youngsters entertained.

This year’s instalment, however, was held in special recognition of a long-term supporter of the event.

Maurice Ruffles, who died recently, had a vast knowledge of the workings of a threshing machine and the 2017 event was dedicated to him.

With the weather being kind to organisers, visitors were also able to take a guided tour of the windmill.

East Anglian Daily Times: A steam engine is given some TLC during the event. Picture: RICHARD MARSHAMA steam engine is given some TLC during the event. Picture: RICHARD MARSHAM (Image: Richard Marsham - RMG Photography Tel - 07798 758711)

And as well as the engines on site, everyone was kept well-fuelled throughout the day thanks to freshly baked bread and a tasty hog roast.

Last year, almost £5,000 was raised from the Threshing Day, with all proceeds spent on the maintenance of the landmark windmill.

East Anglian Daily Times: One of the mighty engines on the day. Picture: RICHARD MARSHAMOne of the mighty engines on the day. Picture: RICHARD MARSHAM (Image: Richard Marsham - RMG Photography Tel - 07798 758711)

East Anglian Daily Times: Vintage vehicles were also there on the day. Picture: RICHARD MARSHAMVintage vehicles were also there on the day. Picture: RICHARD MARSHAM (Image: Richard Marsham - RMG Photography Tel - 07798 758711)

East Anglian Daily Times: One visitor enjoys the plush seats of a vintage vehicle. Picture: RICHARD MARSHAMOne visitor enjoys the plush seats of a vintage vehicle. Picture: RICHARD MARSHAM (Image: Richard Marsham - RMG Photography Tel - 07798 758711)