Steam rallies have proved hugely popular across Suffolk over the years.

Sudbury Mercury: Looking over engines at Henham Steam Rally in 1982Looking over engines at Henham Steam Rally in 1982 (Image: Archant)

Today we are looking back at some of the events which have drawn large crowds of all ages. Can you recognise anyone in the photos?

Sudbury Mercury: A young visitor to a steam rally in Cotton in June 1977A young visitor to a steam rally in Cotton in June 1977 (Image: Archant)

Henham Steam Rally has been a regular fixture at the estate near Southwold for 45 years, but last year's event had to be cancelled due to the Covid-19 pandemic.

Sudbury Mercury: Great Waldingfield Steam Rally in June 1985Great Waldingfield Steam Rally in June 1985 (Image: Archant)

And Woolpit Steam Rally, another well-known event featured in our gallery, has announced that its 2021 event has been cancelled due to continuing restrictions. However, it is already planning ahead for its return in 2022.

Sudbury Mercury: Visitors to Cotton Steam Rally in May 1981Visitors to Cotton Steam Rally in May 1981 (Image: Archant)

Our gallery also features photos of steam-powered events at Great Waldingfield, Cotton and Framlingham.

Sudbury Mercury: Henham Steam Rally in September 1982Henham Steam Rally in September 1982 (Image: Archant)

If these pictures bring back memories, email judy.rimmer@archant.co.uk

Sudbury Mercury: Traction engines in the grand ring at Woolpit Steam rally in 2003Traction engines in the grand ring at Woolpit Steam rally in 2003 (Image: Archant)

Sudbury Mercury: Visitors to Cotton Steam Rally in May 1981Visitors to Cotton Steam Rally in May 1981 (Image: Archant)

Sudbury Mercury: Traction engines large and small at Framlingham Steam Rally in July 1980Traction engines large and small at Framlingham Steam Rally in July 1980 (Image: Archant)

Sudbury Mercury: Crowds at Henham Steam Rally in 1982Crowds at Henham Steam Rally in 1982 (Image: Archant)

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