Royal Norfolk Show 2017. The rain pouring on the morning of the first day. Picture : ANTONY KELLY (Image: archant 2017)
Thousands of people armed with umbrellas and wellington boots have braved the wet weather at the Royal Norfolk Show.
Royal Norfolk Show 2017. The rain pouring on the morning of the first day. Picture : ANTONY KELLY (Image: archant 2017)
More than an inch and a half of rain has fallen on the Costessey showground since Tuesday afternoon.
Royal Norfolk Show 2017. The rain pouring on the morning of the first day. Picture : ANTONY KELLY (Image: archant 2017)
However, with forecasters predicting improved conditions from later this morning, organisers are confident there will be no major problems during the two-day show.
Royal Norfolk Show 2017. The rain pouring on the morning of the first day. Picture : ANTONY KELLY (Image: archant 2017)
Show director Mark Nicholas said: 'It's business as usual and it's going to be a great show. Everyone has worked really hard over the last few days to get everything ready and it will be particularly spectacular.'
Royal Norfolk Show 2017. The rain pouring on the morning of the first day. Picture : ANTONY KELLY (Image: archant 2017)
Royal Norfolk Show 2017. The rain pouring on the morning of the first day. Picture : ANTONY KELLY (Image: archant 2017)
Royal Norfolk Show 2017. The rain pouring on the morning of the first day. Picture : ANTONY KELLY (Image: archant 2017)
Royal Norfolk Show 2017. The rain pouring on the morning of the first day. Picture : ANTONY KELLY (Image: archant 2017)
Royal Norfolk Show 2017. The rain pouring on the morning of the first day. Picture : ANTONY KELLY (Image: archant 2017)
Royal Norfolk Show 2017. The rain pouring on the morning of the first day. Picture : ANTONY KELLY (Image: archant 2017)
Royal Norfolk Show 2017. The rain pouring on the morning of the first day. Picture : ANTONY KELLY (Image: archant 2017)
Early visitors braving the rain at the Royal Norfolk Show. Picture: Ian Burt (Image: Archant 2017)
Early visitors braving the rain at the Royal Norfolk Show. Picture: Ian Burt (Image: Archant 2017)
Early visitors braving the rain at the Royal Norfolk Show. Picture: Ian Burt (Image: Archant 2017)
Early visitors braving the rain at the Royal Norfolk Show. Picture: Ian Burt (Image: Archant 2017)
Annabelle Royal (10) and Alice Marjoram (10) braving the rain at the Royal Norfolk Show. Picture: Ian Burt (Image: Archant 2017)
Grey Partridge award presentation to Andrew Taylor-Balls and Kevin Bowes by Justin Ripman at the Royal Norfolk Show 2017 Picture: Nick Butcher (Image: Archant � 2017)
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