Take a trip down memory lane with our fabulous photographic celebration of East Anglian life through the decades. Today we take a nostalgic look back at Downham Market, a lovely market town situated on the edge of the Fens on the River Great Ouse.

Eastern Daily Press: Shoppers in Downham Market, 31st August 1991. Picture: Archant LibraryShoppers in Downham Market, 31st August 1991. Picture: Archant Library (Image: Archant Library)

Standing on high ground above the fenland, Downham Market is one of Norfolk's oldest market towns - dating back some 2,000 years, and some of its historic past is still evident today, including its landmark black and white town clock standing guard, looking over the comings and goings in the marketplace for the past 150 years.

Life today, just as has been the case for hundreds of years, is strongly linked to the river Great Ouse and its channels, which surround the town - from industry and recreation to community celebrations and events along the banks.

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Eastern Daily Press: Hoping for luck: The horseshoe throwing contest gets underway at the start of Downham Market Festival, 1995. Picture: Archant LibraryHoping for luck: The horseshoe throwing contest gets underway at the start of Downham Market Festival, 1995. Picture: Archant Library (Image: Archant)

Eastern Daily Press: Crow Hall in Downham Market, February 1979. Picture: Archant LibraryCrow Hall in Downham Market, February 1979. Picture: Archant Library (Image: Archant)

Eastern Daily Press: Mr. Len Aldridge, a senior railwayman, whose efforts helped Downham Market railway station gain the award, 2nd March 1981. Picture: Archant LibraryMr. Len Aldridge, a senior railwayman, whose efforts helped Downham Market railway station gain the award, 2nd March 1981. Picture: Archant Library (Image: Archant)

Eastern Daily Press: Downham Market Town Centre with Castle Hotel on the junction of the High Street . Picture: Archant LibraryDownham Market Town Centre with Castle Hotel on the junction of the High Street . Picture: Archant Library (Image: Archant)