The colder weather and darker nights are truly a sign that summer has slipped away and autumn has officially arrived in Norfolk.

But if you haven't found yourself in the autumnal spirit and ready to pick your own pumpkin just yet, why not look back at times Norfolk showed off its excitement for the arrival of the spooky season.

Eastern Daily Press: George Crickmore (13) with Thomas the giant pumpkin at Fen Farm, Bungay. Photo: Andy DarnellGeorge Crickmore (13) with Thomas the giant pumpkin at Fen Farm, Bungay. Photo: Andy Darnell (Image: Archant © 2007)

Eastern Daily Press: Halloween pumpkin at RAF Feltwell, 30th October 1997. Photo: Archant LibraryHalloween pumpkin at RAF Feltwell, 30th October 1997. Photo: Archant Library (Image: Archant Library)

Eastern Daily Press: Pumpkin harvest, Papworth, 14th October 1995. Photo: Archant LibraryPumpkin harvest, Papworth, 14th October 1995. Photo: Archant Library (Image: Archant Library)

Eastern Daily Press: Wilf James with pumpkins at Chalk Farm, Narborough, 1991. Picture: Archant LibraryWilf James with pumpkins at Chalk Farm, Narborough, 1991. Picture: Archant Library (Image: Archant Library)

Eastern Daily Press: Bernard Lavery with his giant pumpkin. Picture: Archant LibraryBernard Lavery with his giant pumpkin. Picture: Archant Library (Image: Archant Library)

Eastern Daily Press: Giant pumpkin. Picture: Archant LibraryGiant pumpkin. Picture: Archant Library (Image: Archant Library)

Eastern Daily Press: Pumpkin harvesting in Wimbotsham, 19th October 1996. Photo: Archant LibraryPumpkin harvesting in Wimbotsham, 19th October 1996. Photo: Archant Library (Image: Archant Library)

Eastern Daily Press: Pumpkin at Downham Market Horicultural Show, 1974. Picture: Archant LibraryPumpkin at Downham Market Horicultural Show, 1974. Picture: Archant Library (Image: Archant Library)