Across the country, people came together to celebrate St George's Day with parades, Morris dancing and flags.

Eastern Daily Press: St Georges day parade in BecclesPHOTO: Nick ButcherSt Georges day parade in BecclesPHOTO: Nick Butcher (Image: ©archant2016)

The event which took place on Tuesday (April 23) stopped the streets as men, women and children celebrated the saint's day.

To commemorate the event, Enjoy Beccles More dug through the archives .

Eastern Daily Press: St Georges day parade in BecclesPHOTO: Nick ButcherSt Georges day parade in BecclesPHOTO: Nick Butcher (Image: ©archant2016)

Eastern Daily Press: St Georges day parade in BecclesPHOTO: Nick ButcherSt Georges day parade in BecclesPHOTO: Nick Butcher (Image: ©archant2016)

Eastern Daily Press: St Georges day parade in BecclesPHOTO: Nick ButcherSt Georges day parade in BecclesPHOTO: Nick Butcher (Image: ©archant2016)

Eastern Daily Press: St Georges day parade in BecclesPHOTO: Nick ButcherSt Georges day parade in BecclesPHOTO: Nick Butcher (Image: ©archant2016)