Villagers have decorated their homes with scarecrows for a special Platinum Jubilee trail.

Some 30 have appeared around Heacham, where the parish council has published a map showing where to find them.

Eastern Daily Press: Michael and Mary Harpley's Queen scarecrow on the Platinum Jubilee trail in HeachamMichael and Mary Harpley's Queen scarecrow on the Platinum Jubilee trail in Heacham (Image: Chris Bishop)

One of the most regal of them all is in Sunnyside Close, where pensioners Michael and Mary Harpley have surrounded a life-sized figure of the Queen with royal memorabilia.

It includes a special tea set Mr Harpley, then aged six, was presented with at school to commemorate Elizabeth II's coronation in 1953.

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"I don't remember much about it," said retired British Gas engineer Mr Harpley, now 75, who grew up in Staffordshire. "Except we were the only house with a TV and everyone piled in to watch it."

Mrs Harpley, 72, sai : "I like doing things like this, I was in the Girl Guides and the Queen was our patron. I'm really proud of what she's done."

Eastern Daily Press: A scarecrow guard of honour in the High Street at HeachamA scarecrow guard of honour in the High Street at Heacham (Image: Chris Bishop)

Visitors will be asked to vote for their favourite over the weekend. Maps can be downloaded via tinyurl.com/3jed3sz9.

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