Treasure hunting at Norfolk’s car boot sales

THE CAR BOOT SALE TAKES PLACE AT THE FORMER BOWTHORPE SCHOOL SITE ON SATURDAY een 2.9.02

From King's Lynn to Arminghall, the Norfolk Showground to Gorleston, for decades, fields, car parks and empty land have been re purposed for one day a week or month to become moveable market and Mecca for bargain hunters

Sometimes a mixed bag requiring the keenest eye for a hidden gem, sometimes a treasure trove of delights car boot sales have become a popular weekend pastime and these pictures show, this is nothing new.

Holkham Hall, Near Wells next the SeaStately Car Boot Sale at Holkham Hall in aid of Norfolk Churches TrustFor:Edp Copy:Edp Nick HeathArchant © 2007(01603) 772434 (Image: Archant © 2007)

Holkham Hall, Near Wells next the SeaStately Car Boot Sale at Holkham Hall in aid of Norfolk Churches TrustFor:Edp Copy:Edp Nick HeathArchant © 2007(01603) 772434 (Image: Archant © 2007)

CAR BOOT SALE ON HARFORD LIVESTOCK MARKET, NORWICH.

The Car Boot sale held on the Cattle Market off Hall Road.Pictures:SONYA BROWNCopy:For: EN©Evening News 2005 (Image: Archant)

Arminghall car boot sale.Photo: Bill DarnellCopy: Emma LeeFor: EDP2Archant © 2007 (01603) 772434 (Image: Archant © 2007)

Arminghall car boot sale.Photo: Bill DarnellCopy: Emma LeeFor: EDP2Archant © 2007 (01603) 772434 (Image: Archant © 2007)

Earsham Church sale, lady buying items at the bric a brac table. sorry no date? c12035 pic to be used in edp dml 5th aug 2009

People buying lots of bargains at the packed stalls at Gorleston Jumble sale. pic taken 10th february 1992 c12248 pic to be used in edp2 14th september 2009