Success for steam rally despite switch

The rally was moved to Norfolk in June

Organisers of one of the biggest steam rallies in East Anglia are hailing it a success despite a switch to a new home.

The Henham Steam Rally, a long-standing major event in Suffolk's summer calendar, had been held on the Earl of Stradbroke's estate near Southwold for 30 years.

In June organisers moved the rally to the Norfolk Showground just outside Norwich after they fell out with the Australian earl.

The two sides failed to agree a deal on rent for the two-day event. The Henham Estate is now up for sale.

Big crowds turned out for the charity event at the weekend despite the switch of county and venue.

The rally organisers said they were grateful to showground staff for their efforts in making the fund-raiser a success.

"Because the organisers are an hour's drive away, without the help of the people from the Norfolk Showground and the facilities here we couldn't have done it," said spokesman Roger King.