Did you march with a majorette troupe as a youngster, or cheer on a family member?

East Anglian Daily Times: Silver Spinners majorettes pictured with their trophies in Ipswich, in April 1990Silver Spinners majorettes pictured with their trophies in Ipswich, in April 1990 (Image: Archant)

Today we're looking back at some of the baton-twirling performances which have entertained crowds at events around Suffolk over the decades.

East Anglian Daily Times: Starlite Express Majorettes at Bury St Edmunds in March 1994Starlite Express Majorettes at Bury St Edmunds in March 1994 (Image: Archant)

Although it's clear to see that majorettes have a lot of fun, it's also hard work to get the moves quite right.

East Anglian Daily Times: Essex Majorettes at the Salute to Youth March held in Sudbury in September 1981Essex Majorettes at the Salute to Youth March held in Sudbury in September 1981 (Image: Archant)

It's believed majorettes' moves may have originally derived from carnival dances in the Rhineland.

East Anglian Daily Times: Majorettes at the RSPCA in Martlesham in July 1985Majorettes at the RSPCA in Martlesham in July 1985 (Image: Archant)

Baton twirling started to spread around US during the 1950s and 60s, and an increasing number of majorette troupes were founded in the UK by the 1980s.

East Anglian Daily Times: Majorettes entertain the crowds during Stowmarket Carnival in 2004Majorettes entertain the crowds during Stowmarket Carnival in 2004 (Image: Archant)

The Silver Spinners were the first troupe to be formed in Ipswich, in 1982.

Can you spot any familiar faces in our Days Gone By gallery?

East Anglian Daily Times: Ipswich Majorettes at Cliff Lane Street Fair in 1999Ipswich Majorettes at Cliff Lane Street Fair in 1999 (Image: Archant)

If these pictures bring back memories, email judy.rimmer@archant.co.uk

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East Anglian Daily Times: Suffolk Royals Tiny Tots at a Majorette Fun Day at Langer Park, Felixstowe in 2003Suffolk Royals Tiny Tots at a Majorette Fun Day at Langer Park, Felixstowe in 2003 (Image: Archant)

East Anglian Daily Times: Destiny at a Majorette Fun Day at Langer Park, Felixstowe in 2003Destiny at a Majorette Fun Day at Langer Park, Felixstowe in 2003 (Image: Archant)