Can you spot any familiar faces in these photos of the Ipswich Scout and Guide Gang Show?

Ipswich Star: Children taking part in the Ipswich Gang show roadshow at Capel St Mary Scout hut in 2006Children taking part in the Ipswich Gang show roadshow at Capel St Mary Scout hut in 2006 (Image: Archant)

The hugely popular show usually takes the stage every spring - although it sadly can't go ahead this year, due to Covid-19 restrictions.

Ipswich Star: The Scouts and Guides Gang Show at Ipswich, in April 1977The Scouts and Guides Gang Show at Ipswich, in April 1977 (Image: Archant)

But our latest Days Gone By gallery gives you a chance to look back over the years at the show, which regularly features Scouts, Guides, Rangers, Explorers, Cubs, Brownies and Leaders.

Ipswich Star: Some of the cast of the 2003 Ipswich Gang Show rehearsing a song at the 11th Ipswich Scout HQ in Chesterfield DriveSome of the cast of the 2003 Ipswich Gang Show rehearsing a song at the 11th Ipswich Scout HQ in Chesterfield Drive (Image: Archant)

The show celebrated its 80th birthday in 2018, after being founded in 1938, inspired by the famous London Gang Show directed by Ralph Reader.

Ipswich Star: An Ipswich Gang Show rehearsal in April 1971An Ipswich Gang Show rehearsal in April 1971 (Image: Archant)

Another show was held in 1939, but it then had to be suspended during the Second World War, before returning in 1945 and becoming an annual fixture.

Ipswich Star: Red, white and blue at the Ipswich Gang Show in 2002 for the Queen's Golden JubileeRed, white and blue at the Ipswich Gang Show in 2002 for the Queen's Golden Jubilee (Image: Archant)

Until 1969, the show was all-male, but since then members of the Guide movement have also played an important role in the show.

Ipswich Star: Scarecrow Hoedown at the Ipswich Gang Show 2002 at the Ipswich Corn ExchangeScarecrow Hoedown at the Ipswich Gang Show 2002 at the Ipswich Corn Exchange (Image: Archant)

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

To order photos, visit our website or call Diane Townsend on 01603 772449.

Ipswich Star: Scarecrow Hoedown at the Ipswich Gang Show 2002 at Ipswich Corn ExchangeScarecrow Hoedown at the Ipswich Gang Show 2002 at Ipswich Corn Exchange (Image: Archant)