11 photos of Suffolk Christmas Lights over the past 20 years

The countdown to Christmas begins across Suffolk with the switching on of town festive lights. 

Bury St Edmunds held its Christmas light switch on during Thursday evening, with large crowds gathering for a bit of festive magic.

Here we take a look back at photos from our archives of Christmas lights in Suffolk towns throughout the 21st century.

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Brandon Christmas Lights in 2003 (Image: Denise Bradley)

Ipswich Christmas Lights in 2004 (Image: Andy Abbott)

Southwold Christmas Lights in 2005 (Image: Simon Parker)

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Trimley St Mary Christmas Lights in 2007 (Image: Phil Morley)

Ipswich Christmas Lights in 2010 (Image: Phil Morley)

Bury St Edmunds Christmas Lights in 2013 (Image: Phil Morley)

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Stowmarket Christmas Lights in 2015 (Image: Lucy Taylor)

Mildenhall Christmas Lights in 2015 (Image: Newsquest)

Woodbridge Christmas Lights in 2022 (Image: Charlotte Bond)