The first Epping Town Show for two years was a roaring success and even featured a flyby from a Spitfire fighter plane.

The show, held by Epping Town Council at Stonards Hill recreation ground on Sunday, July 4, marked the return of the event, cancelled last year due to the coronavirus pandemic.

Doubts had been raised over this year's show, when Prime Minister Boris Johnson delayed 'freedom day' from June 21 to July 19. However, council officials decided the show could still go ahead safely .

A variety of stalls and sideshows featured along with arena entertainment ranging from singing to Morris dancing, and performances from the Epping Forest Band and the Epping Forest Pipe Band. There was also a flypast from a Spitfire.

Epping Town Mayor councillor Michael Wright said: "It was absolutely amazing that the people of Epping came out and supported the event despite the appalling weather.

"Thank you to everyone who was involved in the show this year - the first since 2019 because of the Covid situation.

"We look forward to seeing everyone next year.”