The county's premier agricultural show is returning once again this week.

From aerial displays to local food and drink, the Royal Norfolk Show promises to be bigger and better than ever this year.

Ahead of thousands descending on the Norfolk Showground for the event on Wednesday and Thursday, here is a look back through the archives at the shows of yesteryear.

Eastern Daily Press: The Royal Norfolk show has been held nearly every year since 1847The Royal Norfolk show has been held nearly every year since 1847

Eastern Daily Press: Queen Elizabeth II meets cattle at the Royal Norfolk Show in 1957Queen Elizabeth II meets cattle at the Royal Norfolk Show in 1957 (Image: Newsquest)

Eastern Daily Press: The Queen and Prince Phillip at the Royal Norfolk Show 1986The Queen and Prince Phillip at the Royal Norfolk Show 1986 (Image: Archant)Eastern Daily Press: The winning horse in 1988The winning horse in 1988 (Image: Archant)

The Royal Norfolk Show has been wowing guests across two centuries, having begun in 1847.

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It is a great opportunity to spot special guests among the crowds, with members of the Royal Family often making special visits.

Eastern Daily Press: A touch of the Wild West from the Canadian Cutting Horse Association. Dated 1 July 1964.A touch of the Wild West from the Canadian Cutting Horse Association. Dated 1 July 1964.

Eastern Daily Press: Judging Suffolk ram lambs at the Royal Norfolk show in 1950Judging Suffolk ram lambs at the Royal Norfolk show in 1950 (Image: EDP Library)Eastern Daily Press: John Carter leads his 1.5 ton Bull, Balmanno Hitman in 2007John Carter leads his 1.5 ton Bull, Balmanno Hitman in 2007 (Image: Newsquest)Eastern Daily Press: Scurry driving in 2010Scurry driving in 2010 (Image: Newsquest)

Eastern Daily Press: The musical ride by the Metropolitan Mounted Police in the Grand Ring at the Royal Norfolk Show. 29 June 1966The musical ride by the Metropolitan Mounted Police in the Grand Ring at the Royal Norfolk Show. 29 June 1966

Eastern Daily Press: The team of six Shire Geldings exhibited by Courage, Barclay and Simmonds Ltd, trot round the Grand Ring in the Heavy Turnout Class .Dated 30 June 1965The team of six Shire Geldings exhibited by Courage, Barclay and Simmonds Ltd, trot round the Grand Ring in the Heavy Turnout Class .Dated 30 June 1965

While food and entertainment is a big draw for many, the show is an important place for competition among those in the farming industry, who showcase their prized animals each year.

More than 85,000 visitors flock to the Norfolk Showground each year for the UK's largest two-day agricultural show, which is organised by the Royal Norfolk Agricultural Association (RNAA).

There will be 700 traders, 3,000 animals and a jam-packed Grand Ring Programme to enjoy.

Eastern Daily Press: Royal Norfolk Show 2022. RAF Falcons Parachute Display in the Grand Ring.Royal Norfolk Show 2022. RAF Falcons Parachute Display in the Grand Ring. (Image: Newsquest)

Eastern Daily Press: Motor Cycle Display Team at the Royal Norfolk Show. Dated 1958 Motor Cycle Display Team at the Royal Norfolk Show. Dated 1958

Eastern Daily Press: Show horses at the Royal Norfolk showground. Dated 1 July 1966Show horses at the Royal Norfolk showground. Dated 1 July 1966

Eastern Daily Press: Action from the Church Farm Ham National at the Royal Norfolk Show in 2018Action from the Church Farm Ham National at the Royal Norfolk Show in 2018 (Image: Newsquest)

What are you most excited about seeing this year? Let us know in the comments.