Spotted by Louise when she and her family were driving home from their day in Heacham, this lovely sight of fields of daffodils, on a farm somewhere to the east of Spalding.
Spalding has traditionally been known for the growing of tulips but their flower varieties have expanded considerably since the early 20th century, as shown by the daffodils in this shot.
Spalding is well known for its annual flower festival. At one time the festival included a parade through the town, with amazing floats covered in locally grown flowers with special themed floats to celebrate national events each year. However, the parade hasn't taken place in recent years and the flower festival has taken place in the Springfield's festival gardens to the North of the town. A return to traditional will take place in 2023, with a parade of decorated floats, historic vehicles, bands and dancers through the town on 13th May.
This area should look simular to your country, since much of the early drainage and reclamation of this area was carried out by engineers from your country!
Thank you all for your lovely comments and favs, they are very much appreciated. Louise will love reading them when she is able to.
I love the expanse of daffodils here. Hopefully I will get to see them, and perhaps the flower festival as well, some time.
Ian
This area should look simular to your country, since much of the early drainage and reclamation of this area was carried out by engineers from your country!
Ian
That must have been a lovely visit. It would be interesting to see the flower festival some time.
Ian
Thank you Vesna!
Ian