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Classic and modern Minis meet at marketplace

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The Tuesday Market Place was full of classic and modern Minis on Sunday.Owners of the popular car drove their beloved vehicles to Lynn where they showed off an array of different models, colours and custom design cars.The annual event organised by West Norfolk Council saw plenty of people come along to look at the cars on show.

An aerial view of some of the Minis at the Tuesday Market Place

Trophies were handed out to the “best classic Mini” and the “best BMW Mini”.West Norfolk Council also organise the Classic Car Day, which takes place this Sunday, September 8, between 10am and 4pm, and is part of the wider Heritage Open Days taking place across West Norfolk.Live music was also played on the day on the stage located on the Tuesday Market Place.

Live music accompanied the Mini Meet event

Cllr Bal Anota, cabinet member for events and open spaces, said: “Thanks to the many Mini exhibitors, the performers on stage, vendors, and the many residents who supported our eighth annual Mini Meet. I’d also like to personally thank our events, public open space and car parks teams at the borough council who make our free summer events happen.“The car’s the star in the Tuesday Market Place again this weekend, on Sunday, September 8, with our annual Classic Car Show. It’s our part of Heritage Open Day when historic buildings open their doors, organised by King’s Lynn Civic Society. I can’t wait.”

The Mini Meet at the Tuesday Market Place
Proud owners bought their Minis to the Tuesday Market Place
Custom minis were also at the Tuesday Market Place
Classic Minis were on display
Members of the public came out to see the Minis
Lots of custom Minis were on display
Cllr Brian Long bought his Mini along to the Mini Meet
Members of the public were keen to look at some of the Minis on display
Lots of different colours of Minis were at the Tuesday Market Place
Lots of vintage Minis were on display
Members of the public came along to look at all of the Minis
Lots of vintage Mini cars were on display
Awards were handed out at this year’s Mini Meet

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