There’s a world champion from Murton and winners from Farringdon, Houghton, Castletown and Seaburn.
Judge for yourself by looking through our Echo archive tribute.
5. A cracking time in Castletown
Three year old Anthony Thompson judged one of the leeks at Castletown Workmen's Club annual show in 1992. He was pictured with club chairman Fred McAnaney. | se
6. Top of the world
Murton man Chris Tinkler was the winner of the World Leek and Onion Championships - for the second time - in 2006. | se
7. So proud in 2009
Ron James was a winner 15 years ago when he topped the lot at the Mid Boldon Leek Show. | se
8. Potting a 2009 memory
Colin Johnstone was the National Society judge of the pot leek category at Farringdon Social Club in September 2009. | se
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