Agricultural Shows
Agricultural shows have been a staple of British rural life for many years. The first Great Yorkshire Show was held in 1838 and has run annually ever since (excluding periods during the first and second World Wars). There are many shows held around the UK every year: according to the Association of Show and Agricultural Organisations, six million people visit agricultural and country shows annually, amounting to roughly ten percent of the population!
This exhibition presents some fantastic images from our photograph, archive and artefact collection. Click on the individual images for further information and enjoy!