Royal Norfolk Show

Royal Norfolk Show

The Royal Norfolk Show is an annual agricultural show, and is held by the Royal Norfolk Agricultural Association. It is the largest 2 day agricultural show in England, and has been held almost every year since 1847. Shows were not held in 1866, 1911, 1934 and 1957. [cite web |url=http://www.royalnorfolkshow.co.uk/rnscontent.aspx?s=33 |title=Royal Norfolk Show website |accessdate=2008-09-25 |format= |work= ] Up until 1953, the show was held at various sites around Norfolk, although it has since been held at a permanent site near Costessey, Norwich, Norfolk.

The show tends to be held on the Wednesday and Thursday in week 26 of the year.

ee also

*List of Royal Shows

References

External links

* [http://www.royalnorfolkshow.co.uk/ Official website]


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