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Newport Show is held at Chetwynd Park show ground at Chetwynd, Shropshire, England, between Newport and Edgmond.
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History
The show can trace its roots back to 1890, when a group of local farmers joined to become Newport and District Agricultural Society.
Friday, August 8, 1890 was the date of the first show, which was held at Victoria Park. A schedule of classes was drawn up to include livestock, root crops, implements, cheese, butter, wool, horse leaping and turnouts. There was even a prize for male and female servants of Society members.
Thus the Newport and District Agricultural Society was founded, to organise the annual Newport Show and for the improvement of agriculture. To this day, it bears all of the hallmarks of that early tradition and is acknowledged as the best one day show in the Midlands[citation needed]. The show still keeps strong ties with the town and the town's educational establishments, especially Harper Adams University College.
2009 Show
The 2009 show will be the 100th show, and was held on July 18, 2009.
2010 Show
The 2010 show was held on the 10th July 2010 and broke all attendance records, with 20,000 people coming to the one day event[1]
The show ground
Sited on the banks of Chetwynd pool, which is a 20-acre (81,000 m2) pool, the show ground is a natural show area and is thought to be one of the most beautiful show grounds in the country.
Chetwynd Park was part of the Chetwynd Park estate, mentioned in the Domesday Book. It was an important manor in Saxon times. The area belonged to Leofric, Earl of Mercia, in about 1050.
The Deer Park got its name from the herd of some 100 fallow deer which were brought up from Southern England. The area is home to some of Shropshire's finest ancient woodland.
The Estate was left to the University College in Edgmond. The Deer Park fell into a state of disrepair. In 1988 it was taken over by Newport and District Agricultural Society who set about the task of restoring the Park to its former glory and at the same time, creating what is acknowledged to be one of the most beautiful show grounds in the country. The park is surrounded by 3 miles (4.8 km) of sandstone walls. The sandstone well, a 20-acre (81,000 m2) pool and the Victorian Boat House are still to be restored.
Other events held
- The Shropshire Game and County fair.
- The British Falconry and Raptor Country fair.
See also
References
External links
Categories:- Agricultural shows in the United Kingdom
- Culture in Shropshire
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