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Champion sheep at the Royal Cornwall Show
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Champion sheep at the Royal Cornwall Show
A champion sheep and its minder at the Royal Cornwall Agricultural Show, which takes place at the beginning of June each year, at Wadebridge in North Cornwall. The show lasts for three days and attracts approximately 120, 000 visitors, making it one of Cornwalls major tourist attractions
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1983 Agricultural Attraction Champion Eighties Major Minder Sheep Tourist Wadebridge Wool
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Amidst the vibrant atmosphere of the Royal Cornwall Agricultural Show in Wadebridge, North Cornwall, a champion sheep and its dedicated minder take a moment to pose for the camera in this photograph from 1983. The annual event, which attracts an impressive 120,000 visitors each year, is a major tourist attraction in the region and a significant historical moment in the agricultural calendar. The show, which takes place at the beginning of June, showcases the finest livestock, including this magnificent sheep, whose wool is a testament to the rich heritage of the region's farming industry. As the 1980s drew to a close, this scene encapsulated the spirit of the era, with its focus on rural traditions and the simple pleasures of country life. The minder's proud expression and the champion's regal stance convey the sense of accomplishment and dedication that comes with raising and caring for these animals. This photograph, taken at the Royal Cornwall Show in 1983, is a poignant reminder of the historical significance of agricultural shows and the enduring connection between the people of Cornwall and their land.
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