Leicestershire Agricultural Society

The Society was formed in 1833 by a group of Leicestershire farmers to promote improvements in agriculture and we have continued over the years to keep these ideals alive. The Show has taken place all over the County but for many of its early years it took place on Victoria Park, Leicester.

The Society became a limited company on 1st December 2003. The Society has catalogues dating back to 1894 and an example of one of the classes, which we no longer hold but which you may find of interest is given below:

Class 5. By His Grace the Duke of Rutland, K.G.

To the Farm Labourer, whether married or single, who has worked the longest time without intermission, on the same farm, or with the same master or mistress, and who has never received parish relief except in sickness, and the amount so received shall be stated in the claim. Prize money: 1st to 3rd: £3 0s 0d. £2 0s 0d. £1 0s 0d.

Winner: Henry Camm, Buckminster, working with The Earl of Dysart, Buckminster Park, Grantham. (Time 60 years 6 months).

Second: George Gibbons, Stonton Wyville, working with Mr. R.K. Berry, Ashley, Market Harborough. (Time 54 years 3 months).

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