Today sees the start of the last ever Royal Show at Stoneleigh, Warwickshire. This is the 160th Royal Show and this year the event will take place from today, Tuesday 7th July until Friday 10th July 2009.
"The Royal Show is the UK’s leading agricultural show which is organised and presented by the Royal Agricultural Society of England. It is held over four days and prides itself on being one of the best events of its kind, celebrating and showcasing all aspects of food, farming and rural life." Source: The Royal Show website.
The agricultural event is being cancelled after this year because of falling visitor numbers and the RASE has said that the show was no longer financially viable and would not continue in its present form.
The first ever Royal Show took place in 1839 and has taken place each year except during World War I and World War II and when there were outbreaks of cattle plague and foot-and-mouth disease.
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