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Prize Canaries at the Nottingham Poultry, Pigeon, Rabbit, and Canary Show (engraving)
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Prize Canaries at the Nottingham Poultry, Pigeon, Rabbit, and Canary Show (engraving)
1609350 Prize Canaries at the Nottingham Poultry, Pigeon, Rabbit, and Canary Show (engraving) by Weir, Harrison William (1824-1906); Private Collection; (add.info.: Prize Canaries at the Nottingham Poultry, Pigeon, Rabbit, and Canary Show. Illustration for The Illustrated London News, 6 February 1858.
Harrison Weir); Look and Learn / Illustrated Papers Collection
Media ID 23004990
© Look and Learn / Illustrated Papers Collection / Bridgeman Images
Ashton Lancashire Line Lizard Nottingham Nottinghamshire Pigeon Prizes Rabbit Spangled
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This engraving captures the vibrant and lively atmosphere of the Nottingham Poultry, Pigeon, Rabbit, and Canary Show in 1858. The image showcases a diverse array of prize canaries that have been meticulously bred and groomed for this prestigious event. The composition is filled with an assortment of stunning canary breeds, each displaying their unique colors and patterns. From spangled to buff variegated Belgian, from lizard to mealy London fancy, these feathered beauties are a testament to the dedication and skill of their breeders. Amongst the crowd of avian wonders, we spot Mr. T Fellows from Birmingham proudly presenting his prized rabbit alongside his exquisite mealy goldfinch mule. A sense of friendly competition fills the air as Mr. Lingard from Ashton displays his remarkable yellow Belgian while Mr. C Moore from Goldon showcases his exceptional buff Belgian. Nottinghamshire's very own Mr. J Widdowson stands tall beside his mesmerizing line nottingham poultry canaries, adding a touch of local pride to this grand exhibition. This engraving serves as a delightful window into a bygone era when such shows were highly anticipated events that brought together passionate enthusiasts from all corners of England. It reminds us of the beauty found in nature's creations and celebrates human ingenuity in breeding these magnificent creatures.
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