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Cattle Show Collection

Step right up and witness the grand spectacle of the cattle show

Background imageCattle Show Collection: The Smithfield Club Show: prize cattle and cups, 1862. Creator: Harrison Weir

The Smithfield Club Show: prize cattle and cups, 1862. Creator: Harrison Weir
The Smithfield Club Show: prize cattle and cups, 1862. The cups, two of them of the value of £40 each for beasts, and three of £20 each for sheep

Background imageCattle Show Collection: Prize animals of the Smithfield Club Cattle Show, 1860. Creator: Unknown

Prize animals of the Smithfield Club Cattle Show, 1860. Creator: Unknown
Prize animals of the Smithfield Club Cattle Show, 1860. Mr. Craddock's Improved Cotswold; Mr. Burbery's Longhorned Cow; Mr. Baker's Shorthorned Ox; Mr. Kent's Southdown; Mr

Background imageCattle Show Collection: The First Prize Shorthorn Cow, Class 10, No. 89, £25: and Gold and Silver Medals... 1857

The First Prize Shorthorn Cow, Class 10, No. 89, £25: and Gold and Silver Medals... 1857. Creator: H. W
The First Prize Shorthorn Cow, Class 10, No. 89, £25: and Gold and Silver Medals, as the Best Steer or Ox, at the Smithfield Club Cattle Show, 1857

Background imageCattle Show Collection: Messrs. Tuxford's Traction-Engine, exhibited at the Smithfield Club Cattle Show, 1857

Messrs. Tuxford's Traction-Engine, exhibited at the Smithfield Club Cattle Show, 1857. Creator: Unknown
Messrs. Tuxford's Traction-Engine, exhibited at the Smithfield Club Cattle Show, [London], 1857....the Traction Engine, or Steam Horse [is] a sort of walking leviathan

Background imageCattle Show Collection: The Universal Cattle Show and Agricultural Exhibition, Paris, 1856. Creator: Unknown

The Universal Cattle Show and Agricultural Exhibition, Paris, 1856. Creator: Unknown
The Universal Cattle Show and Agricultural Exhibition, Paris, 1856. Visitors at the Palais de l'lndustrie....the ground in the centre of the building...has been transferred into a delicious

Background imageCattle Show Collection: The Smithfield Club Cattle Show at the Agricultural Hall, 1891. Creator: George Harrison

The Smithfield Club Cattle Show at the Agricultural Hall, 1891. Creator: George Harrison
The Smithfield Club Cattle Show at the Agricultural Hall, 1891. From "The Graphic. An Illustrated Weekly Newspaper", Volume 44. July to December, 1891

Background imageCattle Show Collection: The Smithfield Club Prize Cattle-show, 1854. Creator: Unknown

The Smithfield Club Prize Cattle-show, 1854. Creator: Unknown
The Smithfield Club Prize Cattle-show, 1854. Mr. J. V. Williams's Black Pigs: Prize £10, Feeder, Silver Medal, Breeder; Gold Medal, Feeder. Mr

Background imageCattle Show Collection: The Smithfield Club Prize Cattle-show, 1854. Creator: Unknown

The Smithfield Club Prize Cattle-show, 1854. Creator: Unknown
The Smithfield Club Prize Cattle-show, 1854. Duke of Richmond's Southdowns: Gold Medal, Feeder; Silver Medal, Breeder. Duke of Rutland's Roan Ox: Gold and Silver Medals

Background imageCattle Show Collection: The International Cattle Show at Poissy, 1862. Creator: Harrison Weir

The International Cattle Show at Poissy, 1862. Creator: Harrison Weir
The International Cattle Show at Poissy, 1862. Engraving from photographs by M. Richebourg, photographer to the French Government. M. Bouton de Leveque's prize of honour Durham ox; Mr

Background imageCattle Show Collection: The International Cattle Show at Poissy, 1862. Creator: Unknown

The International Cattle Show at Poissy, 1862. Creator: Unknown
The International Cattle Show at Poissy, [northern France], 1862. At present the town is merely remarkable for its cattle market, which is held every Thursday, and furnishes, along with Sceaux

Background imageCattle Show Collection: At the Cattle Show, judging Scotch Cattle, 'A Fractious Hielander'(engraving)

At the Cattle Show, judging Scotch Cattle, "A Fractious Hielander"(engraving)
1061320 At the Cattle Show, judging Scotch Cattle, " A Fractious Hielander" (engraving) by Charlton, John (1849-1917) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: At the Cattle Show)

Background imageCattle Show Collection: A Sketch at the Cattle-Show, Birmingham (engraving)

A Sketch at the Cattle-Show, Birmingham (engraving)
1104731 A Sketch at the Cattle-Show, Birmingham (engraving) by Carter, Samuel John (1835-92); Private Collection; (add.info.: A Sketch at the Cattle-Show, Birmingham)

Background imageCattle Show Collection: At the Smithfield Club Cattle Show (b / w photo)

At the Smithfield Club Cattle Show (b / w photo)
3102026 At the Smithfield Club Cattle Show (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: At the Smithfield Club Cattle Show)

Background imageCattle Show Collection: The Cattle Show, 1895 (b / w photo)

The Cattle Show, 1895 (b / w photo)
3092255 The Cattle Show, 1895 (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Cattle Show, 1895)

Background imageCattle Show Collection: Prize Animals from the Cattle Show, at Paris (engraving)

Prize Animals from the Cattle Show, at Paris (engraving)
1608873 Prize Animals from the Cattle Show, at Paris (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Prize Animals from the Cattle Show, at Paris)

Background imageCattle Show Collection: The Cattle Show, Royal Agricultural Hall (b / w photo)

The Cattle Show, Royal Agricultural Hall (b / w photo)
2803256 The Cattle Show, Royal Agricultural Hall (b/w photo) by English photographer, (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Cattle Show, Royal Agricultural Hall)

Background imageCattle Show Collection: Cattle Show at Halifax (engraving)

Cattle Show at Halifax (engraving)
1098197 Cattle Show at Halifax (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Cattle Show at Halifax)

Background imageCattle Show Collection: 'The Roast Beef of Old England, 'a Sketch at the Cattle Show (engraving)

"The Roast Beef of Old England, "a Sketch at the Cattle Show (engraving)
1107021 " The Roast Beef of Old England, " a Sketch at the Cattle Show (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: " The Roast Beef of Old England)

Background imageCattle Show Collection: An Artists Notes at the Cattle Show (engraving)

An Artists Notes at the Cattle Show (engraving)
1057578 An Artists Notes at the Cattle Show (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: An Artists Notes at the Cattle Show)

Background imageCattle Show Collection: The Cattle Show at Islington, Some of the Prize-Winners (engraving)

The Cattle Show at Islington, Some of the Prize-Winners (engraving)
1053285 The Cattle Show at Islington, Some of the Prize-Winners (engraving) by Corbould, Alfred Chantrey (1852-1920); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Cattle Show at Islington)

Background imageCattle Show Collection: Great American State Fair and Cattle Show (engraving)

Great American State Fair and Cattle Show (engraving)
1625172 Great American State Fair and Cattle Show (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Great American State Fair and Cattle Show)

Background imageCattle Show Collection: The Poultry and Cattle Show at Birmingham (engraving)

The Poultry and Cattle Show at Birmingham (engraving)
1612588 The Poultry and Cattle Show at Birmingham (engraving) by Weir, Harrison William (1824-1906); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Poultry and Cattle Show at Birmingham)

Background imageCattle Show Collection: The Cattle-Show at Birmingham (engraving)

The Cattle-Show at Birmingham (engraving)
1595873 The Cattle-Show at Birmingham (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Cattle-Show at Birmingham)

Background imageCattle Show Collection: The Cattle Show at Cardiff, the Royal Prize Winner and others (b / w photo)

The Cattle Show at Cardiff, the Royal Prize Winner and others (b / w photo)
1628860 The Cattle Show at Cardiff, the Royal Prize Winner and others (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Cattle Show at Cardiff)

Background imageCattle Show Collection: Visitors at the Cattle Show, a Pig Pen (engraving)

Visitors at the Cattle Show, a Pig Pen (engraving)
1058226 Visitors at the Cattle Show, a Pig Pen (engraving) by Brewtnall, Edward Frederick (1846-1902) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Visitors at the Cattle Show, a Pig Pen)

Background imageCattle Show Collection: Great Meeting of the Royal Agricultural Society at Newcastle (engraving)

Great Meeting of the Royal Agricultural Society at Newcastle (engraving)
1617222 Great Meeting of the Royal Agricultural Society at Newcastle (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageCattle Show Collection: Christmas Cattle Show Sketches (engraving)

Christmas Cattle Show Sketches (engraving)
1107071 Christmas Cattle Show Sketches (engraving) by Furniss, Harry (1854-1925) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Christmas Cattle Show Sketches)

Background imageCattle Show Collection: Head of HRH Prince of Wales Short-Horned Heifer, Winner of the Champion Prize, Cattle Show

Head of HRH Prince of Wales Short-Horned Heifer, Winner of the Champion Prize, Cattle Show, 1874 (engraving)
1053414 Head of HRH Prince of Wales Short-Horned Heifer, Winner of the Champion Prize, Cattle Show, 1874 (engraving) by English School

Background imageCattle Show Collection: The Cattle Show of the Royal Northern Agricultural Society, at Aberdeen (engraving)

The Cattle Show of the Royal Northern Agricultural Society, at Aberdeen (engraving)
1096416 The Cattle Show of the Royal Northern Agricultural Society, at Aberdeen (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageCattle Show Collection: The Cattle Show of the Smithfield Club (engraving)

The Cattle Show of the Smithfield Club (engraving)
604667 The Cattle Show of the Smithfield Club (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Cattle Show of the Smithfield Club - Wednesday, 7th December, 1842)

Background imageCattle Show Collection: Sketches from the Cattle Show (engraving)

Sketches from the Cattle Show (engraving)
1616244 Sketches from the Cattle Show (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Sketches from the Cattle Show)

Background imageCattle Show Collection: The Prince of Wales at Birmingham (engraving)

The Prince of Wales at Birmingham (engraving)
1614388 The Prince of Wales at Birmingham (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Prince of Wales at Birmingham)

Background imageCattle Show Collection: Our Artists Impressions of the Cattle Show at the Royal Agricultural Hall, Islington (engraving)

Our Artists Impressions of the Cattle Show at the Royal Agricultural Hall, Islington (engraving)
1055236 Our Artists Impressions of the Cattle Show at the Royal Agricultural Hall, Islington (engraving) by Ralston, William (1848-1911) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageCattle Show Collection: The Cattle Show, leaves from our Artists Sketch-Book (engraving)

The Cattle Show, leaves from our Artists Sketch-Book (engraving)
1049800 The Cattle Show, leaves from our Artists Sketch-Book (engraving) by Corbould, Alfred Chantrey (1852-1920); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Cattle Show)

Background imageCattle Show Collection: The Cattle Show at the Agricultural Hall, Islington, among the Highlanders (engraving)

The Cattle Show at the Agricultural Hall, Islington, among the Highlanders (engraving)
1047799 The Cattle Show at the Agricultural Hall, Islington, among the Highlanders (engraving) by Dadd, Frank (1851-1929) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageCattle Show Collection: The Cattle Show at the Agricultural Hall, judging the Herefords (engraving)

The Cattle Show at the Agricultural Hall, judging the Herefords (engraving)
1049486 The Cattle Show at the Agricultural Hall, judging the Herefords (engraving) by Small, William (1843-1931) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Cattle Show at the Agricultural Hall)

Background imageCattle Show Collection: Scenes from the Cattle Show at the Agricultural Hall, Islington (litho)

Scenes from the Cattle Show at the Agricultural Hall, Islington (litho)
1063260 Scenes from the Cattle Show at the Agricultural Hall, Islington (litho) by Dadd, S.T. (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageCattle Show Collection: Judging Sheep at a Cattle Show (engraving)

Judging Sheep at a Cattle Show (engraving)
1055229 Judging Sheep at a Cattle Show (engraving) by Dadd, Frank (1851-1929) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Judging Sheep at a Cattle Show)

Background imageCattle Show Collection: Mr. W. Foulds short-horned bull, 1844. Creator: Unknown

Mr. W. Foulds short-horned bull, 1844. Creator: Unknown
Mr. W. Foulds short-horned bull, 1844. Exhibit at the Southampton meeting of the Royal Agricultural Society of England. From " Illustrated London News", 1844, Vol V

Background imageCattle Show Collection: Mr. W. Brines long-horned bull, 1844. Creator: Unknown

Mr. W. Brines long-horned bull, 1844. Creator: Unknown
Mr. W. Brines long-horned bull, 1844. Exhibit at the Southampton meeting of the Royal Agricultural Society of England. From " Illustrated London News", 1844, Vol V

Background imageCattle Show Collection: Mr. Smiths 3 years and 3 / 4 months old short-horned steer - prize £20

Mr. Smiths 3 years and 3 / 4 months old short-horned steer - prize £20
Mr. Smiths 3 years and 3/4 months old short-horned steer - prize £ 20, and silver medal, 1844. Exhibit at the Smithfield Club Christmas Cattle Show in London.From " Illustrated London

Background imageCattle Show Collection: The Smithfield Club Christmas Cattle Show - Arrival of prize cattle... 1844

The Smithfield Club Christmas Cattle Show - Arrival of prize cattle... 1844
The Smithfield Club Christmas Cattle Show - Arrival of prize cattle at the Bazaar, Baker-Street, 1844. The annual exhibition of prize cattle, extra stock, and agricultural implements

Background imageCattle Show Collection: Mr Hudsons 3 years and 10 months old Hereford ox - prize £15, 1844. Creator: Smyth

Mr Hudsons 3 years and 10 months old Hereford ox - prize £15, 1844. Creator: Smyth
Mr Hudsons 3 years and 10 months old Hereford ox - prize £ 15, 1844. Exhibit at the Smithfield Club Christmas Cattle Show in London. From " Illustrated London News", 1844, Vol I

Background imageCattle Show Collection: Prince Alberts Angus polled ox, 1844. Creator: Unknown

Prince Alberts Angus polled ox, 1844. Creator: Unknown
Prince Alberts Angus polled ox, 1844. Exhibit at the Smithfield Club Christmas Cattle Show in London. Prince Alberts beautiful polled ox, of the Scotch breed

Background imageCattle Show Collection: Mr. Seniors 4 years and [?] months old Hereford ox - prize £20, 1844

Mr. Seniors 4 years and [?] months old Hereford ox - prize £20, 1844
Mr. Seniors 4 years and [?] months old Hereford ox - prize £ 20, 1844. Exhibit at the Smithfield Club Christmas Cattle Show in London. From " Illustrated London News", 1844, Vol I

Background imageCattle Show Collection: Great Meeting of the Royal Agricultural Society at Newcastle: the Great Pavilion

Great Meeting of the Royal Agricultural Society at Newcastle: the Great Pavilion and Cattle Show, Uk, 1846

Background imageCattle Show Collection: Cattle Show, London, England, engraving 19th century, Britain, UK

Cattle Show, London, England, engraving 19th century, Britain, UK

Background imageCattle Show Collection: Great Meeting of the Royal Agricultural Society at Newcastle: the Great Pavilion and Cattle Show

Great Meeting of the Royal Agricultural Society at Newcastle: the Great Pavilion and Cattle Show, Uk, 1846




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Step right up and witness the grand spectacle of the cattle show. From judging Scotch Cattle to capturing the essence of a "Fractious Hielander, " this event is a true celebration of bovine beauty. In one engraving titled "A Sketch at the Cattle-Show, Birmingham, " we catch a glimpse of the bustling atmosphere that surrounds these magnificent creatures. The black and white photo taken at the Smithfield Club Cattle Show transports us back in time, showcasing the timeless tradition that has captivated audiences for generations. Traveling across borders, even Paris couldn't resist hosting its own Prize Animals from the Cattle Show. The Royal Agricultural Hall becomes a stage for these majestic beasts as they parade their splendor before an awe-struck audience. Halifax also joins in on the excitement with an enchanting engraving depicting their very own Cattle Show. And who could forget "The Roast Beef of Old England, " immortalized forever in another captivating sketch at this extraordinary event? Artists find inspiration amidst this lively gathering, as seen in "An Artist's Notes at the Cattle Show. " Their pens dance across paper, capturing every detail and nuance of these prize-winning animals. Islington proudly displays some of its finest winners in yet another mesmerizing engraving. But it doesn't stop there – across oceans lies America's Great American State Fair and Cattle Show. Engraved scenes transport us to this vibrant land where livestock reigns supreme. Not limited to just cattle, poultry also takes center stage at events like The Poultry and Cattle Show at Birmingham. Here, feathers mingle with fur as farmers showcase their finest feathered friends alongside their prized cows. So join us under blue skies or within grand halls; witness firsthand what makes these shows so special – it's more than just livestock on display; it's a testament to our agricultural heritage and appreciation for nature's wonders.