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Royal Agricultural Society of England, Twelfth Annual Meeting and Exhibition, Exeter, 1850. Creator: Smyth
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Royal Agricultural Society of England, Twelfth Annual Meeting and Exhibition, Exeter, 1850. Creator: Smyth
Royal Agricultural Society of England, Twelfth Annual Meeting and Exhibition, Exeter, [Devon], 1850. The implements exhibited were not go numerous as on former occasions, but the deficiency of number was amply made up in superior excellence and workmanship; there was a total absence of the agricultural gimcrackery which formed so great a nuisance in this department at many former exhibitions...Some good haymaking-machines were shown: these implements are coming into much more general use. With respect to the cattle exhibition, it may be remarked that the principal fault to be found was in the exhibition of bulls of the short-horn breed, boars, Leicester and long-woolled rams, in too fat a condition for service. With this solitary exceptional remark, the Exhibition may be pronounced pre-eminently excellent as regards quality of stock'. From "Illustrated London News", 1850
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This photograph, titled "Royal Agricultural Society of England, Twelfth Annual Meeting and Exhibition, Exeter, 1850" by Smyth, offers a glimpse into the agricultural scene of Victorian England. The image showcases the bustling Exeter fairgrounds, where farmers and rural communities gathered to display their finest implements and livestock. The implements exhibited were not as numerous as in previous years, but their superior excellence and workmanship more than compensated for the lack of quantity. The absence of agricultural gimcrackery, which had been a nuisance in the past, was a welcome improvement. The focus of the exhibition was on haymaking-machines, which were becoming increasingly popular. These innovative implements were designed to streamline the process of harvesting and storing hay for the winter months. The cattle exhibition, too, was of exceptional quality, with the only notable criticism being the exhibition of bulls, boars, Leicester, and long-woolled rams in a condition that was too fat for breeding. The backdrop to this agricultural show is the majestic Exeter Cathedral, a testament to the region's rich history and religious traditions. In the foreground, a steam locomotive and railway cars hint at the burgeoning transportation revolution that was transforming the way goods were transported from the countryside to the cities. The steam train, a symbol of progress and modernity, would soon make it easier for farmers to access markets and sell their produce. This photograph, published in the Illustrated London News in 1850, provides a fascinating window into the rural life of 19th-century Britain, showcasing the latest agricultural machinery, the pride of the farming community, and the intersection of tradition and innovation.
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