The Royal Agricultural Show, hosted by the Royal Agricultural Society of England (RASE), was an annual agricultural exhibition held from 1839 to 2009, typically moving to different towns and cities each year.
Wollaton Park has served as a venue for the Royal Agricultural Show on four occasions.
1888
Historical images from The Illustrated London News depict the showground at Wollaton Park in July 1888, with tents and crowds.
1915
Wollaton Park was again chosen as the venue for the Royal Agricultural Show in 1915.
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1928
Aerial view of the Show held in 1928, where Wollaton Road and Russell Crescent are now.
King George V and Queen Mary visit, captured by British Pathé News…
1955
Queen Elizabeth II visits the show. Photo and Video.
The showground was extensive, utilising the field where Splendour is now held, along with Parkside field and “Mangle” field.
Parking was accommodated in the field between Derby Road and the Golf Course, with an access point, a hole and ramp, through the wall leading to the University Campus for additional parking.
Both photos: Copyright (C) Private Collection, reproduced with permission.