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England (Counties as in 1851-1901) => England => Somerset => Topic started by: Gisele45 on Friday 01 May 09 22:00 BST (UK)

Title: Bath and West Show
Post by: Gisele45 on Friday 01 May 09 22:00 BST (UK)

I have a lovely photo of some 19th century Somerset ancestors and on the back my great uncle wrote 'Taken the first year that the Bath and West Show took place in Taunton'.  I read in Wikipedia that the show was first held outside Bath in 1859, but can get no further with dating the photo.  Can anyone suggest where I can go to find this piece of information?
Gisele45.

Title: Re: Bath and West Show
Post by: kiwipom on Saturday 02 May 09 06:54 BST (UK)

The Bath & West do have an Archivist, who would possibly be able to help.
Perhaps an enquiry to the Secretary would advise of the archivists address.
Tony

Title: Re: Bath and West Show
Post by: Liz in France on Wednesday 06 May 09 16:33 BST (UK)

Hi Gisele,

Can't help you but wanted to say what a corker of a  photo.  Hope you find the date.

Elizabeth