Royal Norfolk Show 2008
Taking place at the Norfolk Showground, near Norwich, Wednesday and
Thursday, June 25-26.
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Our photographers have taken hundreds of fantastic
pictures during the two days of this year's Royal Norfolk Show. View
and order online.
Day 1
Slideshow:
Prince Harry
Slideshow:
What to wear...
Slideshow:
Around the showground (day one)
Harry could help set new show record - with video
Royal Norfolk Show organisers are “confident” they
could be heading for a new attendance record after the “Harry
effect” and brilliant weather saw the crowds flocking in to
today's first day.
Earlier
report: Harry
delights Royal Norfolk Show crowds
 Harry
steals the show
He tasted a tomato even though he dislikes them, learned about
chair making, had a go on a pole lathe and made the day for at least
two
lucky teenagers - and all that on top of helping mark the centenary
of the granting of the "Royal" title to the Royal Norfolk
Agricultural Association.
 Dairy
farmer sweeps the board
Pedigree dairy farmer Ken Proctor swept the board in every dairy
class in the sunshine today as the Airfield herd won trophy after trophy.
Children
have fun at Norfolk Show
Youngsters across the county gave a big thumbs up to the
Royal Norfolk Show. They enjoyed a whole host of activities from watching
sheep being sheared and learning about bees and honey, to taking part
in a mini-driving
school, and enjoying the thrills and spills of fairground ride.
 Dressed
up for the Show
There was no need for the umbrella, the wellies or a thick coat
as the sun allowed us all to enjoy classic summer dressing. Linen suits
for the chaps, pretty dresses for the girls and plenty of absolutely
fabulous hats.
 Canaries
launch new away kit
The men in black will take to the road for Norwich City next season
after the club officially unveiled its new away kit.
Day 2
Slideshow:
Around the showground (day two)
Slideshow:
RAF Falcons parachute display team
 Fitting
finale to a fantastic event
An extra special show finale last night provided a high-profile
opportunity for the people of Norfolk to thank the wide range of
armed forces, emergency services and other support services who help
to keep the county safe and secure.
Harry
could help set new show record
The glorious weather continued at the second day of the Royal
Norfolk Show with organisers confident they could be heading for
a new attendance record. The “Harry effect” and brilliant
weather saw an estimated 53,000 flocking in to Wednesday's first
day.
 Gardeners
claiming victory over the weather
Despite difficult weather conditions over the spring growing
season, the floral displays were better than ever at the Gardener's
Show. Show secretary Gordon Bambridge said the standards were “excellent” and
the effort put in by growers was tremendous.
Earlier news and features
All
set fine for the Royal Norfolk Show
Show organisers had a big smile on their faces as
forecasters predicted a warm and sunny two days.
Army
chief looking forward to the show
On the eve of the Royal Norfolk Show, this year's president,
General Sir Richard Dannatt, was in buoyant mood about the opportunity
for the county to show itself in its best light across the two-day
celebration.
Prince
Harry to visit Royal Norfolk Show
Prince Harry is to visit the Royal Norfolk Show on
the opening day.  King's
Troop ride to glory
Exhilarating
displays by the King's Troop Royal Horse Artillery will provide the
star attraction for the centenary celebrations at this week's Royal
Norfolk Show. View a slideshow of their arrival.
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