Off to the Liskeard Show

A selection of handmade Cornish Pasties for judging.

Perhaps the best country show in Cornwall, the Liskeard Show was held on 8th September in glorious weather.  Originally planned for July, the event was postponed because of waterlogged fields following a long period of rain.  What an inspired decision to defer it to this weekend. It was well supported with country crafts, animals, tractors and all manner of trade stalls and food and produce for sale.  This was our first visit to the Show and it was good to meet friends and make new acquaintances.  After just over a year, it really feels that we belong to Liskeard.


And, the next day Peter popped down to Menheniot to photograph the Royal Duchy steaming past en route from Bristol to Par.  This steam excursion was hauled by Battle of Britain locomotive 'Tangmere' and running bang on time!

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A pair of fine old carthorses, dressed and ready for the Off at Liskeard Show.

A selection of preserved tractors, with Caradon Hill in the background.

'Tangmere' steaming towards Liskeard with the Royal Duchy.