Royal Cornwall Show

Cornwall shows off: showjumpers, camel riding and an arena full of captivated spectators.

This film of the 1976 Cornwall County Show in Wadebridge presents a male showjumper getting on to a camel's back and then joining other male showjumpers riding their camels in an arena. The camel riders then thrill spectators with a race before making way for a pantomime camel to be led into the showground.

The Royal Cornwall Agricultural Show was held annually in Truro from 1827 to 1857. After this date, the venue changed every year until 1960 when the showground at Wadebridge became its permanent home.