It was first held in 1797 with a gathering of farmers in Broad Street, Hereford. There were initially three independent show societies, but they united in 1922. The show toured different locations, rotating each year to be the ‘host’ county, a tradition that continues to this day. It was Leominster s turn in 1950, and although the BFI film concentrates on the show itself, there are also tantalising glimpses of life in Leominster. One scene shows a policeman directing traffic so light it would barely merit the description today! The town s streets are decorated to welcome visitors from around the world, and there are glimpses of the Clifton Cinema with its flags and bunting.