Devon County: Splendid Show Opened at Plymouth: Almost a Record: A fashionable and representative gathering assembled on and around the bandstand in the Show yard, Plymouth, at noon yesterday to witness the formal opening of this year’s exhibition under the auspices of the Devon County Agricultural Association. … The harness classes produced some very clever animals, Miss Burston of Taunton carrying off the palm in the class over 15 hands, and Mr. W. H. Burston of the same address, in the class under 15 hands. In the former class, Mr. W. S. Pinsent of Newton Abbot was a good second with his exhibit. …
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GRO0911 Devonport: William Swain Pinsent: 1843 – 1920