The Birmingham Cattle and Poultry Show: … The number of pens of poultry sold was 137, or 11 more than last years and the amount realized was £475 10s, an advance of £39 11s. The highest price paid was £20 and this sum was given for a very highly commended coloured dorking shown by Mr. W. S. Pinsent, for a first prize silver Wyandotte pullet exhibited by Messrs. Abbott Brothers and for a first prize blue dragoon cock pigeon the property of Mr. T. Lishman. …
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GRO0911 Devonport: William Swain Pinsent: 1843 – 1920