Devon County Agricultural Show: Exhibition at Barnstaple: Contrary to general expectation the success of the opening day of the Devon County Show at Barnstaple on Wednesday was marred by inclement weather. The morning was very gloomy, and just before the time for opening rain began to fall lightly … … The following are among the local prize takers: … Dorkings, coloured (cock and hen) 1 and 2, W. S. Pinsent, Newton Abbot … Selling Class, Dorkings, Houdans, Malays, or Plymouth Rocks (single cock or cockerel) …
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GRO0911 Devonport: William Swain Pinsent: 1843 – 1920