Falmouth Spring Flower Show - History and Archive
The show was founded in the early 1900s and apart from some temporary
suspension during World wars I & II, has been non-stop since 1944.
It was almost suspended in 2007, due to the lack of enough able
bodied helpers. However, an appeal launched by the local press produced
sufficient response to boost the workforce to necessary numbers.
Years ago, at the close of the show, the main exhibits were packed and
shipped to major cities like Birmingham, Manchester & Liverpool. They were
then displayed in the large department stores. This meant their customers
were able to see spring flowers way before the local ones were out. A result
of this was the extra boost to Falmouth's tourist trade. This is no longer
done because, in this logistical age, all forms of flowers are relatively common,
in all areas, at all times of year so there is not the same kudos .
The ' Falmouth Show ' is still said to be the 1st real flower show on the
Cornish calendar - Let's see if we can all make this show thee best again!
Why not enter the competitions if you can, it's FREE, but at least come and look
at others efforts if not .
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List of Winners back to 2001 (Opens PDF document)
Copy of Schedule/programme (Listing classes) 2007 (Opens PDF document)
Copy of Schedule/programme (Listing classes) 2008 (Opens PDF document)
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Show Gallery
Following Images are from previous shows - Courtesy of Mr. Reg Sleeman






This website is sponsored by Gordon & Cathy Milton.
Proprietors of Sunnyside B&B - Treluswell, Penryn, Cornwall.
Page last up-dated by Gordon on 28 October 2008
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