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       The Dean and Shelton Flower 

                Shows of the 1970s

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          "Quality Floral Displays                            Impress Visitors"

 

Quite a detailed description here after a show affected by rain at the 83rd Dean and Shelton Flower Show held at the Eileen Wade School in 1975. Bedfordshire Times.

 

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         "Record Breaking Entries"

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Record numbers of exhibitors check their entries at Eileen Wade School in 1979. Image Bedfordshire Times.

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           "Crowded Marquee In 1976"

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Exhibitors and Fancy dress competitors view their entries at Eileen Wade School in 1976. Unknown photographer.

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  "Copy OF Show Schedule 1976"

 

Note the number of Vice Presidents 28! Mrs. Precious was Headmistress at Eileen wade.

 

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          "Show Poster For 1976"

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Note Skittles prize and term Juvenile Sports! An art exhibition was also held in All Hallows Church.

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