Thousands descend on Minsterley Show - in pictures

The Minsterley Show was in its 142nd year when it was held on Saturday.

The event brought town and country together in the village of Lea Cross, overlooked by the Stiperstones and bordered by the River Rea.

This year's event welcomed Bob Hogg Sheepdog display and Lamb national sheep race to the main ring.

Other attractions included a float competition, the Supreme Horse Championships and a grand parade.

There was also an appearance from the South Shropshire Hounds and the Shropshire Beagles.

There were many prizes up for grabs in an array of livestock classes, with classes for horses, dairy and beef cattle, sheep, goats and poultry.

Other attractions included children's races, a fairground and a circus workshop.

Martin Dyas, president and treasurer of Minsterley Show Society – which organises the event, said: "We have been quite fortunate with the weather. "It has been a fantastic show. It's the best parade of livestock we've ever had.

"We are always indebted to our sponsors and trade stand exhibitors.

"The turnout has been one of the best. We've had about 5,000 people at the show."

The vintage tractors and classic cars also allowed visitors to step back in time.

Gary Evans, of Minsterley, was at the show with his ex-Merseyside Police Mini Cooper SQ, which was used by the police force between 1965 and 1971.

The 49-year-old acquired the car, which he owns with his father Gerald, about 17 years ago.

He said: "It's the first time I've shown the car here.

"My dad might have brought it here before. "People seem to like it. There's only three of these left."

Also on exhibition was a German Leopard 1A5 tank.

Mike Lister, 81, of Tetchill, near Ellesmere, enjoyed wandering around the vintage vehicles.

He said: "I come most years.

"I love it. It's a family show. We've brought the great grandchildren here as well."

Jeremy Maddox, manager of RVW Pugh in Churchstoke – which sells agricultural vehicles and equipment, was one of the exhibitors at the show.

The 45-year-old, of Brockton, brought his three daughters along – Holly, eight, and five-year-old twins Poppy and Masie.

He said: "We always come here. "It's quite busy. It's always been a good family show and there's a lot of interest in the products.

"It's a good social event."

Shrewsbury NFU group secretary Simon Latter said: "It's great to see such a selection of horses and cattle and it's a lovely day out.

"These shows play a part in the rural fabric and the shape of rural society.

"This is a milestone in people's years.

"Without the show it would feel quite odd."