Uppingham holds its 113th Christmas Fatstock Show in the town's Market Place
The annual Uppingham Christmas Fatstock Show, which took place today (November 27), featured an abundance of sheep, pigs and cows.
Cancelled only by war and two out-breaks of foot and mouth disease, this is the 113th show since the tradition began in 1889.
The event originates from a weekly fatstock market show which used to be held in Uppingham, but after stopping in 1954 the annual show still continued.
Charlie Mason, chairman of the Uppingham Fatstock Show, said: "We are really lucky with the weather today, we haven't had a really wet day since 2002."
Charlie, who works for an animal welfare charity, joined the committee in 1981 before becoming chairman in 2013.
He added: "Hopefully with the help of the town council it will carry on."
The show is the only event of its kind to be held in the UK in a temporary penning, which is put up and taken down within the day, in the town's Market Place.
Livestock was exhibited since 7am, and judging - which was done by Johnny Clay, Mike Carter and Jerry Wright - took place at 10am.
Animals at the Fatstock show are traditionally judged from the point of view of a butcher.
The prize giving took place at about 11.30am which was followed by a public auction of pigs and sheep.
The National Farmers' Union gave a prize to the best entry from a young handler under the age of 25.
Gordon Corner, the regional director of National Farmers' Union, said: "The reason is we are very keen to promote the younger generation in farming as they are the future."
He added: "The National Farmers' Union are delighted to be supporting the Fatstock show in Uppingham."
The National Farmers' Union are also keen to promote British products, such as those at the show, which have the red tractor standard.
Andrew Leech, show spokesman, said: "For me the best thing is seeing the children here so they know that food doesn't just come from Tesco.
"The quality is as good as anywhere in the country."
The Fatstock show saw people of all ages, including nursery and primary school children.
Dave Casewell, mayor of Uppingham said: "I spoke to the headteacher at Leighfield school and she said that 'she was delighted to be here and that it's very important the children were here as we are a rural county'."
He added: "The town council is very proud to have the Fatstock show - long may it continue.
"It's one of the trademarks of the town, it's a way of bringing the town and rural community together."
To watch a video of the cattle judging, click here.
