‘My first time at the Royal Norfolk Show – and I’m running it’

Setting up at the Royal Norfolk Show 2019. Show director James Hill. Picture: Syona Duncan (Image: Archant 2019)

Not only will he see four months of hard work come to fruition - but he will also get to see the two-day event for the first time, having never attended the show before.

While relatively inexperienced in the world of agricultural shows, Mr Hill, a former armed forces officer, feels the absence of preconceptions could be a strength.

"I have visited other agricultural shows over the years but this is all completely new - a fresh canvas as it were," he said.

"I came relatively late to the party starting in March, but it has been a chance for me to learn and watch and see what makes up the show. Every day has been a learning day.

Setting up at the Royal Norfolk Show 2019Shannon Loveday washing Bluebell the Lincoln Red from Highfield FarmByline: Sonya DuncanCopyright: Archant 2019 (Image: Archant 2019)

"We are lucky we have such a fantastic team of volunteers and stewards with a huge depth of knowledge and experience, which is invaluable."

Setting up at the Royal Norfolk Show 2019Marion Colebrook builds the garden designed by pupils from Aldborough Primary.Byline: Sonya DuncanCopyright: Archant 2019 (Image: Archant 2019)