Residents across St Helens have shared their fond memories of the "fabulous" annual show that meant "so much to so many people" across the borough.
Every year, generation after generation would head to Sherdley Park, the largest park in St Helens, to attend the St Helens Show, as well as famous faces such as Cilla Black and Geoffrey Hughes. The popular event began in 1968 and continued for decades, before being briefly reinvented in the early 2000s.
People from across St Helens have shared their childhood memories of the St Helens Show and what they loved most about it. The closest thing to the St Helens show that still takes place is The Sherdley Park circus, which took place just last week.
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The St Helens Show hosted a number of shows and demonstrations, as well as music performances from well-known acts, a Miss St Helens competition, air and field displays and more. Attracting thousands of visitors from across St Helens and beyond, it was at one point in time the 'largest free show' in Europe and is still fondly remembered by residents today, who often share memories and photographs on social media.
On social media, ECHO readers said they would attend every year - with some even working or performing there.
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One reader said: "Worked on the show for a number of years putting Liverpool Council flower displays up in the marquee certainly was a great show knew all the other Gardeners that put the displays up for the local authorities too .
"A friendly rivalry to see who could get best medal."
Another said: "Are used to go every year my dad used to work for St Helens Council."
One person commented: "When I was a Student Nurse we would take patients from Rainhill hospital there every year. Fabulous show."
Another reader said: "Saw Showaddywaddy there a few years ago. Great concert."
Another posted: "I attended every year in the 80s, a great show but you had to go for two days."
One reader said: "Performed at the show on numerous occasions with the Redgate Boys Brass band. Many happy memories."
Other residents said the show was "brilliant" back in the day and said it meant "so much to so many people."
One person said: "It should return. It was a fab three day event once upon a time."
Another said: "Brilliant show back in it's day."
Do you have any memories or pictures of the St Helens Show? Let us know in the comments section.
One person posted: "Loved the St Helens Show! Went with my Mum and my brother in the 80s!!"
Another commented: "It was such a big event and meant so much to so many people.
