best in show

Went to the Anglesey County Show for the first time in about 30 years. With rumours of a visit by William (sans Kate and prince George) tomorrow confirmed later, we thought today would be a better bet.

Many things have changed, but remarkably many more have not: same fairground rides, same over priced unhealthy food, same scene of lads spying out the talent, and same sense of awe in seeing domesticated animals, many quite large, close up.

Here the owners of this magnificent sow parade her around the pen after she wins her award