Walk down memory lane - The A&P Show

Canterbury Agricultural and Pastoral Association's annual show, which was established in 1863, has grown over the years to become the largest A&P Show in New Zealand.

Fairground ride at the 1987 show.
Fairground ride at the 1987 show.

Angela Wallace of Canterbury Venison Ltd prepares a venison dish at the 1983 show.
Angela Wallace of Canterbury Venison Ltd prepares a venison dish at the 1983 show.

A police officer with a lost child at the 1970 show.
A police officer with a lost child at the 1970 show.

Cattle on display at the 1941 show.
Cattle on display at the 1941 show.

Grand Parade at the 1941 show.
Grand Parade at the 1941 show.

Tractors parade on Colombo St in 1991 to promote the event.
Tractors parade on Colombo St in 1991 to promote the event.