The Archive at the RAS Heritage Centre holds over 200 years worth of items. Discover a selection of photographs, medals, memorabilia, ephemera and historical publications including RAS catalogues.

In 1993 the RAS oral history program was also initiated to record stories from some of the organisation’s greatest contributors, creating a wonderful reservoir of spoken memories to supplement the official written record of RAS activities, people and events. Listen to  selected extracts below to hear about some of the remarkable efforts put in by competitors, exhibitors, Council members and staff to ensure that the Easter Show happens successfully year after year.