m0ntenegrin
1932 saw England [indeed the world!] in the grip of recession.In order to try and stimulate business a series of international trade shows took place in the U.K.circa 1920-1930s. Many were held at Wembley a site for many such exhibitions, commencing with the Empire Exhibition which I believe was held circa 1925.
A check of the records of companies such as Purdey,Holland and Holland,Greener etc; dose not show any evidence of their participation in any exhibition held circa 1932. For example in 1932 Purdey,s new gun sales fell to 32 and to a mere 6 in 1934!
These established companies had little to gain in this era from particpation in exhibitions because their potential clientel was well aware of their capabilities.In fact they might even lose out to lesser known competion!
There must be records in the U.K. that would list participants and awards for the 1932 exhibition,but like you Ihave not been able to locate same.
Last edited by Roy Hebbes; 11/05/12 08:46 AM.
