Great Yorkshire Show in 34 unseen photos - How God's own county has celebrated through the years

By Andrew Hutchinson
Published 8th Jul 2019, 13:39 GMT
Updated 8th Jul 2019, 14:39 GMT
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All eyes are on God's own county as Yorkshire prepares to showcase the best of British farming, food and the countryside.

The iconic Great Yorkshire Show is one of the biggest agricultural events in the English calendar. Every year, more than 130,000 visitors and over 8,500 animals converge on the Great Yorkshire Showground in Harrogate to compete, socialise and celebrate. Now in its 161st year the Show has provided countless memories many of which are showcased in these unseen photos from across the decades. MORE GYS STORIES: Opening times, exhibitors, tickets and how to get there | Shuttle bus, trains, parking and travel disruption

A team of huge Charolais cattle parades for judging in one of the beef classes.A team of huge Charolais cattle parades for judging in one of the beef classes.
A team of huge Charolais cattle parades for judging in one of the beef classes.
It's a thirsty business, this farming lark - but there's time for a cuppa.It's a thirsty business, this farming lark - but there's time for a cuppa.
It's a thirsty business, this farming lark - but there's time for a cuppa.
Ian Grisedale seems to be giving his Herdwick Shearling sheep a good beating but he's actually preparing its coat for the show as wife Vicky gives a helping hand.Ian Grisedale seems to be giving his Herdwick Shearling sheep a good beating but he's actually preparing its coat for the show as wife Vicky gives a helping hand.
Ian Grisedale seems to be giving his Herdwick Shearling sheep a good beating but he's actually preparing its coat for the show as wife Vicky gives a helping hand.
Sheep shearing.Sheep shearing.
Sheep shearing.
The Princess Royal toured the 250 acre showground, partly on an electric buggy to save her weary feet.The Princess Royal toured the 250 acre showground, partly on an electric buggy to save her weary feet.
The Princess Royal toured the 250 acre showground, partly on an electric buggy to save her weary feet.
A parade in the main ring.A parade in the main ring.
A parade in the main ring.
A pair of mares provide colour in the heavy horse turnout.A pair of mares provide colour in the heavy horse turnout.
A pair of mares provide colour in the heavy horse turnout.
Members of St James's Scout and Guide Band from Bradford making music.Members of St James's Scout and Guide Band from Bradford making music.
Members of St James's Scout and Guide Band from Bradford making music.
A show of skill in the four-in-hand coach class.A show of skill in the four-in-hand coach class.
A show of skill in the four-in-hand coach class.
Parade of prize-winning cattle in the main ring.Parade of prize-winning cattle in the main ring.
Parade of prize-winning cattle in the main ring.
An aerial view taken from a hot air balloon at an altitude of 800ft.An aerial view taken from a hot air balloon at an altitude of 800ft.
An aerial view taken from a hot air balloon at an altitude of 800ft.
Sisters Alisa and Fiona Newton with Knaresborough Welcome, a Cleveland Bay mare.Sisters Alisa and Fiona Newton with Knaresborough Welcome, a Cleveland Bay mare.
Sisters Alisa and Fiona Newton with Knaresborough Welcome, a Cleveland Bay mare.
Feeding the 23,000 - strawberries by the crateful roll up for hungry show visitors.Feeding the 23,000 - strawberries by the crateful roll up for hungry show visitors.
Feeding the 23,000 - strawberries by the crateful roll up for hungry show visitors.
The Duke of Gloucester touring the showground.The Duke of Gloucester touring the showground.
The Duke of Gloucester touring the showground.
John Greensit, of Nostell Priory Rose Garden, inner of the rose section fror the 11th year running.John Greensit, of Nostell Priory Rose Garden, inner of the rose section fror the 11th year running.
John Greensit, of Nostell Priory Rose Garden, inner of the rose section fror the 11th year running.
No kidding... Anthony Allsop and his wife Jean with their children Edward, 14 and David, 10, with goats from Montgomery Powys, in mid Wales.No kidding... Anthony Allsop and his wife Jean with their children Edward, 14 and David, 10, with goats from Montgomery Powys, in mid Wales.
No kidding... Anthony Allsop and his wife Jean with their children Edward, 14 and David, 10, with goats from Montgomery Powys, in mid Wales.
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