From children splashing around in the sea in Whitby in the early 20th century to a group of people playing tennis on the Neswick Hall grounds in the late 19th century, Yorkshire was full of life.
These fascinating photos take us back more than 140 years and offer a glimpse into what Yorkshire folk were up to during the sunshine days including a rare sighting of a total solar eclipse of the sun.
5. Italian Gardens, Scarborough
A view of the Italian Gardens, on the South Cliff at Scarborough circa 1900. Photo: Hulton Archive / Getty Images
6. Photographer on the beach
A photographer prepares to take a picture of the judges of the best group of donkeys on Scarborough Sands in 1907. Photo: Topical Press Agency / Getty Images
7. Royal Baths
A man relaxing at the newly opened baths in Harrogate circa 1910. Photo: Hulton Archive / Getty Images
8. Round Britain Air Race in Harrogate
A spectator climbs onto the roof of a car for a better view at the Harrogate leg of the Round Britain Air Race in July 1911. Photo: Topical Press Agency / Getty Images