Despite the wet weather creating muddy conditions at the showground in Harrogate, there was still lots to enjoy as the annual agricultural showcase returned for its 165th event.
Here is a selection of photos from day one.
The show runs until Friday, July 12.
13. Great Yorkshire Show
William Teanby, aged four, of Ealand near Scunthorpe, with a Blue Texel Ram Photo: James Hardisty
14. Great Yorkshire Show
Michele Varmen, of Macclesfield, Cheshire, clipping her Coloured Ryeland Ewe Lamb Photo: James Hardisty
15. Great Yorkshire Show
John Stone, of Devon, trying to keep dry from the heavy rain while controling his pedigree Welsh Sow before showing Photo: James Hardisty
16. Great Yorkshire Show
Visitors to the show sheltering from the heavy rain while watching Class 37 Shire Brood Mare, with own foal at foot Photo: James Hardisty
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