They were all shot by talented freelance photographer Richard Ponter; he can be contacted for assignment enquiries on [email protected]
. 2019's top photos
The Egton Gooseberry contest and show, with new world record holder Graeme Watson. Photo: Richard Ponter | jpimedia
. 2019's top photos
Chewbacca and Princess Leia head to Scarborough Sci Fi Festival. Photo: Richard Ponter | jpimedia
. 2019's top photos
The Cinderella panto comes to Scarborough's Spa Theatre ... Ugly Sisters Phil Beck and Dale Ibbetson. Photo: Richard Ponter | jpimedia
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Sculptor Derek Anderson with a piece of his work at Staithes Arts Festival. Picture: Richard Ponter | jpimedia
. 2019's top photos
Victor Campbell reflects on Yorkshire Beard Day, at Scarborough Spa. Photo: Richard Ponter | jpimedia
. 2019's top photos
Heavy waves batter Scarborough's South Bay with onlookers taking huge risks. Photo: Richard Ponter | jpimedia
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Scarborough Sci Fi Festival ... battling on the beach are Hannah Risdon as Captain America and Joey Gomez Mannion as The Winter Soldier. Photo: Richard Ponter | jpimedia
. 2019's top photos
The Steampunk weekend in Whitby, with Tim Grosse and Shelley Anderson. Photo: Richard Ponter | jpimedia
. 2019's top photos
Bank holiday on Scarborough's South Bay beach, with the big wheel last year providing a different backdrop. Photo: Richard Ponter | jpimedia
. 2019's top photos
Isaac Lumley presents his hat to a Highland Bull at Danby Show. Photo: Richard Ponter | jpimedia
5. 2019's top photos
Heavy waves batter Scarborough's South Bay with onlookers taking huge risks. Photo: Richard Ponter | jpimedia
6. 2019's top photos
Scarborough Sci Fi Festival ... battling on the beach are Hannah Risdon as Captain America and Joey Gomez Mannion as The Winter Soldier. Photo: Richard Ponter | jpimedia
7. 2019's top photos
The Steampunk weekend in Whitby, with Tim Grosse and Shelley Anderson. Photo: Richard Ponter | jpimedia
8. 2019's top photos
Bank holiday on Scarborough's South Bay beach, with the big wheel last year providing a different backdrop. Photo: Richard Ponter | jpimedia