See the best photos from Scarborough's Shrove Tuesday Skipping and Pancake racing

By Paul Connolly

Published 6th Mar 2019, 09:05 BST

Updated 6th Mar 2019, 09:08 BST

For over 100 years, skipping on the seafront and pancake racing have been firmly marked on the calendar on Shrove Tuesday.

Take a look back at this year's event, with some of the best pictures from the Scarborough News photographer Richard Ponter.

Skipping on the Foreshore

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Snow White proves unbeatable in the Pancake Races. Picture: Richard Ponter

placeholder image — Snow White proves unbeatable in the Pancake Races. Picture: Richard Ponter

Scarborough Town Crier David Birdsall and Mayor Joe Plant announcing the Skipping Day. Picture: Richard Ponter

placeholder image — Scarborough Town Crier David Birdsall and Mayor Joe Plant announcing the Skipping Day. Picture: Richard Ponter

St. Catherine's Hospice outflip the opposition

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Millie Mitchell, Kyna Nesbitt and Lily Richards have fun

placeholder image — Millie Mitchell, Kyna Nesbitt and Lily Richards have fun

Inventive outfits entertain the crowd. Picture: Richard Ponter

placeholder image — Inventive outfits entertain the crowd. Picture: Richard Ponter

Eleanor and Loretta Nolan challenge Dad Ben to a 'skip off'. Picture: Richard Ponter

placeholder image — Eleanor and Loretta Nolan challenge Dad Ben to a 'skip off'. Picture: Richard Ponter

Wilko's challenging the obstacles. Picture: Richard Ponter

placeholder image — Wilko's challenging the obstacles. Picture: Richard Ponter

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