The 167th edition of the Great Yorkshire Show is underway.
From today (July 14), thousands of visitors are expected to descend on the showground in Harrogate for one of Yorkshire's biggest annual events.
The four-day celebration of farming, food and countryside life runs until Friday (July 17) at the Great Yorkshire Showground. Gates open at 8am each day and the site closes at 6pm.
Organisers have confirmed that tickets for Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday have sold out in advance, with no admission available on the gate on those days.
Here are 15 pictures going behind the scenes at the Great Yorkshire Show...
1. Day one of the Great Yorkshire Show
Purdey Mason, aged 8, with Binky her Welsh Mountain Badger Face. | Simon Hulme
2. Day one of the Great Yorkshire Show
The early morning sun was shining over day one of the Great Yorkshire Show. | Simon Hulme
3. Day one of the Great Yorkshire Show
A handler leads a cow through the showground. | Simon Hulme
4. Day one of the Great Yorkshire Show
Highland Cattle are washed ready for the show. | Simon Hulme