Vintage picture gallery: Great Yorkshire celebrates 165th show

The Great Yorkshire Show is one of the most treasured agricultural events, and last week it celebrated its 165th show. Emily Ashworth takes a look at its history and what it is that people love about it most

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Vintage picture gallery: Great Yorkshire celebrates 165th show

Great Yorkshire Show will see its 165th year in 2024, but its history goes back much further, with roots reaching to the reign of Queen Victoria when the country was in the grip of the Industrial Revolution....

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