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In pictures: Show celebrates farming community

News imageCharlie O'Loughlin / BBC Two women in hoodies stand either side of two brown cows behind a fence at the Driffield ShowCharlie O'Loughlin / BBC
News imageCharlie O'Loughlin / BBC Close up of three sheep looking at the camera through the bars of a pen at the Driffield ShowCharlie O'Loughlin / BBC
Cows, pigs and sheep feature in the best livestock competitions at the Driffield Show
The agricultural show is celebrating its 148th edition

Thousands of people have gathered in East Yorkshire for the Driffield Show.

The annual agricultural event is celebrating its 148th edition.

Attractions include a display of horses trained for TV shows, such as Peaky Blinders, Emmerdale and All Creatures Great and Small.

The one-day show also features traditional livestock competitions, with awards for the best pigs, sheep and cattle.

News imageCharlie O'Loughlin / BBC Two brown cows looking at the cameras through the bars of a wooden pen, at the Driffield ShowCharlie O'Loughlin / BBC
The show has a proud history and was first held in 1854

Other highlights include dog and pony shows, a junior showjumping competition, craft sessions and gardening classes.

The Driffield Showground, which is open until 18:00 BST, also has food stalls and commercial stands highlighting the latest farming technology.

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