There were sights, sounds and scenes of the 1940s amongst the cobbled streets, cosy cottages and traditional businesses of Grassington.The Grassington 1940s weekend has become a key event in the town’s calendar and is a free and not-for-profit event, hosted by the Grassington Chamber of Trade.
Here are some of the best pictures from The Yorkshire Post photographer Jonathan Gawthorpe:
1. Grassington 1940's weekend
Grassington 1940's weekend. Pictured Phil and Joy Newbold. Photographed for the Yorkshire Post by Jonathan Gawthorpe. 17th September 2023. Photo: Jonathan Gawthorpe
2. Grassington 1940's weekend
Grassington 1940's weekend. Pictured Wendy Bryant and Mark Broadhead. Photographed for the Yorkshire Post by Jonathan Gawthorpe. 17th September 2023. Photo: Jonathan Gawthorpe
3. Grassington 1940's weekend
Grassington 1940's weekend. Pictured Tina Outram with her parrots. Photographed for the Yorkshire Post by Jonathan Gawthorpe. 17th September 2023. Photo: Jonathan Gawthorpe
4. Grassington 1940's weekend
Grassington 1940's weekend. Pictured seven-year-old Flynn Payne and his dog Bruce. Photographed for the Yorkshire Post by Jonathan Gawthorpe. 17th September 2023. Photo: Jonathan Gawthorpe