IN PICTURES: 43 photos to take you back to Pancake Day Races in Scarborough from years gone by

By Louise Perrin

Published 20th Feb 2023, 17:40 BST

Updated 21st Feb 2023, 07:50 BST

Shrove Tuesday is one of the most popular days in the Scarborough events calendar.

Hundreds of people will join in with Pancake Day races on Aberdeen Walk and on Foreshore Road many more will join the Skipping Day celebrations.

We’ve dug through our archive to find some of the best pancake race pictures from the last few years – take a look through and see if you feature.

1. Pancake Day Races in Scarborough

Pancake Day Town Crier Alan Booth announces the big day Photo: Richard Ponter

Boyes make a stylish appearance Photo: Richard Ponter

Front Sonny Hague and Eleanor Michulitis show their skills Photo: Richard Ponter

The final under way, with from left,Yorkshire Coast Homes, Stepney Hill Farm and Playdale Farm - 04/03/14 Photo: Neil Silk