Hundreds turn out in Gawthorpe for 54th coal carrying race

54th coal carrying championships in Gawthorpe Credit: ITV Yorkshire

The 54th world coal carrying championships has taken place in Yorkshire today.

The event at Gawthorpe near Ossett began this morning with races for young people.

Under starters orders at Gawthorpe coal carrying race Credit: ITV News

They carried a lighter load than the men taking part this afternoon - who have lugged 50 kilos of coal.