Knights in full armour served up Easter entertainment yesterday (April 8), raising their lances and facing off against each other in front of a crowd in true medieval fashion.
They will do so once again today (April 9) before the best individual jouster is awarded the Sword of Honour on the final day of action tomorrow (April 10). Yorkshire Evening Post photographer Steve Riding was part of the captivated audience yesterday to capture shots that form this gallery.
. International stars
The Polish team of Jarostaw Struczynski and Przemystaw Jabtonski has been competing against Stacy Van Dolah-Evans and Kyle Van Dolah-Evans of the USA and Andrew Deane and Simon John from the UK. Photo: Steve Riding
. Choose your jouster
Spectators can choose their favourite team to support at each showing. The shows will be taking place at 11am and 2pm today and tomorrow. Photo: Steve Riding
7. New exhibition
The jousting tournament links to a new exhibition display celebrating the history of modern jousting. Photo: Steve Riding
8. 30 years of jousting
This year marks 30 years since the Royal Armouries brought jousting to Leeds. Photo: Steve Riding