Beverley has been shortlisted for a prestigious tourism award.
The town is one of three finalists battling it out for the Great Town Award, run by the London-based Academy of Urbanism.
The academy uses its annual awards to identify and promote places that have positively improved their economic, social and physical environment, particularly in the past ten to 20 years.
Beverley was nominated for the way it has adapted to change and managed housing growth while retaining its character and heritage and developing a vibrant town centre with independent retailers.
John Bird, chair of Beverley Renaissance Partnership, said: "We know Beverley is a great place to live and visit, but getting further recognition is always welcome.
"The partnership will be able to show the benefits of having a town plan, which is shaping the town's future, and how events, such as September's Georgian Festival, honour its rich history. "These things only happen by working together and partnership working has been the key to success."
A team of five assessors will visit a number of locations in and around the town centre on Monday and meet representatives from Beverley Renaissance Partnership, East Riding Council, Beverley Town Council, traders, developers and cultural and community groups.
They will see how areas such as Beckside and Eastgate have been transformed from industrial sites into new housing developments that enhance historical sites including the minster and Beverley Friary.
East Riding Councillor Jane Evison said: "We are pleased with this nomination and welcome the academy's assessors to Beverley.
"It is important to recognise just how much Beverley has changed, but still feels familiar and loved by residents and visitors.
"By working proactively with developers, we have achieved high-quality developments that have added to Beverley's character."
The assessors are also visiting the other two finalists, Bury and Aberystwyth. The overall winner will be announced at an event in London on November 14.
