Crowds flocked to Durham City to enjoy a stunning Fire and Ice festival at the weekend.
The show which dazzled visitors with the added sparkle of Hollywood glamour was hailed a success by organisers.
This year's theme was Stars of the Screen, with master ice sculptors from Glacial Art creating figures from Netflix hits Wednesday and Stranger Things and even Marvel avenger Thor's hammer Mjölnir.
Among the favourites were The Genie’s Lamp from Aladdin, The Mystery Machine from Scooby Doo, The Millennium Falcon from Star Wars and Wonka’s Chocolate Bar.
There were 14 different sculptures featured in the event with Fire and Ice shows taking place throughout the day.
Scott Hillary from AH Events, which was commissioned by Durham BID, said "It has been very busy.
"We have had perfect weather for the event. It was so cold that it took three or four hours in the morning for the white frosting on the surface to clear.
"The event started in 2016 and every year we just get more and more families coming to enjoy the sculptures and watch the shows.
"There have been ten sculptures which, are part of a trail, but we've also had a have-a-go section where kids, or even adults, could try their skills at carving under the supervision of Glacial Art.
"Then there were four were produced as part of a fire and ice shows put on through the day, including the Lion King and the Turtle from finding Nemo.
Matt Chaloner and Mat Foster, founded the Liverpool-based Glacial Arts while studying at Sunderland University.
Mr Chaloner said: "When we left uni we both wanted to special effects. After graduating, while in London, I met someone doing ice sculptures and did that for three years.
"Mat went and did special effects with a film company.
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"And then we got together and realised noone was doing what we did in the north, so we decided we would set up our own studio 18 years ago.
"We started doing these festivals about 14 years ago and were asked to do it in Durham."
Paul Howard, BID Manager, said: “Fire and Ice is always a cracking event for both little kids and big kids alike. Thousands of people headed to the city to enjoy a great day out for all the family."
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