We're taking our readers back in time, with this collection of 11 photos, depicting what life might have been like in the district years agoWe're taking our readers back in time, with this collection of 11 photos, depicting what life might have been like in the district years ago
We're taking our readers back in time, with this collection of 11 photos, depicting what life might have been like in the district years ago

LOOKING BACK: Wakefield's Five Towns through time

We're taking our readers back in time, with this collection of 11 photos, depicting what life might have been like in Pontefract, Castleford and the surrounding area decades ago...
By Olivia Hale
Published 15th Sep 2020, 12:30 BST
Updated 15th Sep 2020, 12:37 BST

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Here is a photograph of the Castleford Parish Church brownies, pictured in 1926

1. Castleford

Here is a photograph of the Castleford Parish Church brownies, pictured in 1926 Photo: JPIMedia

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A view from a casting shop for a past Ferryridge pottery feature in the Express

2. Pottery

A view from a casting shop for a past Ferryridge pottery feature in the Express Photo: JPIMedia

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The junction at the bottom of Swanhill in Pontefract, photograph taken near the former Grove Lea pub car park, which is now a One Stop

3. Swanhill

The junction at the bottom of Swanhill in Pontefract, photograph taken near the former Grove Lea pub car park, which is now a One Stop Photo: JPIMedia

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Horses on parade at Pontefract Racecourse many years ago

4. Races

Horses on parade at Pontefract Racecourse many years ago Photo: JPIMedia

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