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Old photos of Pontefract and surrounding areas

Looking back at life in the 1970s and 80s
By Jane Chippindale
Published 13th Jan 2022, 11:15 BST
Updated 13th Jan 2022, 12:28 BST

A trip down memory lane if you lived in the Pontefract area back in the 70s and 80s.

Brenda Cocks (14), on extreme left, and her sister, Karen (6), enjoying the fun at Castleford Fair.

9. 22 May 1967

Brenda Cocks (14), on extreme left, and her sister, Karen (6), enjoying the fun at Castleford Fair.

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57 year old Horace Birkett does not want to see the 200 year old blacksmith's shop he operates on Canal Side, Shepherd's Bridge, Knottingley disappear. Knottingley Civic Society is seeking to preserve the old brick built shop.

10. 17 October 1972

57 year old Horace Birkett does not want to see the 200 year old blacksmith's shop he operates on Canal Side, Shepherd's Bridge, Knottingley disappear. Knottingley Civic Society is seeking to preserve the old brick built shop.

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