Take a look at The Five Towns area over the decades...Take a look at The Five Towns area over the decades...
Take a look at The Five Towns area over the decades...

The Five Towns through the years - here are 10 photos that will take you back in time

Take a look at The Five Towns area over the decades.
By Olivia Hale
Published 24th Aug 2020, 15:22 BST
Updated 25th Aug 2020, 11:09 BST

Here are photos from the Express archive, courtesy 'Twixt Aire and Calder that will take you on a trip down memory lane showing our district through the years - to see more click here

Taken in the 1970s from above the Rising Sun public house and looking towards Normanton. A lorry and a van pass through flood water which has backed up through the drains.

9. Whitwood Common Lane

Taken in the 1970s from above the Rising Sun public house and looking towards Normanton. A lorry and a van pass through flood water which has backed up through the drains. Photo: Wakefield Express Newgroup

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Tthe 1970 cup winners, displaying their trophy - This public gathering took place at the Castleford Boys Modern School grounds on Pontefract Road. Behind the crowds a block of Parklands Estate flats are visible.

10. Castleford Rugby League Football Club team

Tthe 1970 cup winners, displaying their trophy - This public gathering took place at the Castleford Boys Modern School grounds on Pontefract Road. Behind the crowds a block of Parklands Estate flats are visible. Photo: Wakefield Express News Group

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