If you lived in Pontefract and Castleford in the 1960s and 70s, you've probably got plenty of your own memories of the Five Towns.If you lived in Pontefract and Castleford in the 1960s and 70s, you've probably got plenty of your own memories of the Five Towns.
If you lived in Pontefract and Castleford in the 1960s and 70s, you've probably got plenty of your own memories of the Five Towns.

29 pictures of life in Pontefract and Castleford in the 1960s and 70s as you've never seen it before

By Leanne Clarke
Published 30th Jun 2023, 15:30 BST
If you lived in Pontefract and Castleford in the 1960s and 70s, you've probably got plenty of your own memories of the Five Towns.

But how many of these faces and sights do you remember?

These 29 photos offer a glimpse at Pontefract and Castleford in the 1960s and 70s as you've likely never seen it before...

If you lived in Pontefract and Castleford in the 1960s and 70s, you've probably got plenty of your own memories of the Five Towns.

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If you lived in Pontefract and Castleford in the 1960s and 70s, you've probably got plenty of your own memories of the Five Towns. Photo: s

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In August 1978, pitman Jack Town showed off his incredible collection of mini curious. Jack, then 35, was a shaftsman at Sharlston Colliery, and kept his collection at his home in Allerton Bywater.

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In August 1978, pitman Jack Town showed off his incredible collection of mini curious. Jack, then 35, was a shaftsman at Sharlston Colliery, and kept his collection at his home in Allerton Bywater. Photo: s

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The Ancient Borough Arms in Pontefract, pictured in 1964.

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The Ancient Borough Arms in Pontefract, pictured in 1964. Photo: s

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Thousands of people gathered to give Castleford a hero's welcome as the team returned victorious from the 1969 Challenge Cup Final.

. 1969

Thousands of people gathered to give Castleford a hero's welcome as the team returned victorious from the 1969 Challenge Cup Final. Photo: s

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And in July 1960, press photographers were invited to the opening of the new, modern housing estate at Ferry Fryston.

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And in July 1960, press photographers were invited to the opening of the new, modern housing estate at Ferry Fryston. Photo: s

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This picture was taken from the tenth storey of Luke Williams House, a block of flats in Horsefair, Pontefract, in 1967. Ferrybridge Power Station can be seen in the distance.

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This picture was taken from the tenth storey of Luke Williams House, a block of flats in Horsefair, Pontefract, in 1967. Ferrybridge Power Station can be seen in the distance. Photo: s

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Demolition men move in to knock down houses in Castleford Road, Normanton, to make way for the construction of the M62. January 13, 1973.

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Demolition men move in to knock down houses in Castleford Road, Normanton, to make way for the construction of the M62. January 13, 1973. Photo: s

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The old premises of the Roundhill Working Men's Recreation Club in Castleford, pictured on November 18, 1968.

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The old premises of the Roundhill Working Men's Recreation Club in Castleford, pictured on November 18, 1968. Photo: s

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The flats at Horsefair, Pontefract, as seen in 1963.

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The flats at Horsefair, Pontefract, as seen in 1963. Photo: s

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Wheldale Working Men's Club pictured on March 14 1972.

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Wheldale Working Men's Club pictured on March 14 1972. Photo: s

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Crowds gather to play bingo in Castleford on September 17 1973

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Crowds gather to play bingo in Castleford on September 17 1973 Photo: s

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In December 1967, the Express wrote: "Chris Leak, on the left is pictured by Berriff as he splashes along the flooded Castleford-Hook Moor Road at Allerton Bywater in an attempt to keep the traffic moving. Shortly afterwards the road became impassable."

. 1967

In December 1967, the Express wrote: "Chris Leak, on the left is pictured by Berriff as he splashes along the flooded Castleford-Hook Moor Road at Allerton Bywater in an attempt to keep the traffic moving. Shortly afterwards the road became impassable." Photo: s

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It may be a landmark building now, but do you remember the town before Castleford Civic Centre? This picture, taken on March 29 1969 offers a glimpse at the building process.

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It may be a landmark building now, but do you remember the town before Castleford Civic Centre? This picture, taken on March 29 1969 offers a glimpse at the building process. Photo: s

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In August 1978, pitman Jack Town showed off his incredible collection of mini curious. Jack, then 35, was a shaftsman at Sharlston Colliery, and kept his collection at his home in Allerton Bywater.

1. 1978

In August 1978, pitman Jack Town showed off his incredible collection of mini curious. Jack, then 35, was a shaftsman at Sharlston Colliery, and kept his collection at his home in Allerton Bywater. Photo: s

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The Ancient Borough Arms in Pontefract, pictured in 1964.

2. 1964

The Ancient Borough Arms in Pontefract, pictured in 1964. Photo: s

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Thousands of people gathered to give Castleford a hero's welcome as the team returned victorious from the 1969 Challenge Cup Final.

3. 1969

Thousands of people gathered to give Castleford a hero's welcome as the team returned victorious from the 1969 Challenge Cup Final. Photo: s

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And in July 1960, press photographers were invited to the opening of the new, modern housing estate at Ferry Fryston.

4. 1960

And in July 1960, press photographers were invited to the opening of the new, modern housing estate at Ferry Fryston. Photo: s

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