Pictures from the past: Pontefract and the surrounding towns through time

By Olivia Hale
Published 14th Jan 2020, 09:53 GMT
Tell us if you recognise any people or places in these photos. Email olivia.hale@jpimedia.co.ukTell us if you recognise any people or places in these photos. Email olivia.hale@jpimedia.co.uk
Tell us if you recognise any people or places in these photos. Email [email protected]
Today we're going back in time to show you how the Five Towns have changed over the years...

Can you spot anyone you know? Can you put names to unknown places? Let us know. Email: [email protected]

To see more photos of the Five Towns through time click here

Darrington author, Tom Cunniff, pictured in 1985. He wrote a series of books based on supernatural encounters in PontefractDarrington author, Tom Cunniff, pictured in 1985. He wrote a series of books based on supernatural encounters in Pontefract
Darrington author, Tom Cunniff, pictured in 1985. He wrote a series of books based on supernatural encounters in Pontefract
A couple pictured in the late 1980s visiting Cromwells Tea Rooms in Mauds Yard, Pontefract.A couple pictured in the late 1980s visiting Cromwells Tea Rooms in Mauds Yard, Pontefract.
A couple pictured in the late 1980s visiting Cromwells Tea Rooms in Mauds Yard, Pontefract.
One of the Featherstone Rovers intermediate sides of 1946. On the front row third from the left, is MP Geoffry Lofthouse.One of the Featherstone Rovers intermediate sides of 1946. On the front row third from the left, is MP Geoffry Lofthouse.
One of the Featherstone Rovers intermediate sides of 1946. On the front row third from the left, is MP Geoffry Lofthouse.
John Carr's old bridge standing in FerrybridgeJohn Carr's old bridge standing in Ferrybridge
John Carr's old bridge standing in Ferrybridge
Workmen pose on the site of a sewer on Station Lane, FeatherstoneWorkmen pose on the site of a sewer on Station Lane, Featherstone
Workmen pose on the site of a sewer on Station Lane, Featherstone
Sculptor, Julia Barton, puts the finishing touches on the tableau in Featherstone, pictured around 1990Sculptor, Julia Barton, puts the finishing touches on the tableau in Featherstone, pictured around 1990
Sculptor, Julia Barton, puts the finishing touches on the tableau in Featherstone, pictured around 1990
Pontefract town centre in 1990Pontefract town centre in 1990
Pontefract town centre in 1990
Townville Girls' Brigade celebrating their 21st anniversary with founder, Miss K. AstonTownville Girls' Brigade celebrating their 21st anniversary with founder, Miss K. Aston
Townville Girls' Brigade celebrating their 21st anniversary with founder, Miss K. Aston
The former Flying Horse pub on Salter RowThe former Flying Horse pub on Salter Row
The former Flying Horse pub on Salter Row
Worker at the Birshalls Factory, Station Lane, Featherstone.Worker at the Birshalls Factory, Station Lane, Featherstone.
Worker at the Birshalls Factory, Station Lane, Featherstone.
The old Kentucky Fried Chicken shop front in PontefractThe old Kentucky Fried Chicken shop front in Pontefract
The old Kentucky Fried Chicken shop front in Pontefract
Crowds at the Rovers Post Office ground showsCrowds at the Rovers Post Office ground shows
Crowds at the Rovers Post Office ground shows
AN old photo of the Green Dragon pub, PontefractAN old photo of the Green Dragon pub, Pontefract
AN old photo of the Green Dragon pub, Pontefract
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