Want to see more? These 15 photos give a bird's-eye view of Pontefract, Castleford and the Five Towns through 70 years of history.
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Aerial view of Normanton industrial estate in August 2000, with the M62 running in the background
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Do you remember Castleford and the River Aire before the Millennium Bridge was built?
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Work is carried out to construct the road where the A1(M) meets the M62, close to Ferrybridge Power Station. In the background are Eggborough and Drax power stations.
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Darrington is seen from above in this photo, dated 2005.