Here are 16 pictures of people in Pontefract, taken throughout the last 60 decadesHere are 16 pictures of people in Pontefract, taken throughout the last 60 decades
Here are 16 pictures of people in Pontefract, taken throughout the last 60 decades

PONTEFRACT: 16 retro pictures of people and places from the past

A Pontefract exclusive! Here are 16 pictures of the people and places in our town, taken throughout the last 60 decades... Can you spot anyone you recognise?
By Olivia Hale
Published 7th Jun 2021, 15:40 BST
Updated 7th Jun 2021, 16:20 BST

We love looking at your pictures of the district through time, send yours to [email protected] for a change to star in our next retro photo feature.

Residents of Townsend Avenue, Ackworth celebrating the royal wedding with a street party

1. Ackworth

Residents of Townsend Avenue, Ackworth celebrating the royal wedding with a street party Photo: JPIMedia

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A press photograph of Helen Bentley, a dressmaker based in the South Elmsall Enterprise Centre

2. South Elmsall

A press photograph of Helen Bentley, a dressmaker based in the South Elmsall Enterprise Centre Photo: JPIMedia

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Ackworth cricket club groundsman with John Skidmore from WMDC

3. Cricket

Ackworth cricket club groundsman with John Skidmore from WMDC Photo: JPIMedia

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Pigeon fancier, John Palmer

4. Pigeons

Pigeon fancier, John Palmer Photo: JPIMedia

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