7. Yorkshire in 1970
Dorothy Menheneott and husband John, former licensees of an 18th century inn at Ribblehead in the Yorkshire Dales, planned to spend their retirement in jail. The couple had bought the Old Court House, jailer's quarters and debtor's and felon's jail, at Ripon. Pictured in May 1970. Photo: YPN
8. Yorkshire in 1970
July 1970 and as soon as the rain stopped at Headingley Yorkshire openers Phil Sharpe (left) and Geoff Boycott were ready to resume and went to 114 before Sharpe left lbw for 65, his season's highest score. It was Yorkshire's first opening century partnership of the season. Photo: YPN
9. Yorkshire in 1970
This 47-year-old steam roller left its home in Cleckheaton in an undignified manner in February 1970. It was loaded onto a transporter which will take it to a life of retirement in Belper, Derbyshire. Spenborough councillors had had many arguments as to whether they should sell their roller or keep it in the borough as a museum piece. In the end it was decided to sell the 12 ton roller, built in Leeds, to an enthusiast for £550. "I feel sickened. It is like losing an old friend," reflected Jim Smith who has driven the steam roller for the last 10 years as he drove it on to the transporter. Photo: YPN
10. Yorkshire in 1970
Harold Wilson talks to a crowd which surrounded his car at Slaithwaite during a whistle stop tour of key constituencies in the West Riding's textile belt which he made in May 1970 during Labour's election campaign. Photo: YPN
11. Yorkshire in 1970
Tomatoes weighing 14ozs. each and measuring 12 inches in circumference were grown by amateur gardener Charles Ruddock from Harrogate in September 1970. He had been a gardening enthusiast for 35 years and on holiday in Ibiza was inspired. "One day we were given tomatoes with our lunch. They were large ones and I decided to save a few seeds to see if they would grow in the British climate," said Mr Ruddock. He carefully wrapped 11 seeds in a paper handkerchief, brought them home and planted them in his greenhouse the following spring. Sturdy plants grew from the seeds but Mr. Ruddock did not expect fruit of quite the size they gave. "They are much bigger than tomatoes grown in this country although perhaps they do not give quite so many tomatoes per plant," he said. Photo: YPN
12. Yorkshire in 1970
Haworth pictured in October 1970. Photo: YPN