They showcase different aspects of life around the town in 1996. These photos, plucked from the YEP archive, feature shops, landmarks and sports teams as well as a raft of familiar faces and stories making the news during the 12 months. Spotted anyone you remember? READ MORE: 26 photos take you back to Pontefract in 1996

13. Castleford in 1996
Eric Gill with his TV boat in the garden of his home in Castleford pictured in November 1996. | Ross Parry Photo: Ross Parry

14. Castleford in 1996
Pupils from Castle School tuck into their lunch at Clarke Hall in February 1996. | Mark Bickerdike Photo: Mark Bickerdike

15. Castleford in 1996
Castleford Oyster Park Junior School pupils Danika Etherigton and Mark Parkinson wear jumpers designed by the school in Septrmber 1996. | Mel Hulme Photo: Mel Hulme

16. Castleford in 1996
August 1996 and Mark (left) and Harry Thackray with a pair of breeding ostriches at Ferndale Nursery in Fairburn. Photo: Roy Fox

17. Castleford in 1997
Adrian Flooks, Conservative candidate for Ponfefract and Castleford, canvasses support on the Airedale estate in April 1997. Photo: Bruce Rollinson

18. Castleford in 1996
Pianist John Briggs (right) with some members from Smawthorne Working Men's Club who were setting off on a cruise in July 1996. Photo: Mark Bickerdike


