13 unseen photos of Dewsbury down the years

By Andrew Hutchinson

Published 20th Jun 2019, 12:40 BST

We have delved into the YEP archive and turned back the clock to bring you these photos of Dewsbury down the years.

We hope these photos evoke some happy memories. READ MORE: In pictures - Historic Ossett - the town halfway between Dewsbury and Wakefield

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Is this the town centre you remember?

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The Dewsbury works of James France and Co. The company were the largest producers of carpet yarn in Europe and Asia.

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A night scene of Dewsbury from Crackenedge.

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Dewsbury open air market with the station and town hall in the background.

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Dewsbury open air market.

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Dewsbury Wakefield

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