Movement of land caused damage to a road leading down into Runswick Bay in November 1966. The road cracked and, in parts, sank by as much as three feet after cliff movement. This is the Old Bank Road, which was replaced by the present bank road in the late 1960s. Movement of land caused damage to a road leading down into Runswick Bay in November 1966. The road cracked and, in parts, sank by as much as three feet after cliff movement. This is the Old Bank Road, which was replaced by the present bank road in the late 1960s.
Movement of land caused damage to a road leading down into Runswick Bay in November 1966. The road cracked and, in parts, sank by as much as three feet after cliff movement. This is the Old Bank Road, which was replaced by the present bank road in the late 1960s.

17 photo memories take you around Yorkshire in 1966

Andrew Hutchinson
By Andrew Hutchinson
Published 2nd May 2024, 04:45 BST

The wonder and glory of God’s own county is celebrated in these wonderful photos.

This gallery showcases the stories making the news around Yorkshire in 1966. And all four corners of the county are featured – from Bradford and York through to Harrogate and Scarborough as well as the Yorkshire Dales. The photos, plucked from the YEP archive, feature some familiar faces as well as landmarks which dominate the skyline to this day. READ MORE: 24 photo memories take you around Yorkshire in 1970 ‘YEP NEWSLETTERS: Sign up for free news and sport emails

High Street and Market Place.

7. Northallerton

High Street and Market Place. Photo: YPN

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An aerial view of Doncaster featuring Markham Main Colliery.

8. Doncaster

An aerial view of Doncaster featuring Markham Main Colliery. Photo: YPN

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The River Hull at Hull Bridge, near Beverley in December 1966. The boat is the Lady Teazle R.Y.Y.C.

9. Beverley

The River Hull at Hull Bridge, near Beverley in December 1966. The boat is the Lady Teazle R.Y.Y.C. Photo: YPN

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Pontefract firefighters were heading to the capital in September 1966 to take part in a for a fire fighting exercise, celebrating the tercentenary of the Great Fire of London. Pictured are, back row from left, leading fireman Maurice Church and leading fireman Cyril Stephens. Front row, from left, are firewoman Linda Chambers, senior leading firewoman Daphne Tomkins and leading firewoman Jean Amesbury.

10. Pontefract

Pontefract firefighters were heading to the capital in September 1966 to take part in a for a fire fighting exercise, celebrating the tercentenary of the Great Fire of London. Pictured are, back row from left, leading fireman Maurice Church and leading fireman Cyril Stephens. Front row, from left, are firewoman Linda Chambers, senior leading firewoman Daphne Tomkins and leading firewoman Jean Amesbury.

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West Indies cricket legend Garfield Sobers waves to crowd at Headingley after the Test Match against, England

11. Leeds

West Indies cricket legend Garfield Sobers waves to crowd at Headingley after the Test Match against, England Photo: YPN

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Filey's inshore rescue craft pictured in June 1966.

12. Filey

Filey's inshore rescue craft pictured in June 1966. Photo: YPN

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