September 1964 and the great pie of Denby Dale made its public appearance after 48 hours simmering in farmer Hector Buckley's barn. It is being towed by steam traction engine.September 1964 and the great pie of Denby Dale made its public appearance after 48 hours simmering in farmer Hector Buckley's barn. It is being towed by steam traction engine.
September 1964 and the great pie of Denby Dale made its public appearance after 48 hours simmering in farmer Hector Buckley's barn. It is being towed by steam traction engine. | YPN

19 photo gems take you around Yorkshire in 1964

Andrew Hutchinson
By Andrew Hutchinson

Specialist Reporter

Published 2nd Mar 2024, 04:45 BST

The breathtaking beauty of Yorkshire is celebrated in this gallery of memories charting a year in the life of God’s own county.

The photos turn back the clock to 1964 and showcase the stories which were making the news around the county during the year. Locations in focus include the Yorkshire Dales and Yorkshire Wolds as well as major cities such as Leeds, York, Huddersfield and coastal resorts such as Scarborough and Runswick Bay. READ MORE: 25 photo gems take you around Yorkshire in 1975

The 600-year-old King Richard III house pictured in May 1964.

7. Scarborough

The 600-year-old King Richard III house pictured in May 1964. | YPN Photo: YPN

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St. Williams College pictured in December 1964.

8. York

St. Williams College pictured in December 1964. | YPN Photo: YPN

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The hamlet of Thwaite pictured in June 1964

9. Yorkshire Dales

The hamlet of Thwaite pictured in June 1964 | YPN Photo: YPN

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A sign for the village of Thwing. Pictured in August 1964.

10. Yorkshire Wolds

A sign for the village of Thwing. Pictured in August 1964. | YPN Photo: YPN

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Inside a corporation public wash house on Kirkstall Road in Jun e 1964. It cost 3s 6d for two hours washing.

11. Leeds

Inside a corporation public wash house on Kirkstall Road in Jun e 1964. It cost 3s 6d for two hours washing. | YPN Photo: YPN

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The aftermath of a rail crash in November 1964. A 150 ton locomotive and tender of a runaway goods train which plunged more than 30ft into Dryden Street.

12. Bradford

The aftermath of a rail crash in November 1964. A 150 ton locomotive and tender of a runaway goods train which plunged more than 30ft into Dryden Street. | YPN Photo: YPN

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