The photos turn back the clock to 1950 and showcase the stories which were making the news around the county during the year. Locations in focus include Knaresborough, Harrogate and York in North Yorkshire, Leeds in West Yorkshire, Scarborough on the east coast as well as towns and villages in the Yorkshire Wolds and Yorkshire Dales. READ MORE: Intriguing pictures show life in Leeds during the 1950s YEP NEWSLETTERS: Sign up for free news and sport emails
19. Scarborough
The aquarium ship Hispaniola enters Scarborough Harbour in June 1950. In 1954 it was converted to an old time whaler for the film Moby Dick starring Gregory Peck. | YPN Photo: YPN
20. Bradford
Allan Jefferies, the famous Shipley motor cyclist, pictured in April 1950 | YPN Photo: YPN
21. North Dalton
The village pond with main road on the left looking towards Driffield. Pictured in May 1950. | YPN Photo: YPN
22. Coxwold
An autumn study of Shandy Hall where Irish novelist Lawrence Sterne wrote Tristan Shandy and A Sentimental Journey. Pictured in October 1950. | YPN Photo: YPN
23. Harrogate
The changing face of cricket meant the axe was hovering over the Harrogate ground and its picturesque pavilion | YPN Photo: YPN
24. Leeds
Mrs. D. Johnstone and Miss B. Wormald, clerks employed at the showrooms of Appleyard of Leeds, Ltd. are pictured burning 20,000 gallons of petrol - on paper - at the showrooms in May 1950. The protest was over petrol rationing. | YPN Photo: YPN