Jemimah Nasanga, director of the African Childrens Choir from Uganda and Kenya, watches them perform for the children of Acklam Pasture Primary School in November 1999.placeholder image
Jemimah Nasanga, director of the African Childrens Choir from Uganda and Kenya, watches them perform for the children of Acklam Pasture Primary School in November 1999. | Justin Lloyd

32 of the best photos take you back to Castleford at the end of the 1990s

Andrew Hutchinson
By Andrew Hutchinson

Specialist Reporter

Published 12th Oct 2025, 04:45 GMT

These captivating photos chart a year in the life of Castleford and its residents at the end of the 1990s.

They turn back the clock to 1999 and showcase the news stories making the headlines around the town It was a 12 months which saw the opening of Freeport designer village as well as plans to demolish aging housing stock and bring back bobbies on the beat. The 32 photos also include local landmarks, shops, pubs and restaurants as well as fundraising efforts by the community. Spotted anyone you remember? READ MORE: 38 of the best photos take you back to Castleford in 1996 YEP RETRO NEWSLETTER: Sign up for our free monthly email digest of Leeds nostalgia

Residents of Queens Park Drive in Airedale get into the Christmas spirit in December 1999. Pictured, from left, are Wendy Stenton and sister Lorraine Jones , Elsie Stenton and June Bayliss.

19. Cas in the 1990s

Residents of Queens Park Drive in Airedale get into the Christmas spirit in December 1999. Pictured, from left, are Wendy Stenton and sister Lorraine Jones , Elsie Stenton and June Bayliss. | Mel Hulme Photo: Mel Hulme

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Anne, Frank and Emma Lawrence proudly showing off their hand-made hats from Lawrence and Foster Hats at Whitwood Enterprise Park. They are pictured in December 1999.

20. Cas in the 1990s

Anne, Frank and Emma Lawrence proudly showing off their hand-made hats from Lawrence and Foster Hats at Whitwood Enterprise Park. They are pictured in December 1999. | Emma Nichols Photo: Emma Nichols

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Police officers started their patrol around the Airedale estate as part of a new push too get more officers on the beat and help build better community relationships. Pictured are PS Thimm and PC Rae walking ahead of their fellow officers on the first day of patrols in April 1999.

21. Cas in 1999

Police officers started their patrol around the Airedale estate as part of a new push too get more officers on the beat and help build better community relationships. Pictured are PS Thimm and PC Rae walking ahead of their fellow officers on the first day of patrols in April 1999. | James Hardisty Photo: James Hardisty