They showcase different aspects of life around the town in 1996. These photos, plucked from the YEP archive, feature shops, landmarks and sports teams as well as a raft of familiar faces and stories making the news during the 12 months. Spotted anyone you remember? READ MORE: 36 playful photos take you back to Pontefract in 1997 YEP RETRO NEWSLETTER: Sign up for our free monthly email digest of Leeds nostalgia

25. Castleford in 1996
Castleford Gilbert and Sullivan member Alan Tomlinson was celebrating the Society's anniversary and his golden wedding anniversary in October 1996. | Mel Hulme Photo: Mel Hulme

26. Castleford in 1996
Do you remember Paul Clarke? He owned Buddies Bikes on Sagar Street. Pictured in March 1996. | Mel Hulme Photo: Mel Hulme

27. Castleford in 1996
Castleford CC, who played in the Yorkshire League, pictured in May 1996. Back row, from left, are Lou Scott (scorer), Cameron Bailey, Andrew Bourke, Greg Lambert, Dan Lowery, Tim Robinson and Gary O'Neil. Front row, from left, are Jonathan Kirk, Ian Shackleton, David Young captain, David O'Neil and Ian Keedy. Photo: Peter Thacker

28. Castleford in 1996
November 1996 and pictured are Jack Newsome and Laura Morgan with one of the giant Christmas decorations they had been helping to make at Smawthorne Infants School. Photo: Mark Bickerdike

29. Castleford in 1996
These Airedale ladies scooped £52,000 national bingo jackpot on the opening night of the Gala Bingo Club in October 1996. Sharing the prize are Carol Lee, left, and Freda Taylor. | Peter Thacker Photo: Peter Thacker

30. Castleford in 1996
Castleford Tigers took on Paris Saint-Germain in France in June 1996. Cas fans who didn't go to Paris cheered on their team to a win at the supporters' club on Wheldon Road. | Mel Hulme Photo: Mel Hulme


