Intriguing photos take you back to Castleford in the 1960s

They were mysterious new posts on the streets of Castleford dubbed 'The Gallows' by locals.

They caused quite a stir among townsfolk caused people to stop and stare and wonder. "They're turning it into a basket ball centre", said one wit, while his colleague disagreed "Nay, there's no net, They're building poles w'sieves to catch t' foam off t'river. They were both wrong. The posts were to to carry signs as part of a new one-way traffic system due to come into operation on Bradley Street. The photo from the 1960 is one of more than 20 plucked from the YEP archive showcasing life around Cas during the decade. It was a ten years which featured stories of success as well as others bordering on the bizarre and ridiculous. The town had plenty to celebrate thanks to victory in the Challenge Cup final at Wembley while mysterious foam from the River Aire ended up on the streets of the town. READ MORE: 38 of the best photos take you back to Castleford in the mid-1990s YEP RETRO NEWSLETTER: Sign up for our free monthly email digest of nostalgia

19. Castleford in the 1960s

Castleford captain Alan Hardisty scores his team's second try in the 1969 RL Challenge Cup final against Salford at Wembley. Cas won 11-6. | YPN Photo: YPN