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West Yorkshire Collection (page 2)

Background imageWest Yorkshire Collection: Working with Welephant... West Yorkshire Fire Service

Working with Welephant... West Yorkshire Fire Services safety conscious friend visited Rowley Hill playgroup. The visit was arranged by care trainee Clair Hannam

Background imageWest Yorkshire Collection: Youngsters from the 2nd Huddersfield Boys Brigade took to the water to raise money

Youngsters from the 2nd Huddersfield Boys Brigade took to the water to raise money. Captain-elect of the group Mr Eddie Keating (right)

Background imageWest Yorkshire Collection: Lands Lane, in the centre of Leeds precinct, West Yorkshire. 22nd January 1973

Lands Lane, in the centre of Leeds precinct, West Yorkshire. 22nd January 1973

Background imageWest Yorkshire Collection: Consultant designer William Van Overdyk shows off his latest designs at the Burton

Consultant designer William Van Overdyk shows off his latest designs at the Burton factory in Leeds. 21st July 1976

Background imageWest Yorkshire Collection: Kirkgate, Leeds, West Yorkshire. 22nd January 1973

Kirkgate, Leeds, West Yorkshire. 22nd January 1973

Background imageWest Yorkshire Collection: Staff at work at Burton the Tailors, Leeds. 13th December 1967

Staff at work at Burton the Tailors, Leeds. 13th December 1967

Background imageWest Yorkshire Collection: Employment Secretary, Norman Fowler, on a rocking horse

Employment Secretary, Norman Fowler, on a rocking horse. The horse, hand-made by jobless trainees, is to be used for a sponsored rock-in to raise cash for a new hospice. Wakefield, Yorkshire

Background imageWest Yorkshire Collection: The Sir Nigel Gresley at Keithley 15th April 1989

The Sir Nigel Gresley at Keithley 15th April 1989

Background imageWest Yorkshire Collection: Pancake Making pictures. 2 of 3 Five year old pupils from Gawthorpe Infants School

Pancake Making pictures. 2 of 3 Five year old pupils from Gawthorpe Infants School, Ussett, West Yorkshire, pictured making pancakes. An experiment thought up by headmistress Margaret Craighan

Background imageWest Yorkshire Collection: Pancake Making pictures. 1 of 3 Five year old pupils from Gawthorpe Infants School

Pancake Making pictures. 1 of 3 Five year old pupils from Gawthorpe Infants School, Ussett, West Yorkshire, pictured making pancakes. An experiment thought up by headmistress Margaret Craighan

Background imageWest Yorkshire Collection: Pancake Making pictures. Five year old pupils from Gawthorpe Infants School, Ussett

Pancake Making pictures. Five year old pupils from Gawthorpe Infants School, Ussett, West Yorkshire, pictured making pancakes. An experiment thought up by headmistress Margaret Craighan

Background imageWest Yorkshire Collection: Gales which topped 100 miles an hour battered three giant concrete towers to rubble at

Gales which topped 100 miles an hour battered three giant concrete towers to rubble at Britains " pride of Europe" power station

Background imageWest Yorkshire Collection: Cutting through 1, 140 foot high Manshead Hill was completed when the Mayor of Wakefield

Cutting through 1, 140 foot high Manshead Hill was completed when the Mayor of Wakefield, Alderman Nathan Hutchinson J.P. fired the two final charges to complete the tunnel

Background imageWest Yorkshire Collection: Singing fireman Graham Walker, gave hundreds of schoolchildren fire prevention

Singing fireman Graham Walker, gave hundreds of schoolchildren fire prevention instruction of a different kind at Huddersfield Town Hall today

Background imageWest Yorkshire Collection: Nicholas is rigged out by singing fireman Graham Walker

Nicholas is rigged out by singing fireman Graham Walker, who gave hundreds of schoolchildren fire prevention instruction of a different kind at Huddersfield Town Hall today

Background imageWest Yorkshire Collection: Left, Dorothy Davenport aged 16 and Elaine Roberts aged 15 at Crossleys factory

Left, Dorothy Davenport aged 16 and Elaine Roberts aged 15 at Crossleys factory. Halifax in West Yorkshire. 9th June 1959

Background imageWest Yorkshire Collection: Mrs Mary Smith, aged 23, working at John Mackintosh sweet factory

Mrs Mary Smith, aged 23, working at John Mackintosh sweet factory. Halifax in West Yorkshire. 11th June 1959

Background imageWest Yorkshire Collection: Joyce Overend, aged 20, working at Calvert Mill. Halifax in West Yorkshire

Joyce Overend, aged 20, working at Calvert Mill. Halifax in West Yorkshire. 10th June 1959

Background imageWest Yorkshire Collection: A female worker at John Mackintosh sweet factory. Halifax in West Yorkshire

A female worker at John Mackintosh sweet factory. Halifax in West Yorkshire. 10th June 1959

Background imageWest Yorkshire Collection: Sisters Joanne (left) and Deborah Clark were two of many youngsters who tried their hand

Sisters Joanne (left) and Deborah Clark were two of many youngsters who tried their hand at screen printing at Huddersfield Art Gallery

Background imageWest Yorkshire Collection: It was a day full of noise, action, music and fun. Kirklees traditional summer

It was a day full of noise, action, music and fun. Kirklees traditional summer entertainments came to a colourful conclusion with the Gala Day in Greenhead Park

Background imageWest Yorkshire Collection: This cheerful group of toddlers from Quarry Hill playgroup found a new friend in Mr

This cheerful group of toddlers from Quarry Hill playgroup found a new friend in Mr George Sykes, a resident of The Homestead, Almondbury

Background imageWest Yorkshire Collection: Any Questions? team including Menzies Campbell, Enoch Powell, Edwina Curry

Any Questions? team including Menzies Campbell, Enoch Powell, Edwina Curry, Gerald Kaufman and Jonathan Dimbleby. Slaithwaite, 13th December 1991

Background imageWest Yorkshire Collection: Novelist Stan Barstow visited Old Bank First School, Mirfield, to talk about his work

Novelist Stan Barstow visited Old Bank First School, Mirfield, to talk about his work. The visit was organised by local childrens writer Bill Forde

Background imageWest Yorkshire Collection: Rag time... Huddersfield Polytechnic students at the start of a town centre bath

Rag time... Huddersfield Polytechnic students at the start of a town centre bath and bed push for charity. Various modes of transport wound their way from St Georges Square down to the Queensgate

Background imageWest Yorkshire Collection: This giant tuna weighing more than 700lb, landed at Huddersfields Market Hall

This giant tuna weighing more than 700lb, landed at Huddersfields Market Hall. Mr Richard Gafney, a manager of Winn s, shows the king-sized catch

Background imageWest Yorkshire Collection: Six-year-olds Asif Mohammed (left) and Gareth Middleton made this model boat from wood

Six-year-olds Asif Mohammed (left) and Gareth Middleton made this model boat from wood. Part of science work which will feature more strongly in the new national curriculum

Background imageWest Yorkshire Collection: Three witches from Brockholes Junior and Infants School

Three witches from Brockholes Junior and Infants School, alias headteacher Sue Rothery (Centre) with Alexis Wright, six, (left) and Gemma Tipling, eight

Background imageWest Yorkshire Collection: The drive leading up to Scissett Middle School will be ablaze with golden colour next

The drive leading up to Scissett Middle School will be ablaze with golden colour next spring, thanks to the efforts of pupils

Background imageWest Yorkshire Collection: Corn-dolly maker Mrs Marie Jolliff shows Alex Krzesinski (centre

Corn-dolly maker Mrs Marie Jolliff shows Alex Krzesinski (centre) and Joseph Oliver the art at an Earth Magic event at Tolson Museum. 26th October 1989

Background imageWest Yorkshire Collection: Children and staff at Linthwaite Church School dressed up as their favourite children

Children and staff at Linthwaite Church School dressed up as their favourite childrens book characters to mark the end of the schools book week

Background imageWest Yorkshire Collection: A team of volunteers made sure that was where all the rubbish went during a clean -up of

A team of volunteers made sure that was where all the rubbish went during a clean -up of the churchyard at Thurstonland. The two-day event was organised by St Thomass Parochial Church Council

Background imageWest Yorkshire Collection: Carnegie Physical Training college in Leeds. A special vacation course for teachers in

Carnegie Physical Training college in Leeds. A special vacation course for teachers in physical training. Students being given a talk on the theory of physical exercise

Background imageWest Yorkshire Collection: The Body Shop founder Anita Roddick (centre) opens Huddersfield

The Body Shop founder Anita Roddick (centre) opens Huddersfields new branch of the chain, which specialises in naturally-based toiletries and cosmetics. She is seen surrounded by staff

Background imageWest Yorkshire Collection: Competitors get under way in the mens event in the Longwood Harriers Round the Park

Competitors get under way in the mens event in the Longwood Harriers Round the Park races at Greenhead Park, which was won by Andrew Pearson in a record-equalling 19min 56sec. 8th July 1992

Background imageWest Yorkshire Collection: It a stick-up ? by a realistic looking bunch from Almondbury at a Cowboys

It a stick-up ? by a realistic looking bunch from Almondbury at a Cowboys and Indians Fun-Day for beaver scouts. The menacing six are (from left) Dale Sidebottom, Adam Shaw, Adam Schofield

Background imageWest Yorkshire Collection: Children from Netherton playgroups lined up for an Easter bonnet parade in a full morning

Children from Netherton playgroups lined up for an Easter bonnet parade in a full morning of events including games and singing

Background imageWest Yorkshire Collection: Seven-year old Danielle, who is helping to turn a backyard eyesore

Seven-year old Danielle, who is helping to turn a backyard eyesore at Wellhouse Junior and Infant School, Golcar, into a pleasant area with seats and trees

Background imageWest Yorkshire Collection: Farmer Robert Nobles and his son James with one of the spring lambs on their farm at

Farmer Robert Nobles and his son James with one of the spring lambs on their farm at Holme. Mr Nobles of Lower Fold Farm highlighted the need for people enjoying the countryside to keep careful

Background imageWest Yorkshire Collection: Toy time... making their choices at the new Paddock Toy Library are (from left

Toy time... making their choices at the new Paddock Toy Library are (from left) Rebecca Brook, three, Ben Schofield, four, and five-year-old Vicky Schofield

Background imageWest Yorkshire Collection: Procession of lights... the festival of St Lucia, Swedens adopted saint

Procession of lights... the festival of St Lucia, Swedens adopted saint, was celebrated by the Kirklees Anglo-Scandinavian Society at Stocksmoor Village Hall

Background imageWest Yorkshire Collection: Two sets of twin lambs were born at a Crow Edge farm over Christmas

Two sets of twin lambs were born at a Crow Edge farm over Christmas. Mrs June Pickford, of Sledbrook Farm, said the first pair arrived on Christmas Eve and the others on Christmas Day

Background imageWest Yorkshire Collection: Toy time... looking after the toy stall at a Christmas fair held at Almondbury Infants

Toy time... looking after the toy stall at a Christmas fair held at Almondbury Infants School are (from left) Eleanor Chivers, five, Jennifer Chivers, seven and Laura Emsell, six

Background imageWest Yorkshire Collection: Daredevil stunt rider Eddie Kidd brought a shopping centre to a standstill in

Daredevil stunt rider Eddie Kidd brought a shopping centre to a standstill in Huddersfield. This time he ditched his motorcycle

Background imageWest Yorkshire Collection: Big-hearted charity runners took time out of their Christmas celebrations for a good

Big-hearted charity runners took time out of their Christmas celebrations for a good cause on Boxing Day morning. Over 200 people turned out to a fun run at the Red Lion, Stainland

Background imageWest Yorkshire Collection: Presents for all... Santa Claus took time out from his busy schedule to pop in at

Presents for all... Santa Claus took time out from his busy schedule to pop in at the Queensgate Market Hall fun night and hand out presents to children

Background imageWest Yorkshire Collection: Children helped to complete a line of pennies stretching round their school playground

Children helped to complete a line of pennies stretching round their school playground. All 256 pupils of Reinwood Infant and Nursery School, Huddersfield

Background imageWest Yorkshire Collection: Pride of the Clubs, from left are John Wheatley, Phillip Mee and Gary Sutton

Pride of the Clubs, from left are John Wheatley, Phillip Mee and Gary Sutton, who have been presented with Gold Arrows, the highest award for Cubs. The 10-year olds are members of Dalton pack



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