Knottingley and Ferrybridge have changed considerably over the last 100 years. Many older buildings, especially in Aire Street, Knottingley and The Square, Ferrybridge, were demolished as the pottery and shipbuilding industries which had formerly dominated the area fell into decline. This fascinating collection of old photographs takes a nostalgic look back, recalling the industry and the people, the churches and the events of the last century. This intriguing volume includes more than 200 archive photographs of local people at work and at leisure, playing sports and attending school, at peace and at war, at weddings, dances and carnivals or hard at work in Bagley's glassworks or the local Home Guard: it is sure to bring back fond memories for those who grew up in the area and to offer an enthralling glimpse into the past for those who are newly arrived. The author, a local and family history enthusiast, has devoted much of his spare time to researching the area and is indebted to the many people who, over the years, have allowed him to copy their treasured pictures.
Author: Ron Gosney
Published by: Tempus Publishing Ltd
ISBN: 0752439545
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