Castleford was bracing itself for the opening of its flagship Xscape Yorkshire development, while changes were also afoot at the Ferrybridge Power Station and Prince of Wales Colliery.Enjoy these photos, plucked from the YEP's archives, which rewind to 20 years ago and offer a snapshot of Castleford, Ferrybridge, Glasshoughton and Normanton in 2002.LOVE LEEDS? LOVE NOSTALGIA? Join the YEP’s dedicated Leeds Retro group on Facebook.
13. Castleford in 2002
The final delivery of coal by the Hargreaves Coal pans, to Ferrybridge C Power Station, on a misty day. The coal pans have been delivering coal to Ferrybridge for more than 100 years. Pictured on December 19, 2002. Photo: Gary Longbottom
14. Castleford in 2002
Members of the Yorkshire Volunteers Marching Band prepare for their trip to a military festival in Germany. From left, Claire Stephenson, Allan Millward and Harold Westwood, pictured on July 2, 2002. Photo: Jonathan Gawthorpe
15. Castleford in 2002
Members of the Gold Wing Owners Club (Yorkshire region) leaving ASDA at Glasshoughton, Castleford, on their fundraising ride in aid of the Tickle Pink breast cancer charity, pictured on September 14, 2002. Photo: MEL HULME
16. Castleford in 2002
Castleford's subway next to Castlefield's car park which is to be refurbished, pictured on December 2, 2002. Photo: Dan Oxtoby