Movement of land caused damage to a road leading down into Runswick Bay in November 1966. The road cracked and, in parts, sank by as much as three feet after cliff movement. This is the Old Bank Road, which was replaced by the present bank road in the late 1960s. placeholder image
Movement of land caused damage to a road leading down into Runswick Bay in November 1966. The road cracked and, in parts, sank by as much as three feet after cliff movement. This is the Old Bank Road, which was replaced by the present bank road in the late 1960s. | YPN

17 photo memories take you around Yorkshire in 1966

Andrew Hutchinson
By Andrew Hutchinson

Specialist Reporter

Published 2nd May 2024, 04:45 GMT

The wonder and glory of God’s own county is celebrated in these wonderful photos.

This gallery showcases the stories making the news around Yorkshire in 1966. And all four corners of the county are featured – from Bradford and York through to Harrogate and Scarborough as well as the Yorkshire Dales. The photos, plucked from the YEP archive, feature some familiar faces as well as landmarks which dominate the skyline to this day. READ MORE: 24 photo memories take you around Yorkshire in 1970 ‘YEP NEWSLETTERS: Sign up for free news and sport emails

Shops on the Shambles in October 1966.

13. York

Shops on the Shambles in October 1966. | YPN Photo: YPN

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Jack Hague, the first Bradford school crossing warden to wear a fluorescent orange jacket which will eventually be issued to all wardens in the city. He is pictured on duty for the first time in October 1966 at the busy Smiddles Lane junction.

14. Bradford

Jack Hague, the first Bradford school crossing warden to wear a fluorescent orange jacket which will eventually be issued to all wardens in the city. He is pictured on duty for the first time in October 1966 at the busy Smiddles Lane junction. | YPN Photo: YPN

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Stocks at the Buttercross and old market in October 1966.

15. Bingley

Stocks at the Buttercross and old market in October 1966. | YPN Photo: YPN

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Brimham Rocks pictrued in September 1966

16. Harrogate

Brimham Rocks pictrued in September 1966 | YPN Photo: YPN

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Alain and Francois Kerivan and Bernard Perom prepare to set out on their onion-selling rounds from Atkinson Street in September 1966. In the background is their large van for transporting cycles and onions.

17. Shipley

Alain and Francois Kerivan and Bernard Perom prepare to set out on their onion-selling rounds from Atkinson Street in September 1966. In the background is their large van for transporting cycles and onions. | YPN Photo: YPN

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The beach at South Bay was bursting at the seams in May 1966.

18. Scarborough

The beach at South Bay was bursting at the seams in May 1966. | YPN Photo: YPN

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