Jemimah Nasanga, director of the African Childrens Choir from Uganda and Kenya, watches them perform for the children of Acklam Pasture Primary School in November 1999.placeholder image
Jemimah Nasanga, director of the African Childrens Choir from Uganda and Kenya, watches them perform for the children of Acklam Pasture Primary School in November 1999. | Justin Lloyd

32 of the best photos take you back to Castleford at the end of the 1990s

Andrew Hutchinson
By Andrew Hutchinson

Specialist Reporter

Published 12th Oct 2025, 04:45 GMT

These captivating photos chart a year in the life of Castleford and its residents at the end of the 1990s.

They turn back the clock to 1999 and showcase the news stories making the headlines around the town It was a 12 months which saw the opening of Freeport designer village as well as plans to demolish aging housing stock and bring back bobbies on the beat. The 32 photos also include local landmarks, shops, pubs and restaurants as well as fundraising efforts by the community. Spotted anyone you remember? READ MORE: 38 of the best photos take you back to Castleford in 1996 YEP RETRO NEWSLETTER: Sign up for our free monthly email digest of Leeds nostalgia

This is Peter Taylor who raised the alarm after spotting a fire at Castleford Ambulance Station. Pictured in February 1999.

31. Cas in 1999

This is Peter Taylor who raised the alarm after spotting a fire at Castleford Ambulance Station. Pictured in February 1999. | James Hardisty Photo: James Hardisty

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Martin Patrick stands in his empty model railway shop in January 1999 after thieves stole all his stock from his van.

32. Cas in 1999

Martin Patrick stands in his empty model railway shop in January 1999 after thieves stole all his stock from his van. | Charles Knight Photo: Charles Knight

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