West Yorkshire Collection (page 12)

Helping to brighten up the environment... 11-year-olds Joanne Shaw (left), Joanna Norcliffe (centre) and Olivia Butterfield are seen planting wild flower bulbs at Tunnel End today

Blossoming out... these budding young gardeners from Denby CofE First School are boosting the competition. As part of the Examiner Pride in Huddersfield campaign, pupils have planted aubrietia

Honley show. Dazzling headgear... Amy Bennett (left), of Brockholes, and Rachel Bottom, of Kirkburton, display a natty line in antennae during their visit to the show. 11th June 1988

Holding their horses... Even hobby-horses will be banned at the Horseless Horse Trials at Bramham Park, between Leeds and York, on Saturday

Sales talk... These two Golcar sisters and their brother held a stall for bric-a-brac and home-made items in the centre of the village

These young boys are eagerly awaiting the Kick-off later this month of the summer evening coaching programme organised by the Kirklees Soccer Development Scheme - sponsored by the Examiner

The Dick Turpin fan club... the famous highwayman, alias Richard Hutchings, proved popular with local children when he turned up at the Woodman Inn, Bradley

The pupils own paper: Crosland Moor Junior School pupils Christopher Lindsay and Charlotte Waller - watched by classmates - put the finishing touches to their own magazine as part of a project

Summer spectacular... these Newsome youngsters entered the fashion world for two days to take part in the annual Newsome High School fashion show

You put your right arm out... Pc David Wetton shows pupils at Lowerhouses C of E Junior, Infant and Nursery School how to make a right turn on their bicycles

Play pennies... these children wrote the name of their playgroup with coins instead of a pen. More than 20 children from Meltham Mills Church Playgroup collected 1

A group of Lepton youngsters have raised £17 for Huddersfield
A group of Lepton youngsters have raised £ 17 for Huddersfields Wish Project by organising their own jumble sale. The money will go to the projects hostel for homeless women in the town

Huddersfield Town goalie Steve Hardwick is ready and waiting for shots while Meltham Under-11 team lines up. Eight-year-old Robert Yarker arranged for the team, which he trains with

We are the champions... Scholes Junior and Infants School under-nine rugby team won a mini-competition organised by Underbank Rugby League Club

Precious pennies... Michael Dempsey adds one more coin to a chain of cash that went across Hepworth to celebrate the villages feast

Sock it to them... Pupils at Ashbrow Junior School, who have been helping Romanian orphans. Class six held a fun day with a variety of fund-raising events

Three-year-old Timothy Stephenson crammed 113 objects in a matchbox to beat other members of Quarry Hill pre-school Playgroup, pictured, in a competition to raise funds

Flying the flag... thats what Netherton Moor Cub pack is doing to celebrate the movements 75th birthday - and seen with the groups flag are (front)

Junior health freaks!... Pupils of Kirkroyds Infants school took part in a sponsored bounce as part of an organised Health Day

These Huddersfield Cubs made sure their commemorative flag was going places by flying it high up on a double-decker bus. The Woodhouse pack took up a challenge to design

Playaway... pictured are some of the 20 children from all over Kirklees who enjoyed a play day at Mount Pleasant Sports Centre, Lockwood, organised by Helen Robinson

Dragon Slayers at Bradley Junior School put on a production of a traditional English play. The Pace-Egg play, which tells the story of St George and the dragon, dates back to the 17th century

Captain beaky... the more-than-life-sized puffin swooped into the Childrens Bookshop at Lindley to help celebrate the 50th anniversary of the Puffin company, which publishes childrens books

Cash for the Kurds... Students taking the certificate in pre-vocational education at Huddersfield Technical College have raised £ 100 for the Save the Children Fund Kurdish Children Appeal

Saddleworth Moor, Greater Manchester. 25th April 1966

A new moving pavement in Leeds, West Yorkshire. 24th March 1964

A workman perched above the maddening crowds, takes a lunchtime snooze in the warm October sun in the centre of Leeds, while shoppers walk past below. Leeds, West Yorkshire, 18th October 1962

Grinning sheepishly... seven-year-old Amman Hafiz and Chloe Jenkinson, six, with their two-week-old friend - Snowy the lamb

Wringing out the old... nine-year-olds Victoria Clegg (left) and Mary Claydon help out on a monster clear-up at TP Woods, Marsh

Thank you... Mrs Mary Glazzard, of Oakes and Lindley Kirkwood Hospice Support Group, receives a bumper £ 400 cheque from Rastrick High School fifth former Lynn Cartwright

Teams from local schools competed in the first round of British Telecoms national Kielder Challenge. Simon Mowvley (front left), of Holly Bank School, Lindley

Now, read all about it... budding newshounds at Newsome High School have scooped the honours in a national competition. The school came second in a contest which attracted more than 170 entries

These Kirkburton choristers are not singing for their supper... but for their clothes. Choirmaster Mr David Kaye (right) hopes to provide new gowns for all the choir at Kirkburton Parish Church with

Soccer smiles from Gregory Wadsworth (front left) and Damien Wright as they receive their special certificates from Kirklees Soccer Development Officer Dai Jones after completing the coaching scheme

Building for the future... 20 youngsters at Gledholt Mother and Toddler Club, spent a sponsored activity afternoon sliding down a slide, bouncing on a trampoline

Over 300 Cubs, Scouts and Venture Scouts led by Paddock Youth Band, march through Honley to St Marys Parish Church on St Georges Day to renew their promises

Tree-mendous... these environmentally conscious youngsters have turned Hinchliffe Mill primary school green. Pictured with the children planting one of their 16 trees in a mini-woodland behind

They re off... setting out on a six-mile fun run are girls and boys from Kirkburton uniformed youth movements. Over 70 ran from the villages Church school to raise money for new premises to house

Three-year-old Phillip Auckland presents a £50 cheque from Denby Dale Mothers
Three-year-old Phillip Auckland presents a £ 50 cheque from Denby Dale Mothers and Toddlers Group to Dr Michael Miller, consultant paediatrician at Huddersfield Royal Infirmary

Climbing high... youngsters at Knowl Bank Playschool, Golcar, try out their new climbing frame donated by Colne Valley Round Table

Lending a hand to help animals are these pupils from Hepworth Junior and Infant School. About 90 children from the school painted one of their hands

Cup of joy... St Patricks show off their trophy after winning the Huddersfield Junior Schools netball competition at Lindley

Jumping for joy after raising money for the appeal is young Olivia Rayner. Olivia is pictured with some of the 65 pupils from Wilberlee School, Slaithwaite, who raised about £ 375

Doffing their caps to the ugly duckling of Longroyd Junior School are Ashley Wormald, left, and Adrian Teale. He plays Peter and Ashley has the title role in the schools latest musical

A coffee morning and stalls raised £88 for an organisation to help parents of
A coffee morning and stalls raised £ 88 for an organisation to help parents of still-born children. The money was raised by members of the mother and toddler group

These Mirfield mothers have gone back to basics at Upper Hopton First School. They have joined their children - aged seven to nine - for school recorder lessons

Young environmentalists are hoping to create a wildlife wonderland, from an old graveyard. Members of the Robin Hood Watch Group are to transform the neglected Lindley Methodist Church grounds into a

Jazz musician Louis Armstrong seen here in the Yorkshire countryside whilst visiting England in 1968 to perform at the Batley Variety Club 26th June 1968

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Welcome to West Yorkshire, a captivating region in England's United Kingdom. Explore the enchanting village of Haworth, nestled amidst the breathtaking landscapes of Bronte Country. Immerse yourself in the literary heritage that inspired the renowned Bronte sisters. Transport yourself back in time with the Yorkshire West Riding Historical John Speed 1610 Map, tracing the footsteps of history across this remarkable county. Discover Leeds, a vibrant city boasting architectural marvels like the Grand Theatre, where culture and entertainment thrive. Uncover an antique map showcasing West Yorkshire's rich history, connecting it to neighboring towns such as Derby, Nottingham, and Lincoln. Wander through Middleton Woods near Ilkley and witness nature's masterpiece as bluebells blanket the forest floor. Marvel at Wakefield Bridge and its accompanying Chantry Chapel; these iconic landmarks stand as testaments to West Yorkshire's past. Journey south from Bradford's Manningham area for panoramic views of old wool mills that once shaped this industrial hub. Experience Stile Common Junior School's musical extravaganza - a testament to the call of creativity echoing throughout West Yorkshire. Visit Bradford City Park and be mesmerized by Garden of Light Display in Centenary Square; here art intertwines with urban life. Leeds' Grand Theatre beckons you into its opulent halls for unforgettable performances against a backdrop steeped in European charm. Delve into The Coal Miners Strike litho capturing Streethouse inhabitants digging for coal amidst refuse - an evocative reminder of their resilience. Travel back to 1845 with an unknown creator’s depiction of rustic sports at Harewood House Park – a glimpse into timeless traditions cherished by generations past. West Yorkshire invites you on an extraordinary journey through time and natural wonders – come discover its allure.