Featherstone Old School Days - West Yorkshire

Featherstone Old School Days - West Yorkshire "Bringing the past to life, one photograph at a time."

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n't intentionally publish anything visual or written that could be considered obscene, inflammatory, or indecent according to the law. We also have a firm rule against content that might corrupt public morals, encourage violence, incite disorder, promote hate (including bullying), harass or distress anyone, or encourage self-harm, suicide, or unhealthy practices like eating disorders. Our commitment at Featherstone Old School Days is to keep all our users, both children and adults, safe from content that is obscene, offensive, harmful, or potentially harmful. This is something we take seriously and is guided by the Online Safety Act 2023, all other relevant laws, and the principles of data protection under the UK GDPR. We strive to ensure that everything we publish is suitable for a general audience and follows Meta's guidelines, including their minimum age of 13 and Community Standards. We don't believe our content is obscene or offensive as legally defined, nor do we think it's likely to cause distress to our viewers. However, if after reading this, you feel that accessing Featherstone Old School Days might cause you harassment, alarm, or distress (whether emotional or otherwise), or if you are under the age of thirteen (13), we strongly advise you not to visit our page or any other groups we manage. Ultimately, the content you see on FOSD is meant to reflect everyday life, especially those "School Days" we remember. We source these images from various channels, including our community, publicly available resources, and other social media platforms.

New Priory (Featherstone)Enjoy - AdminDon't forget to like and follow our page.. for more*image - social media submissio...
27/07/2025

New Priory (Featherstone)

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26/07/2025

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AN ELDERLY man's idea of exercise is to cycle 100 miles on a Sunday — and be back home in time for tea.Mr. Archie Steele...
26/07/2025

AN ELDERLY man's idea of exercise is to cycle 100 miles on a Sunday — and be back home in time for tea.

Mr. Archie Steele, 74, was back in the saddle again yesterday taking out yet another promising crop of cyclists on his umpteenth "short" run of 50 miles, this time to Boothferry, near Goole, and back to Featherstone, near Pontefract.

Mr. Steele, a retired colliery weighman, of Albert Street, Featherstone, has hardly missed a Sunday in 50 years with Featherstone Road Club — and he claims to be one of the oldest cyclists regularly riding with the club.

He prefers to try to keep up with the young ones, although he admits to taking the occasional breather by walking up hills.

Mr. Steele, the last surviving active founder member of the club, has held almost every office and is presently secretary.

But his biggest contribution is made on Sunday morning when he gives advice to the novices even though, he says, they do not follow it.

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Challenge Cup 1952 - Received from Phil Sutton - With ThanksDon't forget to share, like and followEnjoy - Admin ...
25/07/2025

Challenge Cup 1952 - Received from Phil Sutton - With Thanks

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Featherstone Rovers v Hull 1983 Wembley.A few Featherstone 'High Schoolers' on this photo grab from a news video clip so...
25/07/2025

Featherstone Rovers v Hull 1983 Wembley.

A few Featherstone 'High Schoolers' on this photo grab from a news video clip so not perfect but worth sharing.

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Station Lane 1973 - Home-coming of Featherstone Rovers.On-lookers stand at the bottom of Station Lane waiting for a glim...
24/07/2025

Station Lane 1973 - Home-coming of Featherstone Rovers.

On-lookers stand at the bottom of Station Lane waiting for a glimpse of their hero's. Do you recognise anyone?

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(Not Featherstone) Wakefield Chantry Bridge (c1932)The black and white photograph captures a solemn funeral procession m...
24/07/2025

(Not Featherstone) Wakefield Chantry Bridge (c1932)

The black and white photograph captures a solemn funeral procession making its way along a cobblestone street in Wakefield, as indicated by the caption "Funeral Procession (Chantry Chapel - Wakefield)". The scene is filled with numerous horse-drawn carriages, each following closely behind the other, suggesting a large turnout for the departed whom was probably of some standing with the community.

Some of those walking with the hearse are adorned with a sash with the insignia of an unknow group or society.

Police officers appear to be patrolling and keeping an eye on things and traffic.

People line both sides of the street, most appearing to be on foot, observing the passing procession. Many of the individuals are dressed in darker attire, befitting the somber occasion. A few figures in the foreground appear to be part of the immediate funeral party, walking alongside or near the carriages.

The architecture in the background provides a sense of the location. Chantry Chapel stands on the right side of the street. The buildings across the street are less distinct but suggest an industrial purpose.

Overhead, tram lines are visible, supported by poles, indicating that this was a time when trams were a mode of transportation in Wakefield. The sky appears overcast, contributing to the overall mood of the scene. The photograph offers a glimpse into a past era, capturing a community coming together to pay their respects.

Trams were in operation between 1905 - 1932

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Here's one for those of a certain vintage! - How many do you remember. Can you you name the show that "Thora Hird and Fr...
23/07/2025

Here's one for those of a certain vintage! - How many do you remember. Can you you name the show that "Thora Hird and Freddie Frinton" were the main characters.

The clue is - 'Come and see the Mrs"

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Children at Purston Infant School get a police visit; and talk on road safety and other matters.Best Wishes*Image- Inte...
22/07/2025

Children at Purston Infant School get a police visit; and talk on road safety and other matters.

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Welcome To Featherstone Old School Days - Est August 2020

Congratulations and Welcome! You’ve arrived at Featherstone Old School Days page.

A Social History page showing life growing up in Featherstone which incorporates Purston Jaglin and the villages of Streethouse, Sharlston, Ackton and Snydale.

Hopefully it'll give you an insight into the lives of children and young adults from these areas and give you an idea of just how much life has changed from times gone by.

We actively encourage followers to interact with our page and would like viewer submissions to drive it forward. So with this in mind...