September in Yorkshire: Stunning photos show what the region looked like in early autumn over 70 years ago

As we enter into the autumn season we have taken a nostalgic trip down memory lane to Yorkshire in September more than 70 years ago.

It’s good every now and then to reflect on what has changed over the decades and what has remained the same.

Browsing through our archives is always a cathartic experience and there is plenty to look at in this selection.

5. Pontefract Races

Mr and Mrs Hartigan and Mr GF Hartigan at the Pontefract Races in Yorkshire, standing with an RAC driver in September 1926. Photo: G. Adams / Getty Images

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6. Fishgirls

Fishergirls at work in Scarborough in September 1930. Photo: Fox Photos / Getty Images

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7. Counting money

Students at a Sheffield commercial college learned to count money using 200 worth of real notes and coins in September 1936. Photo: Nick Yapp / Getty Images