Yorkshire fishermen with their catch, a large monkfish in February 1934.

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Yorkshire in February: 10 captivating photos show what the region was like in the early to mid 1900s including fishermen showing off their catch

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Published 2nd Feb 2026, 11:45 GMT

We’ve taken a look at what Yorkshire was like in February in the early to mid 1900s - from fishermen with their catch to actor Wilfred Pickles’ visit.

Major events in the UK between 1900 and 1950 were the death of Queen Victoria, the surge of the Labour Party, the suffragette movement and two World Wars - a lot has happened.

History isn’t just made up of big moments, it’s also made up of the actions of ordinary folk getting by day to day and these photos depict the people of Yorkshire getting through various challenges with a smile.

9. ARP Queen

Jennie Dawson, recently chosen as ARP Queen of three mining villages in Yorkshire, with various gas masks in February 1939. Photo: B. Marshall / Fox Photos / Getty Images

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10. Flooded streets of Tadcaster

A high-angle view of a truck ferrying villagers through the flooded streets of Tadcaster in February 1950. Photo: Keystone / Hulton Archive / Getty Images

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Yorkshire in February: 10 captivating photos show what the region was like in the early to mid 1900s including fishermen showing off their catch

We’ve taken a look at what Yorkshire was like in February in the early to mid 1900s - from fishermen with their catch to actor Wilfred Pickles’ visit.

9. ARP Queen

10. Flooded streets of Tadcaster

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