Yorkshire retro: 41 nostalgic photos capture lost landmarks, from pubs and schools to much-missed waterpark

How many of these lost buildings and other structures do you remember?

These photos show how much Yorkshire has changed over the years, capturing lost landmarks before and during demolition.

Old schools, pubs, shops and railway stations are pictured in this retro photo gallery, taking you from the 60s to the noughties.

Power stations, iconic tower blocks, a swimming pool and even a once-popular waterpark all feature too.

Dramatic photos show crowds watching as towers are brought crashing down by controlled explosions, or wrecking crews reveal the skeleton of iconic buildings, offering a rare view inside.

Other pictures show well-known buildings and other structures as you might remember them, before the bulldozers arrived.

Do these nostalgic photos bring back any memories for you, and which building that was demolished during your lifetime do you miss most?

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