THE BBC has opened up its extensive television archives for people in Yorkshire.

The world's oldest television broadcaster celebrates its centenary next year. Its archives form an unrivalled collection of diverse and unusual news footage - much of it shot in Yorkshire.

Spanning the decades from TV’s post-war switch-on, the films are a fascinating snapshot of Yorkshire life, sure to trigger readers’ memories and provide a window into our shared past.

The initial films include the king’s visit to the Royal Agricultural Show at York (with the distinctive clipped tones of 1948), Brian Clough reflecting on his time at LUFC, the worries of Sheffield folk in 1959, nudists at Hornsea in 1973, the world's biggets Yorkshire pudding, Airedale junior school in 1968 and many more treats.

Archive selections will be released on a weekly basisis and we will be uploading many of them to the T&A website for readers to view.

Airedale School pioneered new teaching methods positively influence the pupils from a lower social background.

Fyfe Robertson observed Muriel Pyrah’s teaching techniques for 24 Hours. This was broadcast originally on 22 February 1968.