25 years ago: A cross built of fire-blackened timber from the Valley Parade stand was to form the centrepiece of an altar for a memorial service at the ground.
50 years ago: It was reported that the prototype of a new aircraft which would be seen in the skies over the West Riding within 12 months had made its first flight.
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