OK - here's a photo that is not of Pontefract, but, who knows, there may be some past local residents in it. I came across this one walking through Leeds market - the open market that is between the covered market and the bus station, where all kinds of second hand paraphernalia can be found - old tobacco tins, badges, magazines, books, photos, etc.

The location of this shot is evidently one of the terraces of the Houses of Parliament, in fact it may well be the terrace of the House of Commons. You can see Westminster Bridge in the background. It looks as though there has been some kind of ceremony, possibly some kind of presentation, as medals are very much in evidence - particularly on the women, who seem to form the majority of the crowd.

As the photo turned up in Leeds, it may be reasonable to assume that somebody travelled down from Leeds to this event.

The approximate date of this gathering is a bit of a mystery - some have said it may be just after the Second World War. Any ideas? If you think you know the year and the event let us know via the commments.