Conisbrough Castle is a beloved landmark in Doncaster which many people visited as part of a school trip in their childhoods.
It has a rich history of Norman lords and connections to past wars.
The castle was the inspiration for Sir Walter Scotts' novel Ivanhoe.
If you want more retro content then read Protests of Doncasters past or Heatwave photos from the 2000s.
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1. Learning the history
A group of school children learning all about the local history in 1996 with castle guide Dave Haywood.
Photo: Steve Taylor
2. Wedding
Janet Cottle and David Scott got married at the castle in 1996.
Photo: Steve Taylor
3. Standing Guard
Castle guide John Martin dressed as a knight standing guard.
Photo: Steve Taylor
4. Reenactment
The Civil War Society held a reenactment at the castle in 1996. Here is Rachel Hahn and Simon Rolf in battle.
Photo: Steve Taylor