TALKING CAS NEW YEAR EDITION - 1926 TO 2026, A CASTLEFORD CENTURY
Happy New Year, Castleford As we step into 2026, we’re also stepping into a truly special year, one packed with centenaries that help tell the story of who we are, where we’ve come from, and where we might be heading next. A hundred years ago, Castleford felt the full force of events that shaped communities across the country. The 1926 General Strike hit mining families especially hard, and here in Cas, coal mining was not just an industry; it was the backbone of everyday life. Behind every pit were families, friendships, and a shared resilience that still echoes through the town today. Yet 1926 was not only a year of hardship. It was also a year of beginnings. Out of those challenging times came institutions that have become part of our identity: the Castleford Male Voice Choir raised its first harmonies, the Royal Naval Association was formed, and Castleford Tigers began the journey that would make them one of the most recognised names in rugby league. Even in difficult times, Cas fo...