Picture special: See how Dewsbury used to look from the sky with these terrific aerial shots from 15 years ago

By Adam Cheshire

Published 4th Oct 2025, 06:00 GMT

See how much - or little - has changed in Dewsbury and the surrounding area thanks to these brilliant aerial photos taken from the sky in 2010.

The town centre, Dewsbury Moor, Thornhill Lees, Earlsheaton, Savile Town and Crow Nest Park all feature in these wonderful 23 nostalgic pictures.

Has much changed in Dewsbury from above over the last 15 years?

Enjoy looking through this fabulous gallery (photo credits – Diane Allen).

Dewsbury Market. Photo: DIANE ALLEN

Overlooking Earlsheaton High School, now called Manor Croft Academy. Photo: DIANE ALLEN

Hanging Heaton Golf Club. Photo: DIANE ALLEN

Dewsbury from above. Photo: DIANE ALLEN

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