54-760: Savile Park Cricket Ground on Lumley Street in Castleford held a list A limited overs game in May 1967 when Yorkshire CCC played Cambridgeshire in the Gillette Cup, bowling the visitors out for 43. In May 2000 the touring Zimbabwe team defeated a strong Marylebone Cricket Club side in another List A game at the venue [1] . It has also hosted many Yorkshire Second XI games and Minor Counties fixtures in addition to Castleford club cricket. 53°43′12.98″N 1°21′54.44″W / 53.7202722°N 1.3651222°W / 53.7202722; -1.3651222 This article about
108-725: A cricket ground in England is a stub . You can help Misplaced Pages by expanding it . Castleford Castleford is a town within the City of Wakefield district, West Yorkshire , England. It had a population of 45,106 at a 2021 population estimate. Historically in the West Riding of Yorkshire , to the north of the town centre the River Calder joins the River Aire and the Aire and Calder Navigation . It
162-601: A Burberry gift card, which they could reinvest in the brand, with the aim of promoting resale and reducing clothing waste. Research by the social democratic party in the European Parliament , the Sheffield Hallam University and other groups accused Burberry in 2023 of using Uyghur forced labour camps provided by the Sunrise Manufacture Group Co. for production of clothing. In July 2024,
216-511: A change in leadership for the group, with Gobetti and Ahrends having left in the previous years. In May 2018, it was reported that Burberry had filed a lawsuit against Target Corporation , claiming that Target had copied its check print designs and was seeking an amount of $ 2 million, in addition to its legal costs. In July 2018, it was reported that in the previous five years Burberry had destroyed unsold clothes, accessories, and perfume worth over £90m in order to protect its brand and prevent
270-616: A community online radio station serving the town and surrounding areas. The local newspaper is a weekly called Pontefract and Castleford Express. Stoneground Records is a local independent record label named after the Stoneground Flour Mills on the River Aire. Castleford is only 0.93 miles (1.5 km) away from the M62 at Junction 32 via the A656 road . It has other A roads that criss-cross
324-565: A new target to reduce supply chain emissions (i.e. assets not owned or controlled by the reporting organisation) by 46% by 2030, an increase from an earlier pledge of a 30% reduction. In March 2021, Burberry was the first luxury brand to be targeted in China as part of the backlash regarding sanctions against the alleged human rights abuses in Xinjiang . Brand ambassador and Actress Zhou Dongyu terminated her contract with Burberry. In April 2022, after
378-780: A small further and higher education college on the Castleford Campus of Wakefield College in Glasshoughton. Castleford has multiple rugby league teams. The local team, Castleford Tigers was formed in 1926, Castleford was one of the twelve founder members of Super League when the new league format was introduced in 1996. The 'Tigers' nickname and logo were introduced in 1992 and the club's honours include four Challenge Cup and one Super League Leaders Shield. The club have been based at Wheldon Road since 1927. Castleford also has two other lower league rugby league teams, Castleford Lock Lane and Castleford Panthers. Both Lock Lane and
432-578: A year depending on sales targets being met. In July 2016, it was announced that Celine boss Marco Gobbetti would become CEO of Burberry plc, while Bailey became the Creative Director with the title of President. In 2016, the label launched its "Mr Burberry" fragrance. In early May 2017, the store announced it was moving 300 employees from London to Leeds. In July 2017, Gobbetti replaced Bailey as CEO. In March 2018, Burberry named Riccardo Tisci , creative director at Givenchy from 2005 to 2017, as
486-485: A £40 million cost-cutting program, aiming to stabilize the brand and refocus on its core outerwear and iconic trench coats. As part of the turnaround, Burberry planned to cut £40 million annually, with £25 million expected in the 2025 financial year. Though the company refrained from specifying job cuts, it confirmed it was streamlining office teams. Schulman also introduced a new outerwear campaign and appointed new managers in key divisions. Burberry's shares rose 16% following
540-690: Is a British luxury fashion house established in 1856 by Thomas Burberry and headquartered in London , England. It designs and distributes ready to wear , including trench coats , leather accessories, and footwear. It is listed on the London Stock Exchange and is a constituent of the FTSE 250 Index . Burberry was founded in 1856 when 21-year-old Thomas Burberry , a former draper's apprentice, opened his own store in Basingstoke , Hampshire, England. By 1870,
594-406: Is also home to Frankie & Benny's and Nando's restaurants. It is also home to a 14-screen Cineworld , which underwent a refit in 2018 and is now home to a 4DX screen and a Screen X. Castleford has an open and an indoor market, a shopping centre on Carlton Street and a retail park; in addition, Asda , Morrisons , Aldi and Co-operative supermarkets are located there. In December 2013,
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#1732844592508648-471: Is home to the rugby league Super League team Castleford Tigers . Castleford's history dates back to Roman times , archaeological evidence points to modern day Castleford being built upon a Roman army settlement which was called Lagentium (thought to mean 'The Place of the Swordsmen'). Roman funeral urns have been found in modern-day Castleford, giving further evidence to this theory. A Roman milestone
702-494: Is located north east of Wakefield , north of Pontefract and south east of Leeds . Castleford is the largest town in the Wakefield district after Wakefield itself. The town is the site of a Roman settlement. Within the historical Municipal Borough of Castleford are the suburbs of Airedale , Cutsyke, Ferry Fryston , Fryston Village, Glasshoughton , Half Acres, Hightown, Lock Lane, Townville, Wheldale and Whitwood. Castleford
756-544: The Castleford Forum Museum , a library and heritage museum, opened in a new building. The town's library had been in temporary accommodation for two years, while the old site was redeveloped. The existing frontage was kept, while the building further back was demolished. A new three-floor building was then constructed. The town centre has public houses , bars and social clubs, although the number of these has declined in recent years with leisure becoming focused on
810-575: The Xscape complex. In 2000, three nightclubs were situated in the town centre; today, none remain. Local news and television programmes are provided by BBC Yorkshire and ITV Yorkshire . Television signals are received from the Emley Moor TV transmitter. The town's local radio stations are BBC Radio Leeds on 92.4 FM, Greatest Hits Radio Yorkshire on 106.8 FM, Heart Yorkshire on 106.2 FM, Capital Yorkshire on 105.1 FM and 5 Towns FM,
864-448: The chief creative officer from 2014, as well as chief executive (CEO) from 2014 until November 2017. Bailey stepped down as chief creative officer in March 2018 and had departed the brand completely by the end of 2018. Between 2001 and 2005, Burberry became associated with " chav " and football hooligan culture. This change in the brand reputation was attributed to lower priced products,
918-514: The market capitalization more than tripled to £7 billion. Burberry promotes its British origins; as of July 2012, Burberry maintained two production facilities in Great Britain, one in Castleford producing raincoats, and one in Keighley . In spring 2014, Bailey became CEO of Burberry and retained the role of chief creative officer. His basic salary was £1.1m, with total compensation of up to £10m
972-601: The 1920s Castleford Town played in the Midland League alongside clubs such as Doncaster Rovers, Chesterfield, Scunthorpe United, Halifax Town, Leeds United (for 1919–20 season only), Lincoln City and Mansfield Town. This league also contained the reserve sides of Sheffield Wednesday, Barnsley, Nottingham Forest, Grimsby Town and Hull City. In 1920 Castleford reached the 2nd round of the FA Cup, losing 2–3 at Bradford Park Avenue. Castleford played at Wheldon Road – when they shut down
1026-612: The 1930s. The urban district was incorporated as a municipal borough in 1955. Castleford Civic Centre was completed in 1970. Following the Local Government Act 1972 , the Municipal Borough of Castleford was abolished on 1 April 1974; it then became an unparished area of the City of Wakefield , a metropolitan borough in West Yorkshire . Castleford is now controlled by Wakefield Council . Three electoral wards cover
1080-488: The 19th century, Castleford became a boomtown with the population growing from 1,000 to 14,000 as collieries opened around the town; however, these collieries closed in the 20th century. Ferrybridge Power Station and Kellingley Colliery have also closed (in 2015 and 2016 respectively) and used to employ Castleford residents. The newer warehouses and distribution centres in Glasshoughton have brought in many new jobs to
1134-639: The Equestrian Knight logo. The advertising campaign features British models and musicians Shygirl , Liberty Ross and Skepta . In April 2023, rapper Kano fronted a Burberry marketing campaign introduced by Lee in February 2023. The new direction was phrased as "a modern take on British luxury". In October 2023, Burberry collaborated with Vestiaire Collective on a new circular style project. This partnership would allow customers to exchange their second-hand Burberry clothing and handbags for
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#17328445925081188-591: The First World War; it was worn by British officers in the trenches. After the war, it became popular with civilians. The Burberry check has been in use since at least the 1920s, primarily as a lining in its trench coats. The celebrity motorcycling sisters Betty and Nancy Debenham wore their trench coats for travelling and racing in the 1920s and recommended the garment in their 1928 book Motor-Cycling for Women . Burberry also specially designed aviation garments. They outfitted Mrs Victor Bruce for her 1930 round
1242-634: The Panthers play in the fourth tier of British Rugby League, meanwhile Castleford Tigers have play in the top tier of British Rugby League. Castleford Tigers have played majority of their Rugby League in the top tier and have done since their promotion in 2008, to present day. Rugby league in the town was originally represented by Castleford , unrelated to Castleford RUFC, who did not participate in The schism in English rugby and still exist, nor were they predecessors of
1296-547: The UK in October 2006, and in the rest of the EU in 2007. It was reported in 2012 that Ahrendts was the highest paid CEO in the UK, making £16.9m. In October 2013, it was announced that Ahrendts would take up the position of Senior Vice President of retail and online at Apple, Inc. from April 2014, and would be replaced as CEO by Bailey. During her tenure, sales increased to over £2 billion, and
1350-513: The area. In 2008 Grand Designs presenter Kevin McCloud and Channel 4 led a community regeneration scheme to redevelop Castleford. In February 2017 Castleford Swimming Pool closed. A new modern leisure facility including a swimming pool is proposed for nearby Pontefract Park. Built in 1890 the underpass/bridge made by Deborah Saunt Called the Tickle Cock Bridge was established and
1404-466: The brand's chief creative officer. He said: "I am honoured and delighted to be joining Burberry as its new chief creative officer and reuniting with Marco Gobbetti. I have an enormous respect for Burberry's British heritage and global appeal and I am excited about the potential of this exceptional brand." A few months later, Tisci presented a new logo and monogram for the brand, designed by the English graphic designer Peter Saville . In April 2018, it
1458-602: The business had established itself by focusing on the development of outdoors attire. In 1879, Burberry introduced gabardine to his brand, a hardwearing, water-resistant yet breathable fabric, in which the yarn is waterproofed before weaving. In 1891, Burberry opened a shop in the Haymarket , London. In 1901, the Burberry Equestrian Knight logo was developed containing the Latin word "Prorsum", meaning "forwards", and it
1512-713: The company announced a profit warning and the departure of its chief executive Jonathan Akeroyd, to be replaced by Joshua Schulman. The company also reported significant sales declines across its markets in the first quarter, with store sales dropping 23% in the Americas and Asia Pacific, and 16% in Europe, the Middle East, India and Africa. The company's shares fell 15% following the announcement, and it suspended dividend payments. Burberry also revealed plans for job cuts, primarily in its UK corporate office. In November 2024, Burberry launched
1566-407: The company's chief operating and financial officer announced a ban on the use of exotic skins—such as alligator and snake—in its collections. In September 2022, Burberry announced designer Daniel Lee , former creative director of Bottega Veneta , as Riccardo Tisci's replacement as the company's chief creative officer. In February 2023 a new logo and branding was introduced: this brought back
1620-563: The current Castleford Tigers who were founded in 1926. The original Castleford rugby league club played in the Northern Union (Rugby Football League) from 1896–97 to 1905–06 , and it had one player named Isaac Cole who won a cap for England in 1906 against Other Nationalities . From June 1979 to July 1980, Castleford had its own Speedway racing team, The Kings, based at the Castleford Whitwood Stadium . The circuit
1674-524: The departure of Marco Gobbetti , the Versace boss Jonathan Akeroyd took over Burberry as the next chief executive in a deal including a £6m golden hello to cover the loss of bonus and share awards for leaving his previous position. In July, 2022, Burberry announced Thai artist Vachirawit Chivaaree as their first Global Brand Ambassador from the South Asia-Pacific Region. Later in 2022,
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1728-468: The early 18th century until 1961, notably the Castleford Pottery (1790–1820) of David Dunderdale, which gave its name to "Castleford-type" stonewares. Castleford was established as an urban district , in the administrative county of the West Riding of Yorkshire in 1894 under the Local Government Act 1894 , with an urban district council. Whitwood and Glasshoughton were added to the district in
1782-533: The factory is due to remain in the town for the foreseeable future. A large Nestlé factory, which produced Toffee Crisp and After Eights for 40 years, closed in 2012 and demolition starting in 2014 to make way for housing. Castleford has previously been home to Dunsford and Wesley Textiles, which at peak business times had three factories in Castleford which have all since ceased production. TEVA also have their UK headquarters here. Castleford had potteries from
1836-614: The ground was taken over by the rugby league team. Castleford hosted two greyhound tracks both of which are no longer in existence. The first was in Whitwood and held racing from 1939 until 2001. The second track was the slightly larger 1,500 capacity Castleford Sports Stadium located east of Lock Lane sitting on the north bank of the River Aire. People born in Castleford: [REDACTED] Media related to Castleford, West Yorkshire at Wikimedia Commons Burberry Burberry Group plc
1890-464: The items being stolen or sold cheaply. While a representative of Greenpeace criticised the decision, Burberry claimed that the energy generated from burning its products was captured , making it environmentally friendly. According to Burberry's annual report, by the end of the financial year 2018, the company had destroyed goods worth £28.6m, an increase on the £26.9m from its financial year 2017. In September 2018, Burberry reported that it would stop
1944-527: The practice of burning unsold goods, with immediate effect. Burberry also announced it would stop using real fur in its products, and would phase out existing fur items. In February 2019, Burberry apologized for showcasing a hoodie with a noose around the neck in its show at the London Fashion Week . Burberry said it had removed the item from its collection, after criticism from one of its own models led to an online backlash. In February 2020 Burberry
1998-664: The proliferation of counterfeit goods adopting Burberry's trademark check pattern , and adoption by celebrities prominently identified with "chav" culture. The association with football hooliganism led to the wearing of Burberry check garments being banned at some venues. Burberry Group plc was initially floated on the London Stock Exchange in July 2002. GUS divested its remaining interest in Burberry in December 2005. In 2005, Sanyo-shokai
2052-585: The section retained for freight workings only. Castleford also had a second service to Leeds that left the station eastwards and swung north onto the former Castleford–Garforth line , which saw services calling at Ledston and Kippax, before arriving in Garforth and continuing to Leeds. In December 2023, services were restored towards York, with Transpennine Express providing four round-trips daily, from Manchester Piccadilly to York via Huddersfield , Wakefield Kirkgate and Castleford. The Glasshoughton area of
2106-509: The strict control of headquarters in London, were produced and distributed through independent retail stores worldwide as well as through the Burberry stores, and contributed to the growth of the brand in sales and profits through to the late 90s, although the full extent of sales was not apparent in the parent company accounts since much was done through licensed agreements. The company had signed Lord Lichfield as photographer, Lord (Leonard) Wolfson
2160-509: The then chav-like reputation that the brand had acquired at the end of Bravo's tenure and the cheapening effect of the brand's omnipresence, by removing the brand's check-pattern from all but 10% of the company's products, taking the fragrance and beauty product licenses back in-house and buying out the Spanish franchise that was worth 20% of group revenues. Burberry first sold on line in the US, then in
2214-614: The town and provide access to Junction 31 on the same motorway. The rivers Aire and Calder have a confluence just north-west of the town and also feed the Aire and Calder Navigation. Whilst it is an industrial waterway, it also hosts tourism with moorings on the Castleford Cut of the Navigation. Castleford railway station is situated on both the Hallam and Pontefract lines ; these lines connect
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2268-419: The town directly with Leeds , Barnsley , Goole , Pontefract and Sheffield . All trains arrive from the west and leave in that same direction. In January 2021, the station was completely revamped, providing a modern waiting facility, sheltered cycle parking and changes to the car park layout. Train services used to travel eastwards to York , via Burton Salmon , but passenger workings ceased in 1970 with
2322-919: The town is served by its own railway station , which is situated one stop beyond Castleford on the Pontefract line. In 2016, a new £6 million bus station was opened adjacent to the railway station to allow an integrated travel site for the 12,000 people using the bus station per day. Local services are provided primarily by Arriva Yorkshire , but also by Globe Holidays (Barnsley) and Ross Travel. Routes link Castleford with Leeds, Pontefract and Wakefield. The town's primary schools for young children are Wheldon Infant School, Castleford Park Junior, Smawthorne Henry Moore, Townville Infant School, Airedale Juniors, Oyster Park Primary, Fairburn View Primary, Three Lane Ends Academy, Ackton Pastures and Half Acres. Castleford's secondary schools for children aged 11–16 are Castleford Academy and Airedale Academy . The town has
2376-630: The town: Airedale and Ferry Fryston; Altofts and Whitwood; and Castleford Central and Glasshoughton. The town contains the Junction 32 multi-store outlet shopping village and the Xscape leisure complex, both in the Glasshoughton suburb at the south of the town. Within Xscape is the large Snozone , which used to have Britain's largest indoor real snow slope; this was later edged out by Chillfactore in Manchester. It
2430-494: The world flight and her one woman flight to Japan. She wore a reversible coat with waterproof gabardine outside for flying and with a tweed inner side which could be turned outside to create a smart look for disembarking under the glare of the publicity her exploites attracted. In 1937, A. E. Clouston and Betty Kirby-Green broke the world record for the fastest return flight from London to Cape Town in The Burberry airplane that
2484-627: Was 202 yards and the team never entered the league – only challenge matches were staged. In the 1960s, motorcycle scrambling used to take place on the north side of the hill at Queens Park. This was often featured on the BBC's Grandstand sports programme on Saturday afternoons and was commentated upon by Murray Walker . Glasshoughton Welfare play in the Northern Counties East League, Fryston Colliery Welfare were members of this league until they left in 1991 due to ground grading problems. In
2538-400: Was Chairman and Stanley Peacock OBE Managing Director. In 1997, GUS director Victor Barnett became chairman of Burberry, hiring Rose Marie Bravo to execute a corporate reorganization and restoration of the brand as a luxury fashion house. Barnett led the company up to its successful IPO in 2001. In May 2001, Christopher Bailey joined Burberry as creative director . Bailey was
2592-572: Was announced that Sir John Peace would be stepping down as chairman of the board and would be replaced by as chairman by Gerry Murphy . Murphy said: "Burberry is a unique British brand that I have admired for a long time and I am looking forward to working with Marco Gobbetti and the Board to guide the company through its next phase of growth." Murphy had been CEO of Kingfisher plc , as well as being current chairman of Tate and Lyle and Blackstone Group International Partners LLP. Peace's departure marked
2646-544: Was forced to close 24 of its 64 Chinese mainland stores because of the COVID-19 pandemic . By July 2020, the company announced it would cut 500 jobs worldwide, including 150 in its UK head offices, in an effort to save £55 million following a reduction in sales due to the COVID-19 pandemic. In 2021, Burberry announced that it would become a "climate positive" company by 2040. The fashion brand also announced that it would commit to
2700-468: Was refurbished in 2003 and was closed around Christmas 2005, but was completed in 2008. Also known by its original name The Tittle Cot bridge but was later changed To Tickle Cock and still has a controversial stance. Burberry , the retailer and designer label, has a factory in the town, plans were proposed to close this once a new facility was built in Leeds. However these plans were put on hold in 2016 and
2754-459: Was registered as a trademark in 1909. In 1911, the company became the outfitters for Roald Amundsen , the first man to reach the South Pole , and Ernest Shackleton , who led a 1914 expedition to cross Antarctica. A Burberry gabardine jacket was worn by George Mallory on his attempt on Mount Everest in 1924. Adapted to meet the needs of military personnel, the " trench coat " was born during
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#17328445925082808-426: Was sponsored by the brand. Burberry was an independent family-controlled company until 1955, when Great Universal Stores (GUS) assumed ownership. During the 1970s and 1980s, Burberry signed agreements with worldwide manufacturers to produce goods complementary to the existing British collection, such as suits, trousers, shirts, sportswear and accessories, for men, women, and children. These products, designed under
2862-516: Was the Burberry ready-to-wear licence holder in Japan, with retail value of €435 million. In 2006, Rose Marie Bravo , who as chief executive had led Burberry to mass market success through licensing, retired. She was replaced by another American, Angela Ahrendts , who joined from Liz Claiborne in January 2006, and took up the position of CEO on 1 July 2006. Ahrendts and Bailey successfully turned around
2916-613: Was unearthed in Beancroft Road, now believed to be in Leeds City Museum. Queen's Park in Castleford provides evidence of Roundhouses used by the Anglo Saxons . This was a strategic area due to the views of the entire settlement. The history of the area includes Oliver Cromwell 's encampment in nearby Knottingley and Ferrybridge (originally thought to be in Castleford itself) whilst his forces laid siege to Pontefract Castle. In
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