This incredible photo of a caravan blown from its standing in a field is one of 16 memories celebrating a decade in the life of Ossett. The 1980s proved to be a decade of ups and downs for the community. Landmarks, shopping local sport and stories which were making the news headlines are all featured in this wonderful trip down memory lane. READ MORE: 18 photos to take you back to Wakefield in 1980
. Ossett in the 1980s
A caravan blown from its standing in a field off Headlands Road in September 1983. Photo: YPN
. Ossett in the 1980s
A clean up was underway after Ossett School was ravaged by fire in January 1981. Photo: Wakefield Express
. Ossett in the 1980s
The opening of Spring Mill Golf Course in 1980. Photo: Wakefield Express
. Ossett in the 1980s
Ossett Parish Church Bell Tower opening in July 1981. Photo: Wakefield Express
. Ossett in the 1980s
St. John's Methodist Church pictured in March 1981. Photo: Wakefield Express
. Ossett in the 1980s
Horbury Bridge at Ossett in March 1982. A railway wagon loaded with a nuclear fuel container jumped the tracks at Healey Mills Marshalling Yard. Photo: YPN
. Ossett in the 1980s
January 1985 and a party of Women's Circle members are pictured during their visit to the Mother's Pride Bakery on Owl Lane. Their tour guide was Dennis Addinall, district area manager, her showing the ladies, front, from left, Sheila Hall, Christine Hedley, Mary West and Joyce Roper some of the company products. Photo: YPN
1. Ossett in the 1980s
A caravan blown from its standing in a field off Headlands Road in September 1983. | YPN Photo: YPN
2. Ossett in the 1980s
A clean up was underway after Ossett School was ravaged by fire in January 1981. | Wakefield Express Photo: Wakefield Express
3. Ossett in the 1980s
Ossett mayoral regalia on display in 1980. | Wakefield Express Photo: Wakefield Express
4. Ossett in the 1980s
The opening of Spring Mill Golf Course in 1980. | Wakefield Express Photo: Wakefield Express
5. Ossett in the 1980s
Ossett Parish Church Bell Tower opening in July 1981. | Wakefield Express Photo: Wakefield Express
6. Ossett in the 1980s
St. John's Methodist Church pictured in March 1981. | Wakefield Express Photo: Wakefield Express