1980 proved to be a 12 months of change for the city and its residents. The music stopped at Tiffany's, a nightspot which had welcomed generations of revellers through its doors. Elsewhere Wakey was a city building for the future with work starting on The Ridings development while flooding caused chaos for motorists. Enjoy these photos charting a year in the life of Wakefield. READ MORE: 31 photos to take you back to Wakefield in 1996
. Wakefield in 1980
Enjoy these photo memories of Wakefield in 1980.
. Wakefield in 1980
The topping out ceremony at The Ridings shopping centre development.
. Wakefield in 1980
Shoppers in Wakefield's indoor market.
. Wakefield in 1980
Do you remember these indoor market stalls?
. Wakefield in 1980
Lofthouse Colliery.
. Wakefield in 1980
Does this view look familiar? It is Johnson Street.
. Wakefield in 1980
Heath Water Tower.
. Wakefield in 1980
A demo in Wakefield city centre.
. Wakefield in 1980
Crofton Lump Housing.
. Wakefield in 1980
Shops in Normanton.
1. Wakefield in 1980
The topping out ceremony at The Ridings shopping centre development.
2. Wakefield in 1980
Shoppers in Wakefield's indoor market.
3. Wakefield in 1980
Do you remember these indoor market stalls?
4. Wakefield in 1980
Lofthouse Colliery.
5. Wakefield in 1980
Does this view look familiar? It is Johnson Street.
6. Wakefield in 1980
Heath Water Tower.