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.
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A demo in Wakefield city centre. | YPN Photo: YPN
8. Wakefield in 1980
Crofton Lump Housing. | YPN Photo: YPN
9. Wakefield in 1980
Shops in Normanton. | YPN Photo: YPN
10. Wakefield in 1980
A packed Westgate car park. | YPN Photo: YPN
11. Wakefield in 1980
Wakefield Theatre Club. | YPN Photo: YPN
12. Wakefield in 1980
A night view of Westgate junction. | YPN Photo: YPN
