They showcase different aspects of life around the town in 1996. These photos, plucked from the YEP archive, feature shops, pubs, restaurants, sports teams as well as a raft of familiar faces and stories making the news during the 12 months. Spotted anyone you remember? READ MORE: 31 photos to take you back to Wakefield in 1996
7. Pontefract in 1996
Staff at Ropergate Dental Practice in Feberuary 1996. Pictured, from left, are Nick and Richard White, dental nurses Vicky Parker and Alyson Hare and receptionist Paula Higgs. | Roy Fox Photo: Roy Fox
8. Pontefract in 1996
Special Constable Mike Murphy with members of the Darrington Neighbourhood Watch in October 1996. Pictured, from left, are John and Estelle Spencer, landlord and landlady of the Spread Eagle public house, Darrington, Iain Glass, chair of the Darrington Parish Council, Vera Stone, Peter Revell and Ken Pudley. The neighbourhood watch were taking part in the General Accident Neighbourhood Watch Medals Competition. | Mel Hulme Photo: Mel Hulme
9. Pontefract in 1996
Frankie Dettori, second from left, riding Maradata wins the 3.45, The Clayton Bigley Partnership Handicap Stakes at Pontefract Races in October 1996. | Bruce Rollinson Photo: Bruce Rollinson
10. Pontefract in 1996
With help from Pontefract Museum, a historical treasure hunt was organised in June 1996 by The Counting House pub in historic Swales Yard which dates back to 1354, for the benefit of children from three local schools. On hand to entertain the royalty and children was jester, Martin Duffy seen here with, from left, with Sarah Rudge, from St Giles C of E Junior and Infants, Lucy Jackson from the Rookeries Junior and Infants and Emily Barrett from Halfpenny Lane Junior and Infants. | Peter Thacker Photo: Peter Thacker
11. Ponetfract in 1996
Young Katie Walton dozes as a band from Germany, Orchestra Herne 62, entertains shoppers in Pontefract town centre in April 1996. | Mel Hulme Photo: Mel Hulme
12. Pontefract in 1996
Pontefract Collieries AFC pictured in December 1996 who played in the Norther Counties League East Premier Division. Back row, from left, are Jim Kenyon, (manager) Gary Cygan, Kevin Severn, Jon Padgett, Alan Scott, Neil Jackson, Chris Hunt, Alan Dean (physiotherapist) and Frank MacLachlan, (assistant manager). Front row, from left, are Ron Winter, (team coach) Andy Hart, David Kearns, Dean Helliwell, Darren Holmes, Kieran Patrick, Colin Hodgson and Mickey Clough. | Mel Hulme Photo: Mel Hulme