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
13. Pontefract in 1996
World No2 indoor rowing champion Colin West, working out at the Fitness Base on Northgate in October 1996. | Mel Hulme Photo: Mel Hulme
14. Pontefract in 1996
Pontefract drama group Charter Players were busy rehearsing for their latest production in August 1996. Pictured, from left, are Audrey Haggerty, Helen Watson and Catherine Pidd. | Justin Lloyd Photo: Justin Lloyd
15. Pontefract in 1996
Three of the students at New College, Pontefract in the play Fen at the drama studios at the college in March 1996. Pictured, from left, are Cheryl Godber, Kathryn Brennan, and Sarah Hall. | Roy Fox Photo: Roy Fox
16. Pontefract in 1996
September 1996 and Gillian Breeze of The Wakefield Archers, takes aim with her 40lb pull longbow in the Pomfret 60 Longbow Tournament at Pontefract Castle. | Roy Fox Photo: Roy Fox
17. Pontefract in 1996
Members of the school band at Carleton High pictured in January 1996. | Mark Bickerdike Photo: Mark Bickerdike
18. Pontefract in 1996
Manager Paul Atkinson at The Railway Inn on Mill Dam Lane in January 1996. | Peter Thacker Photo: Peter Thacker