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
25. Pontefract in 1996
This is Pontefract's own Joanne Priestley who was the female winner of 'Face of the Future', a modelling competition for young people aged 14 to 18. It was organised by Strutts Model Agency and supported by the Yorkshire Evening Post. The competition was held at the Headrow Shopping Centre. | Peter Thacker Photo: Peter Thacker
26. Pontefract in 1996
Pontefract's own Joan Firth was retiring in October 1996 after 40 years working as a poppy organiser. | James Hardisty Photo: James Hardisty
27. Pontefract in 1996
Old Sharlston CC, who played in Division Two of the Pontefract section of the Yorkshire Council League, pictured in June 1996. Back row, from left, are Stuart Bailey, Craig Lingard, Rob Killingbeck, Eric Ball, Mark Garside and Steve Craig. Front row, from left, are David Taylor, (scorer) Andy Dix, Richard Wood, (captain) Jason Ball, Mick Taylor and Keith Hartshorne. | Mel Hulme Photo: Mel Hulme
28. Pontefract in 1996
Chris Pennock celebrates with a bag of Pontefract Cakes in September 1996 after campaigning to get Ropergate/Beastfair Street changed to Liquorice Way. | Dan Oxtoby Photo: Dan Oxtoby
29. Pontefract in 1996
Do you remember Craig Wearmouth? He was landlord of the Counting House Inn. | James Hardisty Photo: James Hardisty
30. Pontefract in 1996
The Westfield Hotel in South Elmsall pictured in August 1996. | James Hardisty Photo: James Hardisty