They focus on 1996, a year in which the town was looking to the future as well as celebrating its multi-faith culture and community spirit. It was a 12 months which featured Batley Library being re-named the Town Hall when Fox's Biscuits filmed an advert for the brand complete with extras. The year also brought change to Batley Grammar with girls allowed into the lower years of the school for the first time rather than only in the sixth form. And there was also plans to revamp local landmarks which had fallen into a state of disrepair. Enjoy these photo memories from a year in the life of Batley. Is it a town you remember? READ MORE: 15 photo memories of Birstall in 1997 | 34 photos to take you back to Dewsbury in 1996
. Batley in 1996
Enjoy these photo memories from around Batley in 1996. PIC: Peter Thacker Photo: Peter Thacker
. Batley in 1996
Batley Grammar allowed girls into the lower years of the school. Pictured back: Frances Clark, Marguerite Barder, Jonathan Dean, Sally Herbert, Natalie Mousavi. Front: Gemma Murphy, Hayley Cardwell, Emma O'Rourke, Tara Jackson. Photo: James Hardisty
. Batley in 1996
February 1996 and plans were in the pipeline to revamp the restaurant and boating lake in Wilton Park. Photo: Peter Thacker
. Batley in 1996
Some of the firefighters from Batley Fire Station who were taking part in a sponsored bike ride from Lands End to the town in September 1996. Photo: Mark Bickerdike
. Batley in 1996
Shanta Rao, resident dancer at Bagshaw Museum in Batley, shows Year 7 pupils at Birstall Primaryhow to perform hand movements associated with Indian dance. Photo: Charles Knight
. Batley in 1996
This group of cleaners received awards for high standards at Batley Boys high School. Pictured, from left, are Julie Mc Daid, Julie Hemmingway, Fran Houzan, Margaret Tate, Audrey Wales, Julie Williams and Alex Davidson. Front: Pat Davidson. Photo: James Hardisty
. Batley in 1996
A multi-million pound plan was hatched in February 1996 to restore these fire damaged crescent of ornate warehouses on Station Road, once described as the jewel in Batley's crown. Photo: Peter Thacker
. Batley in 1996
Three generations in front of the new stand at Batley RL in January 1996. Pictured is Ron Earnshaw (right) with his son Rob and grandson Lee. Photo: Mark Bickerdike
. Batley in 1996
Inside the classroom at Batley C of E First School in January 1996. Photo: Bruce Rollinson
. Batley in 1996
Environment Concern for Batley managers Bill Guinan and Gwen Wright stroll along a wintery High Street, which they hoped to transform in the Spring to win a Britain in Bloom award. Photo: Giles Rocholl
. Batley in 1996
Three of the cast of pantomime 'Jack and the Beanstalk' which was staged by staff of Fox's Biscuits at Batley Town Hall. Pictured, from left, are Jim Mathers, Mike Robinson and Stuart Deeley. Photo: Mel Hulme
. Batley in 1996
Roy Fox ex-Batley second team player admires the Mount Pleasant Sports Complex Rugby League Centenary bronze sculpture in May 1996. Photo: Bruce Greer
. Batley in 1996
Fox's biscuit company made a giant biscuit cake to mark the opening of Batley Technology Centre in February 1996. Pictured is Alan Archer, Nadene Simpson-Still and John Thompson. Photo: James Hardisty
. Batley in 1996
Artist Mike Kirkby-Geddes is pictuered with one of his giant metal figures on the new stand at Batley RL in May 1996. Photo: Roy Fox
1. Batley in 1996
Batley Grammar allowed girls into the lower years of the school. Pictured back: Frances Clark, Marguerite Barder, Jonathan Dean, Sally Herbert, Natalie Mousavi. Front: Gemma Murphy, Hayley Cardwell, Emma O'Rourke, Tara Jackson. Photo: James Hardisty
2. Batley in 1996
February 1996 and plans were in the pipeline to revamp the restaurant and boating lake in Wilton Park. Photo: Peter Thacker
3. Batley in 1996
Some of the firefighters from Batley Fire Station who were taking part in a sponsored bike ride from Lands End to the town in September 1996. Photo: Mark Bickerdike
4. Batley in 1996
Shanta Rao, resident dancer at Bagshaw Museum in Batley, shows Year 7 pupils at Birstall Primaryhow to perform hand movements associated with Indian dance. Photo: Charles Knight
5. Batley in 1996
This group of cleaners received awards for high standards at Batley Boys high School. Pictured, from left, are Julie Mc Daid, Julie Hemmingway, Fran Houzan, Margaret Tate, Audrey Wales, Julie Williams and Alex Davidson. Front: Pat Davidson. Photo: James Hardisty
6. Batley in 1996
A multi-million pound plan was hatched in February 1996 to restore these fire damaged crescent of ornate warehouses on Station Road, once described as the jewel in Batley's crown. Photo: Peter Thacker