It brings together 12 months in the life of the city and the communities it serves during 1996, a year in which Wakey looked to the future thanks to thew opening of Europort. These images plucked from the YEP archive showcase local landmarks as well as familiar faces and local news stories making the headlines throughout the year. READ MORE: 14 photos to take you back to Wakefield in 2001
1. Wakefield in 1996
Wishey and Washey, alias 'The Brothers Grinn' Adrian Kennedy (right) and Lee Chapman, from Aladdin at Wakefield's Theatre Royal, meet up with two real life PCs Tony Surgey and Linda Christie . Photo: Bruce Rollinson
2. Wakefield in 1996
Wakefield Youth Symphony Orchestra and Wakefield Youth Choir in practice at Manygates Education Centre in November 1996. Photo: Justin Llloyd
3. Wakefield in 1996
The Bishop of Wakefield, The Rt. Revd. Nigel McCulloch, in a composite picture with his likeness in stone in the south end exterior of the Chantry Chapel. Photo: Bruce Rollinson
4. Wakefield in 1996
Inside The Gallery, a fitness gym and leisure complex, at White Horse Yard in Wakefield. Photo: Peter Thacker
5. Wakefield in 1996
Did you enjoy a meal here back in the day? The Royale Cantonese restaurant at Lofthouse. Photo: Roy Fox
6. Wakefield in 1996
This is head chef, Sam, of Drakes restaurant at Newmillerdam pictured in January 1996. Photo: Giles Rocholl