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
Ancient and modern. October 1996 and Wakefield Cathedral is reflected in the mirrored front of British Home Stores part of the Ridings Shopping Centre. | Gary Longbottom Photo: Gary Longbottom
2. Wakefield in 1996
Do you remember landlady Sue Bowers? She ran The Old Globe public house at Westgate. | YPN Photo: YPN
3. Wakefield in 1996
The former Westgate Fisheries pictured in January 1996. | Ross Parry Photo: Ross Parry
4. Wakefield in 1996
Wakefield Youth Symphony Orchestra and Wakefield Youth Choir in practice at Manygates Education Centre in November 1996. | Justin Llloyd Photo: Justin Llloyd
5. 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 . | Bruce Rollinson Photo: Bruce Rollinson
6. 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. | Bruce Rollinson Photo: Bruce Rollinson