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
13. Wakefield in 1996
Poet Terry Caffrey (centre) pictured during part of a physical theatre workshop based on 'power and status' at Flanshaw Education Centre in Wakefield. Photo: Mark Bickerdike
14. Wakefield in 1996
This team of disabled wheelchair athletes who train at the Spinal Injuries Centre at Pinderfields Hospital were bound for Bangladesh. Photo: Peter Thacker
15. Wakefield in 1996
Three of the cast of 'Elizabeth Jigs' being staged by students of Bretton Hall. Pictured, from left, are Adam Richards, Claire Usher and Richard Slack during a break in rehearsals. Photo: Mel Hulme
16. Wakefield in 1996
Michael Taylor (left) and Terry Rigg, community fundraiser for Wakefield Hospice with boxing gloves signed by Frank Bruno and Lennox Lewis. Photo: Giles Rocholl
17. Wakefield in 1996
Former students of Wakefield College returned to stage an exhibition in February 1996. Pictured with some of the work are, from left, Simon Beckett, Danny Bird and Paul Senior. Photo: Mark Bickerdike
18. Wakefield in 1996
Ackworth School pupils received medals from Wakefield Council for sporting excellence. Pictured are Tasmin Hogben, Charlotte Mannion, Fiona Westwood, Claire Storey, Emily Lambert, Kate Pearson and Katy Holt.