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
19. Wakefield in 1996
A poundstretcher event at Wakefield District College aimed to show how to save money. Students - including Colette Agus, left, and Karen Whittaker - were challenged to find clothing outfits for less than £10 from charity shops. | Roy Fox Photo: Roy Fox
20. 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. | Mark Bickerdike Photo: Mark Bickerdike
21. 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. | YPN Photo: YPN
22. Wakefield in 1996
The new Mayor and Mayoress of Wakefield Coun Ken Bolland and his wife Margaret make their way to the Town Hall in May 1996. | Steve Riding Photo: Steve Riding
23. Wakefield in 1996
Do you remember Kingfishers fish and chip restaurant on Calder Grove? Pictured in in May 1996. | Mark Bickerdike Photo: Mark Bickerdike
24. Wakefield in 1996
John Sadler a pupil at St Thomas A. Becket Catholic Comprehensive School at Sandal was selected for the England schoolboy's cricket squad in March 1996. | Mel Hulme Photo: Mel Hulme