It brings together 12 months in the life of the city and the communities it serves during 1998, a year which featured plans for the regeneration of the waterfront, queues to meet a local celebrity and a series of fundraising schemes. 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: 31 photos to take you back to Wakefield in 1996 | 29 photos to take you back to Wakefield in 1997
1. Wakefield in 1998
Do you remember Phil Redfearn? He was the landlord of the Black Rock pub in Wakefield city centre. He is pictured in December 1998 after notching up a record for his long service. | Mike Cowling Photo: Mike Cowling
2. Wakefield in 1998
October 1998 and members of the 15th Wakefield Scouts help out ahead of a beer festival in Ossett Town Hall to raise funds to pay for their trip to the World Jamboree in Chile. | Keith Lawson Photo: Keith Lawson
3. Wakefield in 1998
Cricket umpire Dickie Bird signed copies of his book at Ottakar's bookshop. He is pictured with Julia Percival and her daughter Amy. Photo: Mark Bickerdike
4. Wakefield in 1998
This crop circle off the M1 at Kirkhamgate was proving a talking point in June 1998. Photo: Bruce Rollinson
5. Wakefield in 1998
Roundabout FC of the Premier Division of the Wakefield and District League pictured in November 1998. Photo: Mike Cowling
6. Wakefield in 1998
Who were these people waiting to meet at Wakefield's HMV store in July 1998? The city's very own Jane McDonald. Photo: Steve Riding