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
7. Wakefield in 1998
Kay Mellor shares a joke with Kevin Hartley an attender at Second Chance Day Care Centre at Pinderfields Hospital. She visited to open a new extension to the centre. Photo: Gary Longbottom
8. Wakefield in 1998
Plans were unveiled for the regeneration of Wakefield Waterfront in June 1998. Project officer Andy Sheppard and Mayor of Wakefield, Coun Albert Barlow, look at a model. Photo: Steve Riding
9. Wakefield in 1998
Jockey of the Wakefield Express Sunday League pictured in November 1998. Photo: Steve Riding
10. Wakefield in 1998
The 'Quest for the Rose' competition was held at Wakefield's Clarke Hall in November 1998. Photo: James Hardisty
11. Wakefield in 1998
Staff at Empires in Kettlethorpe raised £22,000 to help to buy two Sunshine coaches. Pictured are staff Gina Taylor, Vironica Griffiths, Caroline Brooks and Daniela Vernon and centre is Sarah Gill. Photo: James Hardisty
12. Wakefield in 1998
The new Normanton bypass was officially opened in November 1998. Pictured are Wakefield Council leader Coun Peter Box (left) and Coun Barry Smith, leader of Normanton Town Council. Photo: Mel Hulme