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
19. Wakefield in 1998
Did you eat here back in the day? Bella Roma on Northgate pictured in August 1998. Photo: Justin Lloyd
20. Wakefield in 1998
Tea and sandwiches for those who came prepared at the Historic Commercial Vehicle Society Rally held at Thornes Park in July 1998. Photo: Justin Lloyd
21. Wakefield in 1996
Schoolchildren Lee Brigg First School in Altofts paid a visit to Wakefield Fire Station. Picutred with firefighter Andy Imrie are pupils Sarah Melvin and Ross Greenwood. Photo: Mike Cowling
22. Wakefield in 1998
The issue of road safety was high on the agenda at Hendal Primary School in November 1998. Pictured is Joseph Wilcock kitted out in fluorescent armbands by fellow pupils. Photo: Gary Longbottom
23. Wakefield in 1998
The Wakefield Warriors skater-hockey team pictured at Lightwaves Leisure Centre in April 1998. They were due to represent Britain in a tournament in Holland. Photo: Dan Oxtoby
24. Wakefield in 1998
Dorothy Gill (left) and Diana Foo are pictured staffing the Wakefield Cathedral fundraising stall at the Victorian Fayre in November 1998. Photo: Mark Bickerdike