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
31. Wakefield in 1998
Sitting aboard the famous car Chitty Chitty Bang Bang is Elizabeth Warren (left) and her sister Hayley who visited the the Classic Car Rally at Pinderfields Sports Ground in aid of the Stepping Stones Appeal. Photo: Gary Longbottom
32. Wakefield in 1998
Relief manager Graham Hunter pictured outside the Whitwell Main pub at Streethouse in April 1998 after it was struck by lightening. Photo: Mel Hulme
33. Wakefield in 1998
Edna Newbold, a former pupil of Wrenthorpe Primary, returned to the school to take a look at how it had changed. She is pictured with her grandchildren Matthew and Bethany who attend the school. Photo: Graham Lindley
34. Wakefield in 1998
Pigeon fancier Molly Holt waiting for her birds to return outside her "South Fork" retreat in Wakefield in March 1998.
35. Wakefield in 1998
Protesters line up to block Potsovens Lane at Outwood in March 1998. They managed to stop traffic for more than an hour for their campaign for a pedestrian crossing. Photo: James Hardisty
36. Wakefield in 1998
Wakefield Art Gallery hosted 'The Freddie Mercury Photographic Exhibition' in January 1998. Photo: Gary Longbottom