1. Wakefield in 2000
Seven lollipop ladies received long service awards at a presentation held at Wakefield's County Hall. Pictured, from left, are Brenda Peach, Pat Brooks, Maureen Thorpe, Carol Bedford, Joan Baggley, Mary Hallas, Ann Wilson and Jim Winter, assistant chief education officer.
2. Wakefield in 2000
Tasting the beer before the opening of the Wakefield Beer Festival at the Town Hall in October 2000 are chairman George Denton and staffing officer Maureen Waller. More than 116 beers were on sale from 50 different brewers. Photo: Steve Riding
3. Wakefield in 2000
Traders at Wakefield Indoor Market were concerned about its future in July 2000. Pictured are Jan Hardie of Pretty Things and Michael Garthwaite of Record X with posters making their point. Photo: Mel Hulme
4. Wakefield in 2000
Nostell Priory was undergoing a major refurbishment in April 2000.
5. Wakefield in 2000
Jaz Singh Athwal, the new captain at Waterton Park Golf Club at Walton, is pictured on the 18th hole with ladies captain Marilyn Smith in March 2000.
6. Wakefield in 2000
Staff from HSBC branches in Wakefield and Barnsley teamed up to raise money for the Children in Need Appeal, by pedalling the 15 miles from Barnsley to Wakefield on the world's largest bicycle.