They showcase different aspects of life around the town in 1997. These photos, plucked from the YEP archive, feature shops, pubs, restaurants, sports teams as well as a raft of familiar faces and stories making the news during the 12 months. Spotted anyone you remember? READ MORE: 26 photos take you back to Pontefract in 1996
7. Pontefract in 1997
A burst pipe sends out jets of water on the Pontefract to Knottingley road in June 1997 as workmen wait for the mains to be turned off to begin repair work Photo: Michael Howley
8. Pontefract in 1997
Aero-modeller Terry Lee, with his flying witch on Pontefract racecourse in March 1997. Photo: Dan Oxtoby
9. Pontefract in 1997
Pontefract artist and poet Brian Lewis celebrated his 60th birthday by producing 60 paintings in a day at Halifax in September 1997. Photo: Jim Moran
10. Pontefract in 1997
Sean Tomlinson, owner of Oldcastle Breweries in Pontefract (left), with Graham Tock checking on the hops in March 1997. Photo: Gary Longbottom
11. Pontefract in 1997
Schoolchildren left Tesco's store in Pontefract with computers and equipment instead of groceries after they were presented by local MP Yvette Cooper in September 1997. Photo: Roy Fox
12. Pontefract in 1997
Headteacher Sid Kenningham (left) and chair of governors Jim Pearson are pictured with a plan for a new science wing at Kings High School in January 1997. Photo: Mel Hulme