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
13. Pontefract in 1997
Firefighters involved in rescuing a seven-year-old girl from a submerged car in a quarry lake at Womersley near Pontefract Pictured, from lefty, are Andy Jakeman and Colin Hunter, with the breathing apparatus used in the rescue. Photo: Peter Thacker
14. Pontefract in 1997
April 1997 and pictured is Laura Watkiss with her pet goat Wanda in the back garden of her home on School Road in Pontefract. Photo: Ross Parry
15. Pontefract in 1997
The new Labour MP for Pontefract and Castleford Yvette Cooper gets a kiss from her fiancee Ed Balls after the count at Knottingley Sports Centre in May 1997. Photo: Mark Bickerdike
16. Pontefract in 1997
Local historian Nina Jones decides where the sign for the newly named ginnel Ducks & Green Pease Row should be placed in Pontefract town centre in December 1997. Photo: Dan Oxtoby
17. Pontefract in 1997
A fireman dampens down debris after a fire at the Prince of Wales Hospice store and computer software premises in September 1997. Photo: Steve Riding
18. Pontefract in 1997
A drama workshop at Carleton High School in February 1997. It feartures Year 10 pupils Luella Ward, Anthony Brown and on right Danny Ray with head of expressive arts Lynda Ross directing. Photo: Peter Thacker