16 incredible photos taken throughout Wakefield - across the past century

We looked into our archives and found these 16 timely photos of Wakefield over the past 100 years.

From the 1920s to the 1980s, here are 16 photos taken across Wakefield and the Five Towns.

1. 1980s

Wakefield in the 1980s. Photo: National World

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2. Kettlethorpe Community Centre

Table tennis players at Kettlethorpe Community Centre. Photo: National World

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3. Christmas shopping

Christmas shopping in Horbury in 1984. Photo: National World

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4. 1950s

Wakefield, 1950s. Photo: National World

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5. Wakefield Girls High School

Wakefield Girls High School's Ackworth ride in aid of disabled people. Photo: National World

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6. Jack Handcox

Mr Jack Handcox, a new JP, at South Kirkby pictured in 1984. Photo: National World

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