The never seen before photos of Wakefield through the ages

By Andrew Hutchinson

Published 22nd Jan 2019, 13:12 BST

Updated 22nd Jan 2019, 14:13 BST

Today we turn back the clock to showcase how Wakefield has changed down the years.

These never been seen before images online are published courtesy of Getty Images:

Pics: Getty Images

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A warder at Wakefield Prison.

placeholder image — A warder at Wakefield Prison.

Herbert Sutcliffe, the famous Yorkshire and England cricketer took part in a National Service recruiting campaign at Wakefield.

placeholder image — Herbert Sutcliffe, the famous Yorkshire and England cricketer took part in a National Service recruiting campaign at Wakefield.

Children at a school in Hornsea On Sea, built and furnished by Wakefield Authority to enable children to visit the sea side without missing school. The fee costs thirty shillings for three weeks.

placeholder image — Children at a school in Hornsea On Sea, built and furnished by Wakefield Authority to enable children to visit the sea side without missing school. The fee costs thirty shillings for three weeks.

Inmates training to be cooks in the kitchens at Wakefield Prison.

placeholder image — Inmates training to be cooks in the kitchens at Wakefield Prison.

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