They showcase a city at work rest and play as well as highlighting the local stories making the headlines during the decade. Is this the Wakey you remember? READ MORE: 18 photos to take you back to Wakefield in 1980 YEP RETRO NEWSLETTER: Sign up for our free monthly email digest of Leeds nostalgia
1. Wakefield in the 1960s
New police mini-vans delivered to West Yorkshire Police headquarters in Wakefield. | YPN Photo: YPN
2. Wakefield in the 1960s
Wakefield Trinity return from Wembley in May 1960 after beating Hull 38-5 in the Challenge Cup final. | YPN Photo: YPN
3. Wakefield in the 1960s
Coldstream Guards. The Changing of the Guard in Wakefield. | YPN Photo: YPN
4. Wakefield in the 1960s
The clock tower of Wakefield Jail in June 1960. | YPN Photo: YPN
5. Wakefield in the 1960s
Another fantastic photo from Wakefield Trinity's homecoming parade in May 1960. | YPN Photo: YPN
6. Wakefield in the 1960s
The new pithead at Newmillerdam Colliery in November 1960. | YPN Photo: YPN