This gallery turns back the clock to showcase a year in the life of Wakefield at the back end of the 1990s. It brings together 12 months in the life of the city and the communities it serves during 1997, a year in which Wakey and its residents were looking to the future. Improvement work was underway at Westgate Station while a new entertainment area was being built at Wakefield Market. Is this a city you remember? READ MORE: 31 photos to take you back to Wakefield in 1996 YEP RETRO NEWSLETTER:
37. Wakefield in 1997
Vine Tree AFC who played in Division One of the Wakefield and District League. | Mel Hulme Photo: Mel Hulme
38. Wakefield in 1997
Getting down at 'Flares' 70's theme bar on Westgate in December 1997 are, from left, Daniel Edwards, Lynne Harmer and Julian Gaynor. | Mark Bickerdike Photo: Mark Bickerdike
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Share your memories of Wakefield in 1997 with Andrew Hutchinson via email at: [email protected] or tweet him - @AndyHutchYPN | James Hardisty Photo: James Hardisty