They focus on 1996, a year in which the town was looking to the future as well as celebrating its multi-faith culture and community spirit. It was a 12 months which featured Batley Library being re-named the Town Hall when Fox's Biscuits filmed an advert for the brand complete with extras. The year also brought change to Batley Grammar with girls allowed into the lower years of the school for the first time rather than only in the sixth form. And there was also plans to revamp local landmarks which had fallen into a state of disrepair. Enjoy these photo memories from a year in the life of Batley. Is it a town you remember? READ MORE: 19 of the best photos take you back to Birstall in the late 1990s YEP RETRO NEWSLETTER: Sign up for our free monthly email digest of nostalgia
7. Batley in 1996
A multi-million pound plan was hatched in February 1996 to restore these fire damaged crescent of ornate warehouses on Station Road, once described as the jewel in Batley's crown. | Peter Thacker Photo: Peter Thacker
8. Batley in 1996
Three generations in front of the new stand at Batley RL in January 1996. Pictured is Ron Earnshaw, right, with his son Rob and grandson Lee. | Mark Bickerdike Photo: Mark Bickerdike
9. Batley in 1996
Inside the classroom at Batley C of E First School in January 1996. | Bruce Rollinson Photo: Bruce Rollinson
10. Batley in 1996
Environment Concern for Batley managers Bill Guinan and Gwen Wright stroll along a wintery High Street, which they hoped to transform in the Spring to win a Britain in Bloom award. | Giles Rocholl Photo: Giles Rocholl
11. Batley in 1996
Batley Summer Bash in April 1996. | Mark Bickerdike Photo: Mark Bickerdike
12. Batley in 1996
Three of the cast of pantomime 'Jack and the Beanstalk' which was staged by staff of Fox's Biscuits at Batley Town Hall. Pictured, from left, are Jim Mathers, Mike Robinson and Stuart Deeley. | Mel Hulme Photo: Mel Hulme