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
25. Batley in 1996
Pupils of St Saviour's Junior School on Upper Batley Lane took part in the Cliff Richard Tennis Trail in March 1996. Professional tennis coach Paul Regan gets down to basics with the group. | Peter Thacker Photo: Peter Thacker
26. Batley in 1996
Batley resident Mary O'Neill was unable to have a bath for five weeks after workmen refurbishing her house failed to bring a small connector for the bath outlet. | Peter Thacker Photo: Peter Thacker
27. Batley in 1996
Wendy Moorhouse, left, and Heather Buckley are pictured at Batley Bash wear sunshades in Batley market place. | Roy Fox Photo: Roy Fox
28. Batley in 1996
Former England rugby captain, Will Carling joined forces with the Rest Assured home rugby team to open their new factory in Batley. | Peter Thacker Photo: Peter Thacker
29. Batley in 1996
Dougie Parker was complaining about a one way road construction by City Challenge during the rebuilding of a 30 foot long wall on Healey Lane. It diverted cars near where children play. | YPN Photo: YPN
30. Batley in 1996
Jake Walker with Esk the Irish Wolfhound during a sponsored walk organised by the Peoples Dispensary for Sick Animals (PDSA) in Batley in July 1996. | Mark Bickerdike Photo: Mark Bickerdike