They showcase different aspects of life around the town in 1997. These photos, plucked from the YEP archive, feature shops, pubs, restaurants, schools, fundraising, sports teams as well as a raft of familiar faces and stories making the news during the 12 months. Spotted anyone you remember? READ MORE: 26 photos take you back to Pontefract in 1996 YEP RETRO NEWSLETTER: Sign up for our free monthly email digest of nostalgia
1. Pontefract in 1997
Do you remember Louise Horner? She was landlady of The Counting House, the oldest haunted pub in Yorkshire. Pictured in October 1997. | Justin Lloyd Photo: Justin Lloyd
2. Pontefract in 1997
Work being carried out on the new pedestrian precinct on Salter Row in May 1997. | Mel Hulme Photo: Mel Hulme
3. Pontefract in 1997
A team of lifters from Pontefract Sport and Leisure Centre attempted to break the 24 hour world dead-lift record in April 1997. Pictured, from left, are Mark Moran, Mark Knapper, Kevin Sutcliffe, Mick Varley, Barry Kettleborough, Nigel Gill, Kevin Bibb, Craig Jones and Chris Smith. | Mark Bickerdike Photo: Mark Bickerdike
4. Pontefract in 1997
Year 8 Carleton High School pupils Gary Blackmore and Joanne Coney work with papier-mâché to make masks in the art department in February 1997. | Peter Thacker Photo: Peter Thacker
5. Pontefract in 1997
Pontefract Borough AFC who played in the West Riding County Amateur League pictured in March 1997. Back row, from left, are Mick Potter, Clint Whitehead (manager), Dave Cheshire, Micky Clough, Glyn Baker, Greig Birrell, Darren Barnes and Mark Scott. Front row, from left, are Andrew Bradley, Alan Jaques, Jason Hunter (captain), Stuart Portman, Mark Butterfield and Kris Finney. | Peter Thacker Photo: Peter Thacker
6. Pontefract in 1997
Pontefract mountain bike racer Sally Hunter in the gym at Fitness Base with her trainer Simon Longstaff pictured in February 1997. | Mark Bickerdike Photo: Mark Bickerdike