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
25. Pontefract in 1997
Japanese businessman Akifumi Higurashi tries out Pontefract Cakes on his visit to the town in November 1997. | Roy Fox Photo: Roy Fox
26. Pontefract in 1997
Featherstone Town CC, who played in Division 1 of the Pontefract League, pictured in August 1997. Back row, from left, are James Willstrop, Rob Jolley, Ronnie Davies, David Hiorns, Tony Nicholson, Robin Vaughan and Lindsey Rice (scorer). Front row, from left, are Anthony Towler, Craig Smith, Robin Sharpe, (captain) Stuart Murray and Tony Gale. | Mel Hulme Photo: Mel Hulme
27. Pontefract in 1997
Knottingley High School students Gemma White and James Hargreaveswere taking part in a fire safety pantomime for the pupils of Pontefract's Throstle Farm School in December 1997. | Mark Bickerdike Photo: Mark Bickerdike
28. Pontefract in 1997
Mike Playforth, a consultant at the accident and emergency Unit at Pontefract General Infirmary. | Graham Lindley Photo: Graham Lindley
29. Pontefract in 1997
Lord Lofthouse of Pontefract helps volunteer worker Kerrie Moorhouse prepare garments the the Cancer Research Campaign charity shop on Carlton Street in Castleford in August 1997. | Roy Fox Photo: Roy Fox
30. Pontefract in 1997
Pontefract and Castleford MP Yvette Cooper opened Airedale High School's new technology block in December 1997. She is pictured with Ann-Marie Newbould and Michael Connell. | Mark Bickerdike Photo: Mark Bickerdike