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
31. Pontefract in 1997
A Job Club King Charles House in Pontefract was facing an uncertain future in March 1997. Pictured are service users David Stelmach, Kevin Oliver, Keith Hall, Tracie Corbett and Sean Keenan. | Roy Fox Photo: Roy Fox
32. Pontefract in 1997
Streethouse CC, who played in Division 1 of the Pontefract Section of the Yorkshire Counties League , pictured in July 1997. Back row, from left, are Dale McMullan, Kevin Jukes, Chris Parkes, Neil Cumming, Steve Dixon, Martyn Rhodes. Front, Richard Johnson, Colin Brabbs, Richard Crossley, captain Paul McMullan and James Byram. | Peter Thacker Photo: Peter Thacker
33. Pontefract in 1997
Pontefract's Helen Smith next to her son Jonathan who have both gained black belts in Taekwondo. | James Hardisty Photo: James Hardisty
34. Pontefract in 1997
Pontefract Town Cryer, David Walters, escorts Bertie Bassett on a stroll round Pontefract following the official opening of the Pontefract Liquorice Fayre in August 1997. | Peter Thacker Photo: Peter Thacker
35. Pontefract in 1997
Ready for action at Pontefract Castle in August 1997 are some of the members of the Sir John Belasyse Regiment of Foot of The Sealed Knot. They were taking part in a Civil War Day at the Castle. Pictured, from left, are Paul Matthews, Darren Mahon and Des Pearce. | Roy Fox Photo: Roy Fox
36. Pontefract in 1997
A three day Monster Gala was held in Pontefract Park in July 1997. Young Lorna Hudson finds her own choice of books. | Peter Thacker Photo: Peter Thacker