It brings together 12 months in the life of the city and the communities it serves during 1997, a year in which Wakey and its residents were looking to the future. Improvement work was underway at Westgate Station while a new entertainment area was being built at Wakefield Market. Is this a city you remember? READ MORE: 31 photos to take you back to Wakefield in 1996 YEP RETRO NEWSLETTER: Sign up for our free monthly email digest of Leeds nostalgia

37. Wakefield in 1997
Vine Tree AFC who played in Division One of the Wakefield and District League. | Mel Hulme Photo: Mel Hulme

38. Wakefield in 1997
Getting down at 'Flares' 70's theme bar on Westgate in December 1997 are, from left, Daniel Edwards, Lynne Harmer and Julian Gaynor. | Mark Bickerdike Photo: Mark Bickerdike

39. Enjoyed this gallery?
Share your memories of Wakefield in 1997 with Andrew Hutchinson via email at: [email protected] or tweet him - @AndyHutchYPN | James Hardisty Photo: James Hardisty


