They showcase different aspects of life around the town in 1996. These photos, plucked from the YEP archive, feature shops, landmarks and 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: 36 playful photos take you back to Pontefract in 1997 YEP RETRO NEWSLETTER: Sign up for our free monthly email digest of Leeds nostalgia
19. Castleford in 1966
Castleford RL's Super League squad and support staff pictured in March 1996. Back row, from left, are Beandan Tuuta, Nathan Sykes, Adrian Flynn, Ian Smales, Andrew Schick, Lee Harland, Richard Goddart, Grant Anderson and Frano Botica. Middle row, from left, are John Lupton (groundsman), Stan Timmins (trainer), Richard Russell, Jason Flowers, Jamie Coventry, Colin Maskill, Graham Steadman, Tony Smith, Gary Stephens (assistant coach). Front row, from left, are Gareth Stephens, Chris Smith, Dean Sampson, John Joyner (coach), Lee Crooks (captain), Simon Middleton and Richard Gay. | Steve Riding Photo: Steve Riding
20. Castleford in 1996
January 1996 and Terry Walls, head of Year 10 at Castleford High, leads a group of boys in football training on the school's £340,.000 all weather pitch purchased with a grant from the National Lottery. | Peter Thacker Photo: Peter Thacker
21. Castleford in 1996
Members of the Castleford and District British Motor Cycle Club with a fine example of a Norton Dominator in June 1996. Pictured, from left, are Les Wray, Jim Wild and Mac Ankers. | Peter Thacker Photo: Peter Thacker
22. Castleford in 1996
Hill Top School was facing an uncertain future in March 1986. Pictured are Janine Thomas (left) chair of Governors with two of the parents Alan and Rosemary Proctor. | Roy Fox Photo: Roy Fox
23. Castleford in 1996
Accomplished guitar player, Nikki Crowder (front) helps her fellow pupils during a music session at Airedale High School in December 1996. Pictured behind her are, from left, Ben Roberts, Lyndsay Borthwick, Kieron Lewis and Shelley Harrison. | Peter Thacker Photo: Peter Thacker
24. Castleford in 1996
Government Minister David Curry at the development site on the old Glasshoughton Colliery and Coking Works in November 1996. | Mark Bickerdike Photo: Mark Bickerdike