2002 featured a visit to the town by Coronation Street actor John Savident, who played butcher Fred Elliott in the long running soap. Real life mirrored soap life as he helped serve customers at Elliott’s Butchers in Dewsbury Market. It was a 12 months which saw football fans come together at the town’s new Asda store to watch England in the World Cup while Dewsbury played host to a range of community events. READ MORE: 43 of the best photos take you back to Birstall in the 1990s YEP RETRO NEWSLETTER: Sign up for our free monthly email digest of nostalgia
19. Dewsbury in 2002
Dewsbury Fire Station held an open day in September 2002. Pictured is firefighter Lynsey Donoghue with Tyrone Ninas. | James Hardisty Photo: James Hardisty
20. Dewsbury in 2002
The Disabled people Electronic Village Hall at Dewsbury was among the first in the country to get a grant to cover the entire cost of training for IT. Pictured in September 2002 is Bob Dudley, chair of the DPVH, helping Margaret Elmer with word processing. | James Hardisty Photo: James Hardisty
21. Dewsbury in 2002
Home Office Minister Beverley Hughes visited the Cafe Escape in Dewsbury Town Hall in September 2002 and met pupils from Westborough High School. Pictured, from left, are Jamie Rawlinson, Dominic Pascall, Beverley Hughes, Kayley Timmins and Camille Horner. Photo: James Hardisty
22. Dewsbury in 2002
Four-year-old Joshua MacDonald enjoys playing in the sand pit at Dewsbury Market in August 2002. | Dan Oxtoby Photo: Dan Oxtoby
23. Dewsbury in 2002
Four of the youngsters who will be taking part in a 'Big Brother' style competition in Dewsbury in August 2002. Pictured, from left, are Sophie Redgwick, Damien Meehan, Shane Trotter and Hayli West. | Mark Bickerdike Photo: Mark Bickerdike
24. Dewsbury in 2002
The 50th anniversary of HWD Hospital Radio at Dewsbury General Hospital was celebrated in September 2002. Pictured are show presenters Stuart Barrett and Helen Blaby. | Mel Hulme Photo: Mel Hulme