They turn back the clock to the 1990s and showcase how community spirit was very much alive and kicking around the town. The photos, plucked from the YEP archive, focus on the stories making the news headlines as well as local sport, fundraising, pubs, restaurants, shops and politics. Spotted anyone you remember? READ MORE: 37 wonderful photos to take you back to Wakefield in 1997 YEP RETRO NEWSLETTER: Sign up for our free monthly email digest of Leeds nostalgia

7. Hemsworth in the 1990s
The Wakefield/Hemsworth U-16s women's five-a-side team pictured in March 1996. Pictured, back row from left, are Kathryn Cotterill, Lisa Cooper, Lindsey Betts and Nicola McManis. Front, Natalie Crossley, Lindsey Stafford and Lisa Wroe. | Peter Thacker Photo: Peter Thacker

8. Hemsworth in the 1990s
Members of staff at Hemsworth Park nursing home pictured in costume for their play entitled Around the World. Back row, from left, are Angela Upson, Jacqui Howell, Mary Jordan, Debbie Taylor-Payne and Adele Tallon. Front row, from left, are Pauline Chambers and Janet Craggs. | Justin Lloyd Photo: Justin Lloyd

9. Hemsworth in the 1990s
This is nine-year-old RL referee David Gorton pictured in August 1996. | Roy Fox Photo: Roy Fox

10. Hemsworth in the 1990s
Hemsworth FC who played in Division 1 of the West Riding Counties League, pictured in November 1996. Back row, from left, are Jimmy Slaughter, Adam Sayles, Craig Taberner, Steve McDonagh, Mark Clark, Paul Crapper, Glen Mitchell, Andy Cracknell, and Mark Crapper. Front row, from left, are Stuart Clark, Shaun Pugh, Nigel Heptinstall, Gary Mitchell, Mick Phipps, Steve Secker and Tony Poulson. | Mark Bickerdike Photo: Mark Bickerdike

11. Hemsworth in the 1990s
Some of the children who attended Grove Lee Junior and Infants School before catchment area changes meant they were forced to move elsewhere. | Peter Thacker Photo: Peter Thacker

12. Hemsworth in the 1990s
Adrian Hirst patrols Hemsworth Water Park in January 1997. | Steve Riding Photo: Steve Riding


