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

19. Hemsworth in the 1990s
MP Jon Trickett is pictured at the switch-on of the new CCTV system for the town in October 1997. | Mel Hulme Photo: Mel Hulme

20. Hemsworth in the 1990s
Hemsworth High School U-14s beat Minsthorpe Community College in the Wakefield's FA Schools finals in April 1998. Pictured, front, with the shield is Stephen Exley with team mates looking on. | James Hardisty Photo: James Hardisty

21. Hemsworth in the 1990s
Author Paul Cox had just had his first novel "The Foreigner" published. Pictured in February 1998. | Gary Longbottom Photo: Gary Longbottom

22. Hemsworth in the 1990s
Pupils at St Helens Middle School were hoping to win in the School for Computers competition in February 1998. | Dan Oxtoby Photo: Dan Oxtoby

23. Hemsworth in the 1990s
Singer David C. James - real name David Cartwright - was a finalist in a entertainer of the year competition. Pictured in February 1998. | Mel Hulme Photo: Mel Hulme

24. Hemsworth in the 1990s
PC Ian Womersley during his record attempt at Hemsworth Sports Centre in July 1999. | Steve Riding Photo: Steve Riding


