They turn back the clock to 1998, a year in which two local political stalwarts celebrated romance and love in the town close to their hearts. The photo is one of 26 celebrating the 12 months using images plucked from the YEP archive. Pubs, shops, nightclubs and restaurants are all in focus as well as fundraising, local sport and health. Spotted anyone you remember? READ MORE: 32 picture perfect photos take you back to Pontefract in 1996 YEP RETRO NEWSLETTER: Sign up for our free monthly email digest of nostalgia
13. Pontefract in 1998
Snooker star Stephen Hendry visited The Prince of Wales Hospice in February 1998. He is pictured with patient Phil Seage from Methley. | Dan Oxtoby Photo: Dan Oxtoby
14. Pontefract in 1998
Adam Beddis, right, of Pontefract Historical Society talks to the people on the first Ghost Walk at Pontefract Castle in February 1998. | Steve Riding Photo: Steve Riding
15. Pontefract in 1998
Senior library assistant Hilary Speight looks at some of the works by local artist Sue Fox on show at Pontefract Library in February 1998. | Mark Bickerdike Photo: Mark Bickerdike
16. Pontefract in 1998
March 1998 and Supt Margaret Wood, left who was leaving her position welcomes the new superintendent for Pontefract Sarah Sidney, right, in the town centre. | James Hardisty Photo: James Hardisty
17. Pontefract in 1998
Firefighter Mick Flaherty pumps iron in the new training room at Pontefract Fire Station in March 1998. | Dan Oxtoby Photo: Dan Oxtoby
18. Pontefract in 1998
Haribo liquorice was being touted as an aphrodisiac in March 1998. Pictured are staff Carol Adams and Sue Wood. | James Hardisty Photo: James Hardisty