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
19. Pontefract in 1998
April 1998 and brothers David, left and James Proctor were preparing to head off to the USA to play football in the professional league. | James Hardisty Photo: James Hardisty
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20. Pontefract in 1998
Did you enjoy a night out here back in the day? Kikos nightclub. Pictured in April 1998 are manager Gary Wilkinson and staff members Madeline Harding, left, and Dawn Bentham. | Richard Hainsworth Photo: Richard Hainsworth
21. Pontefract in 1998
Pupils of St Giles Infant and Junior School were given 200 fluorescent armbands by Co-operative Funeral Service in October 1998 so they could be seen and safe in the darker mornings and evenings. | Justin Lloyd Photo: Justin Lloyd
22. Pontefract in 1998
Pontefract Squash Club Premier League team in March 1998. Pictured, from left, are Paul Hornsby, James Willstrop, Lee Beachill, Derek Ryan and Mark Blowers. | Justin Lloyd Photo: Justin Lloyd
23. Pontefract in 1998
HRH Princess Alexandra during a visit to the newly formed King's Own Yorkshire Yeomanry, which she is Deputy Colonel-in-Chief, at their headquarters in Minden House in May 1998. | Justin Lloyd Photo: Justin Lloyd
24. Pontefract in 1998
The rebuilt bulls head on the front facade of Pontefract Market Hall with scaffolder Michael Rawson in February 1998. | Gary Longbottom Photo: Gary Longbottom