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
25. Pontefract in 1998
New on-street parking markings on Cornmarket were the talk of the town in January 1998. | Mark Bickerdike Photo: Mark Bickerdike
26. Pontefract in 1998
The crowds flocked to the annual Liquorice Plant Sale at Pontefract Market in August 1998. Pictured is Barbara Skinner, from Badshaw, who was delighted to buy the last plant. | Dan Oxtoby Photo: Dan Oxtoby