They turn back the clock to 1996 and showcase the news that was makin g the headlines around the city during the 12 months. The gallery, powered by photos from the YEP archive, also features local landmarks as well as familiar streets, shops, restaurants and pubs which are sure to be remembered by a generation of people who called Wakey home back in the day. Spotted anyone you remember? READ MORE: 18 photos to take you back to Wakefield in 1980 YEP RETRO NEWSLETTER: Sign up for our free monthly email digest of nostalgia
1. Wakefield in 1996
Staff at McDonald's on Kirkgate in August 1996. Pictured are Daniel Apparicio and Michelle Harding. | Justin Lloyd Photo: Justin Lloyd
2. Wakefield in 1996
Ancient and modern. October 1996 and Wakefield Cathedral is reflected in the mirrored front of British Home Stores part of the Ridings Shopping Centre. | Gary Longbottom Photo: Gary Longbottom
3. Wakefield in 1996
Do you remember landlady Sue Bowers? She ran The Old Globe public house at Westgate. | YPN Photo: YPN
4. Wakefield in 1996
The former Westgate Fisheries pictured in January 1996. | Ross Parry Photo: Ross Parry
5. Wakefield in 1996
Wakefield Youth Symphony Orchestra and Wakefield Youth Choir in practice at Manygates Education Centre in November 1996. | Justin Llloyd Photo: Justin Llloyd
6. Wakefield in 1996
Wishey and Washey, alias 'The Brothers Grinn' Adrian Kennedy, right, and Lee Chapman, from Aladdin at Wakefield's Theatre Royal, meet up with two real life PCs Tony Surgey and Linda Christie . | Bruce Rollinson Photo: Bruce Rollinson