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
25. Wakefield in 1996
John Sadler a pupil at St Thomas A. Becket Catholic Comprehensive School at Sandal was selected for the England schoolboy's cricket squad in March 1996. | Mel Hulme Photo: Mel Hulme
26. Wakefield in 1996
Council workers - members of UNISON and UCATT - demonstrate outside Wakefield City Hall in protest of proposed £6.7 million cuts threatening jobs and services in March 1996. | Peter Thacker Photo: Peter Thacker
27. Wakefield in 1996
Wakefield Trinity and Castleford RL players and staff lend their support to Wakefield College's application in the 1996 Charter Mark award scheme | Peter Thacker Photo: Peter Thacker
28. Wakefield in 1996
Joan and Derek Halman pictured with students Caroline Mullineax, left, and Karen Evans in the Restaurant Michel Laurens at Wakefield College. | Steve Riding Photo: Steve Riding
29. Wakefield in 1996
November 1996 and the new Index store opened in The Ridings Shopping Centre. Pictured is Barbie lookalike with Wakefield Town Crier Matthew Hannnah. | James Hardisty Photo: James Hardisty
30. Wakefield in 1996
Young Lyndon Andrew Duke, the Royal Engineers mascot, stands to attention during the rememberance service at Wakefield in November 1996. | Charles Knight Photo: Charles Knight