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

31. Wakefield in 1996
Campaign co-ordinator Catharyn Lawrence (centre) and daughter Gabrielle demonstrate with some of the other campaigners at the 'Say No to Nursery Vouchers' march at Wakefield in September 1996. | Mel Hulme Photo: Mel Hulme

32. Wakefield in 1996
This is breast cancer survivor Adele Schofield who helped to launch an abseiling event down Crown House in Kirkgate in March 1996. | James Hardisty Photo: James Hardisty

33. Wakefield in 1996
Inside the Eden Court Ladies Fitness Centre at The Ridings in December 1996. | Roy Fox Photo: Roy Fox

34. Wakefield in 1996
October 1996 and workers at British Jeffrey Diamond celebrate the saving of their jobs at their factory in Wakefield. | Mark Bickerdike Photo: Mark Bickerdike

35. Wakefield in 1996
December 1996 and the Forehorse and Firkin - formerly The White Horse - at Westgate in Wakefield was opened. Pictured is licencee Nove Watkinson, centre, with Julie Zasterpa, left, and assistant manager Samantha Croft, right. | Peter Thacker Photo: Peter Thacker

36. Wakefield in 1996
Father Christmas - miner Brian Crossland - emerges from a tunnel underground at the National Mining Museum near Wakefield as Christmas Day approaches. | Bruce Rollinson Photo: Bruce Rollinson


