Field Marshal Bernard Law Montgomery visited after the Second World War where he was given the freedom of the city. The first three photos of this collection charting Wakey in the 1940s mark the visit by ‘Monty’ in 1947. The gallery also features landmarks, shops, streets scenes as well as celebrations after Wakefield Trinity won the Challenge Cup at Wembley. READ MORE: 19 wonderful photos take you back to Wakefield in the 1960s YEP RETRO NEWSLETTER: Sign up for our free monthly email digest of nostalgia
7. Wakefield in the 1940s
The Old Chantry at Kettlethorpe Hall pictured in November 1945. | YPN Photo: YPN
8. Wakefield in the 1940s
Wakefield Trinity final team at Wembley in 1946. They won the Challenge Cup final 13-12 against Wigan in front of 54,730 spectators. | YPN Photo: YPN
9. Wakefield in the 1940s
Wilfred Rhodes opened the Silcoates School new cricket ground ion May 1946. He is pictured bowling an over after the opening. | YPN Photo: YPN
