The photos turn back the clock to 1983 and showcase the stories which were making the news around the county during the 12 months. Locations in focus include York, Bradford, Knaresborough, Harrogate, Barnsley and Sheffield as well as the wonder of the Yorkshire Dales. READ MORE: 17 photo memories take you around Yorkshire in 1981 YEP RETRO NEWSLETTER: Sign up for our free monthly email digest of nostalgia


8. Appletreewick
This is American returnable bottle and anti litter campaigner Geoffrey Platts pictured in September 1983. | YPN Photo: YPN

9. Castleford
Ken Oldroyd at work on a glass forming machine at United Glass in January 1983. | YPN Photo: YPN

10. Cleckheaton
Pamela Rae meets the Cleckheaton Clog Class in November 1983. They are, back row, from left, Finola Hingston, Frank Hingston (musician) and Sheelagh Illingworth. Front row, from left, are Eileen Simcox, Julie Simcox, Alison Simcox and Roy Simcox. | YPN Photo: YPN

11. Wakefield
Everything for the computer enthusiast in the "Know How" section of W. H. Smith's Wakefield store in November 1983. | YPN Photo: YPN

12. Harrogate
Up, up and away. Preparing for take off from The Stray in January 1983. | YPN Photo: YPN


