They showcase different aspects of life around Wakey in 2000. These photos, plucked from the YEP archive, feature shops, pubs, restaurants, sports teams as well as a raft of familiar faces and stories making the news during the 12 months. Spotted any familiar faces? READ MORE: 31 photos to take you back to Wakefield in 1996 | 29 photos to take you back to Wakefield in 1997
17. Wakefield in 2000
Nostell Priory was undergoing a refurbishment in April 2000. Photo: Mel Hulme
18. Wakefield in 2000
A busy Christmas shopping scene on Kirkgate in December 2000. Photo: Graham Lindley
19. Wakefield in 2000
John Horvath, group general manager at Cedar Court Hotel, looks baffled after Percy the Penguin was kidnapped in December 2000. The hotel was offering a reward for the return of Percy which was to be donated to Wakefield Hospice. Photo: Claire Lim
20. Wakefield in 2000
This house in Horbury was covered in 8,500 lights and in December 2000 had made it to the last six of a Christmas lights competition run by Calendar news. Pictured are owners Margaret and Bob Cook. Photo: Claire Lim