Retro: 24 nostalgic photos taking you back to Wakefield in the 1980s

By Kara McKune

Published 2nd Dec 2024, 19:00 GMT

Updated 1st Apr 2026, 12:44 GMT

Here are 24 brilliant photos taken around Wakefield in the 1980s.

Flashback to the 80s with these great photos, taken across the district.

See if you can spot anyone you know!

November 1984 - Outwood Grange School play rehearsal of 'Dazzle'. Photo: National World

Police Day at Wakefield Park. Photo: National World

November 1984 - Gawthorpe School tree planting by Mayor of Wakefield. Photo: National World

Moorthorpe WMC South Elmsall, kids day. Photo: National World

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