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!

August 1985 - Police Day at Wakefield Park. Photo: National World

Ossett Fun Run. Photo: National World

Artist, Ashley Jackson at Wood Street Police Station. Photo: National World

November 1984 - Rothwell C of E School's swimming marathon. Photo: National World

News you can trust since 1852