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 - Moorthorpe WMC South Elmsall, kids da. Photo: National World

The Wakefield Express half marathon. Photo: National World

November 1984 - Queen Elizabeth Grammar School, QEGS, perform 'She Stoops to Conquer'. Photo: National World

1984 - Mrs Mabel Wingfield retires from Lee Brigg First School. Photo: National World

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