Retro

The Wakefield Arms in 2003 after its closure

‘Leeds would like to take the credit but Portland cement is from Wakefield’

Drawing of the Aspdin kiln used to create Portland cement and was located close to the current Wakefield Kirkgate railway station

New sample from pub may prove city bricklayer invented Portland cement

Bread Street, Wakefield. Picture by Google

Former pub could be converted into home as wine bar plan deemed 'untenable'

The Paul Sykes custom design

Custom trainers were inspired boxer Paul Sykes punching sharks

School starters from 2009 to 2001.

A nostalgic look back at these adorable school starter photos from 2009-2011

Flash back to 2012 with these retro pictures.

Retro: 14 pictures from the sport pages of the Express over ten years ago

Memories of Waterton Junior and Infants School.

RETRO: 16 photos remembering Waterton Junior and Infants School

Back to the classroom in 2010.

Back to school: 28 photos taking you back to the classroom in 2010

Can you spot any familiar faces?

39 photos of shoppers, staff, celebs and events at Wakefield Asda 2004-2010

The site sits derelict, dilapidated and fire damaged in South Kirby.

In pictures: Inside South Kirkby's derelict former health centre

Can you spot anyone you know from nights out in Wakefield in 2008?

50 fabulous photos of nights out in Wakefield in 2008

NCM Museum Heritage Open Day. Picture Scott Merrylees

Machines go on display to the public at National Coal Mining Museum

From left to right, Sarah Cobham, Olivia Young, Jacqui Milnes, Debbie Waller, from the Forgotten Women of Wakefield project

Blue plaque to be installed at Wakefield Cathedral to mark life of Mabel Norton

The former Grey Horse pub on Kirkgate

Plan submitted to convert former pub the Grey Horse into business units

A look back at Wakefield.

Photos of Wakefield from the 1980s from newborns to the classroom

We found these nostalgic school starter photos from the noughties in our archives.

Retro: 22 photos of Wakefield's primary school starters from 2005, 2006 and 2007

As children return to school for another year, we looked into our archives and found these wonderful photos of primary school starters from 2005, 2006 and 2007.

Kara McKune

The Victorian mansion house prior to its refurbishment.

In pictures: Inside Wakefield's old maternity hospital before its major refurb

Counting House

Take a look inside Pontefract's 17th century Counting House which is set to reop...

Guy Lister pictured at the building in March 2023.

Work to comply Counting House is almost complete

Can you spot anyone you know from 2015 and 2017.

Ackworth Pram Fest: 29 past photos of the annual event ahead of tomorrow's race

Lord St Oswald, Victoria Lee, director Chantry Vets, Coun Denise Jeffery, Council Leader and Coun Audrey Forster, Vice Chair Castleford Civic Society, Coun Richard Forster, local Coun and Castleford Civic Society member.

Remains of Roman fort uncovered under vets'

Sylvia Gower is the last elder of Flanshaw Lane United Reform Church, which is to close on September 15. Picture Scott Merrylees

Church will close down after last elder retires

Pokemon characters, like those pictured, are among toy deals at Aldi (Photo by Tomohiro Ohsumi/Getty Images)

Cowabunga! Iconic 1990s retro toys comeback in supermarket deals

Look back at Wakefield through the years.

Retro: 16 nostalgic photos taken across Wakefield, throughout the past century

Look back at Wakefield through the years.

Retro: 16 nostalgic photos taken across Wakefield, throughout the past century

Kirkgate's abandoned ABC cinema has been empty for over two decades.

Explore Wakefield's abandoned ABC cinema before its demolition

Step back in time to 1984.

18 lovely photos taken around Wakefield dating as far back as 1984

We’ve been looking back through our archives and found these brilliant photos, most from around Wakefield in 1984.

Leanne Clarke

Chai Shai

Henry Boons to reopen as Indian street food outlet

Old photos of Wakefield, Pontefract and Castleford. (Getty)

A look back through history with these 28 photos from across Wakefield

Can you spot anyone you know?

Here's 21 pictures to take you back to Vegas Bar

Alevel celebrations from 2004 to 2010.

34 fab photos showing Wakefield students celebrating A-levels from 2004 to 2010

Wakefield Labour Club

Wakefield Labour Club to hold meeting on role of women in 1984-85 miners' strike

The team behind the project

White roses made from waste plastic bottles go on display

These landlords and landladies of our locals have served thousands of pints between them.

28 landlords and landladies you may remember from the 1990s and 2000s

Some of the miners, pictured at Wheldale Colliery's pit wheel

Former mineworkers gather to mark 40th anniversary of miners' strike

Here are 22 sporty photos from our archives.

22 pictures from the sport pages of the Wakefield Express ten years ago

In a field outside the village of Heath, 1.5 miles outside of Wakefield, is Dame Mary Bolles's Water Tower: a Grade II Listed structure dating from the 1600s.

Explore the historic Wakefield water tower - haunted by a dame's ghost

A look back at Westgate through the years.

Photo gems taking you back to Wakefield's Westgate through the years

Here are some retro photos of nights out at Bar Mex in the noughties.

22 pictures from nights out at Wakefield's Bar Mex in 2004 and 2005

Here are some retro pictures taken throughout Pontefract and Castleford.

Retro: 16 photos from Pontefract and Castleford through the 70s, 80s and 90s

Saxon Promotions is opening up St Austin's Theatre on Wentworth Terrace to host gigs.

Take a look inside ‘hidden gem’ theatre

Here are 14 photos taken of football clubs in the 2000s.

Retro: Here are 14 pictures of Wakefield football clubs in the 2000s

Castleford Civic Centre. Picture Scott Merrylees

Arts groups sign open letter against closure of civic centre

Nights out Wakefield 2008 and 2009.

41 photos from nights out in Wakefield - Mex, Bedroom and East 17 in Quest!

Here are 16 photos taken of football clubs in the 1980s and 1990s.

16 pictures of Wakefield football clubs in the 80s and 90s

November 20, 1984. Castleford's Wheldale Colliery became a blazing scrapyard today as frustrated pickets renewedtheir struggle to save the strike at the pit. Pictures show police in riot gear near a smashed street lamp.

Miners will host party to commemorate the 40th anniversary of the strike

High Street, Upton. Picture by Google

Residents plead with council in fight against village fast food plan

Sporting success!

12 photos taking a nostalgic look at Wakefield sports days in 1985

Cyril Booth celebrates his 100th birthday with family at Farmer Copleys. Picture Scott Merrylees

Wakefield D-Day veteran marks 100th birthday

Former Wakefield MP David Hinchliffe has published a book about a witch trial part of which takes place at Woolley Hall near Wakefield. Picture Scott Merrylees

Wakefield MP investigates witch trial

Haribo will sponsor Pontefract Liquorice Festival

Haribo set to sponsor Pontefract Liquorice Festival

Claire O'Connor (Isabel) and Victoria Brazier (Olive). Picture by Lian Furness

Musical comedy stage show about miners’ strike is coming to town

Can you see anyone you know?

23 photos taking a look back at Kirkhamgate Primary School through the years

Armed Forces Day celebrates the outstanding contribution that our Armed Forces make to the country. Photo: Scott Merrylees

Pontefract Park to host Armed Forces Day 2024

The bellringers in action at the Queen's Platinum Jubilee

Bellringers will mark 80th anniversary of D-Day at churches