Silver Street 1980s

RETRO: The way it used to be in Wakefield

Looking back at Wakefield in years gone by.

By Jane Chippindale

Wednesday, 20th July 2022, 5:07 pm

Updated Wednesday, 20th July 2022, 5:34 pm

Pictures from the Wakefield Express archives.

1. 1960s

Lion Store, Providence Street

Photo: Wakefield Express

2. 1980s

Little Westgate shops closing

Photo: Wakefield Express

3. 1980s

Normanton shops and street scenes

Photo: Wakefield Express

4. 1950s

Wakefield, 1957

Photo: Wakefield Express