21 nostalgic photos taking you back to Wakefield in the 1980s

By Leanne Clarke

Published 14th Feb 2023, 13:52 BST

Here’s another batch of brilliant photos taken around Wakefield in the 1980s.

From boys boxing, fighting fires, school snaps and some well-known faces, these were all taken around the district in 1983, 1984 and 1985.

Take a look and see what memories they bring back for you.

17. 1984

Rawsons fire in Wakefield in 1984. Photo: s

Rawsons fire in 1984. Photo: s

April 1985 - Ossett sporting boys and Dutch visitors. Photo: s

April 1985 - Claire Rayner and Radio Aire Peter Levy in the Ridings. Photo: s

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