The Internet had not yet completely taken over, social media was still a fledgling idea, Manchester United were eight points clear at the top of the table and Leeds were still in the Premier League.
In Wakefield, a lot has changed in the last 20 years - which of these changes do you think have been for the better?
9. Rishworth Street car park
The multi-storey car park closed on July 15 to prepare for its demolition, which took place at the end of August 2017.
10. Bus station
Then and now. As it stood on Union Street at the side of the indoor market (and a meeting place for many under the clock) and as it looks now.
11. Merchant Gate
The once piece of spare land is now home to a new housing development.