Do any of these bring back any memories?Do any of these bring back any memories?
Do any of these bring back any memories?

Here are 24 nostalgic photos taking you back the 70s and 80s across Wakefield

By Leanne Clarke
Published 6th Feb 2023, 15:00 BST
Updated 13th Feb 2025, 15:59 BST
We've been back into our archive and come across some fantastic photos that were taken around the Wakefield district in 1979, 1981 and 1985.

From cheering on sports teams and welcoming royalty to visiting an exhibition aimed at catching the Yorkshire Ripper, take a look through and see if they bring back any memories...

Wakefield Trinity return from Wembley.

5. Trinity

Wakefield Trinity return from Wembley. Photo: s

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The crowd waiting to meet Trinity as returned to the city with the Rugby League Challenge Cup.

6. Crowd control

The crowd waiting to meet Trinity as returned to the city with the Rugby League Challenge Cup. Photo: s

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Activities on Pugneys lake in 1985.

7. Fun on the lake

Activities on Pugneys lake in 1985. Photo: s

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Raft race at Wintersett.

8. 1985

Raft race at Wintersett. Photo: s

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