Nostalgia: 18 photos taken around Wakefield dating as far back as 1984

By Leanne Clarke

Published 11th Oct 2023, 16:21 GMT

Updated 16th Jun 2026, 15:44 GMT

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

The Rooftops charity show was taken in 1991, but all of the others were taken in 1984.

Can you spot anyone you know?

Scouts Gang show at Unity Hall. Photo: s

Rothwwell C of E school £200 cheque presentation to Ethiopia appeal. Photo: s

Clifton Infant School presentation of new music centre. Photo: Presentation

New Year babies born at Manygates in 1989. Photo: s

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