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A look back at Westgate through the years.

Nostalgia: 26 photo gems taking you back to Wakefield's Westgate through the years

By Leanne Clarke
Published 10th Aug 2026, 20:00 BST

From businesses to nights out, here we’re taking a look back at one of Wakefield’s busiest roads through the years.

There’s Royal visits, fundraising, old bars and clubs and many familiar faces.

Take a look, see if they bring back any memories!

Halifax bank Westgate Wakefield branch. Howard from the TV commercial called in and helped with the cancer research uk raffle being run by branch manager Wendy Grinsill [right front] and her staff.

17. Halifax

Halifax bank Westgate Wakefield branch. Howard from the TV commercial called in and helped with the cancer research uk raffle being run by branch manager Wendy Grinsill [right front] and her staff. Photo: s

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Quest nightclub on Westgate.

18. 2005

Quest nightclub on Westgate. Photo: s

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Mad Hair Day at Room 97 Hair Salon. Westgate, Wakefield. L to R Marcello Moccia, Craig Parkinson, Melissa Clark, Emily Osbourne.

19. Mad hair day

Mad Hair Day at Room 97 Hair Salon. Westgate, Wakefield. L to R Marcello Moccia, Craig Parkinson, Melissa Clark, Emily Osbourne. Photo: s

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Wakefield in Bloom winner the Elephant and Castle pub on Westgate. Eric Nutter and Pat Cowen. 2006.

20. In Bloom

Wakefield in Bloom winner the Elephant and Castle pub on Westgate. Eric Nutter and Pat Cowen. 2006. Photo: s

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