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Crofton Academy Remembrance

Academy unites more than 1,000 pupils for first Remembrance event

Picture by Allan McKenzie/YWNG - 12/11/17 - Press - Ossett Remembrance, Ossett, England - Ossett Remembrance Day parade.

Behind the community effort that brought Remembrance service to 11am

Pontefract Remembrance Sunday

Pontefract Civic Society president praises Remembrance Sunday turnout

Featherstone

Communities across the Wakefield district unite to remember the fallen

Do any of these bring back any memories?

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

Jon Trickett, the Member of Parliament for Normanton and Hemsworth. Picture Tony Johnson.

MP Jon Trickett vows to stand by miners in pension dispute

In memory of the animals that suffered in war

Knitter creates Remembrance tributes with postbox toppers and purple poppies

Sir David Attenborough poses with the Knight Grand Cross of the Order of St Michael and St George following an investiture ceremony at Windsor Castle, on June 8, 2022. (Photo by Andrew Matthews / POOL / AFP) (Photo by ANDREW MATTHEWS/POOL/AFP via Getty Images)

Sir David Attenborough features in new film celebrating Charles Waterton

Gawthorpe Water Tower

Gawthorpe Water Tower: Yorkshire Water survey reveals widespread concrete damage

Nights out

From Halloween to Hollywood - nights out in Wakefield in 2008

Ruby Rogers, Jo Waude and Oliver Hardy

Cricketers Arms wins Wakefield CAMRA award

Plans have been lodged to build an extension and carry out a major upgrade of Theatre Royal Wakefield. Image: AOC Architecture.

Extension and major upgrade planned for Theatre Royal Wakefield

The Time Tunnel experience at the NCM

Spooktacular half-term fun planned at National Coal Mining Museum

Flashback to the noughties with these photos of night outs in Wakefield.

24 photos that will take you back to nights out in Flares in the noughties

Retro photos of Wakefield taken across the past 100 years.

Retro: Here are 16 photos taken across Wakefield throughout the past 100 years

Market life in Wakefield District

31 pictures showing life in Wakefield, Castleford and Pontefract markets
Pictures from our archives of life in Wakefield, Pontefract and Castleford markets from 1999 to 2010.
Leanne Clarke

Former Wakefield MP David Hinchliffe, who published a book about a witch trial, is the guest speaker at Saturday's Wakefield & District Family History Society meeting. Picture Scott Merrylees

Former MP to shed light on notorious Denby witchcraft case

The site sits derelict, dilapidated and fire damaged in South Kirby.

In pictures: Inside South Kirkby's derelict former health centre

A look back to the 80s.

Nostalgic photos of Wakefield from the 1980s from the classroom to Noel Edmonds

Wakefield Theatre Royal

Hidden Wakefield: Heritage gems open their doors

Do these photos bring back any memories? Can you spot anyone you know?

Retro photos showing restaurants around Wakefield in the 90s and noughties

SheSings

Merrie City Festival brings live music and entertainment to Wakefield

We’ve taken a look back into our archives and found dozens upon dozens of photos of teachers with pupils from 2006 and 2007.

21 nostalgic photos of teachers and pupils across Wakefield in 2006 and 2007

Heritage Open Day at St Peter the Apostle Church in Kirkthorpe. Picture Scott Merrylees

Historic buildings and hidden gems to open their doors for free

Work has started to transform the Old Crown Court in Wakefield

Work begins to transform 215-year-old Old Crown Court in Wakefield

Anthony Noble and Nichola Russell

Village pub set to reopen after six-month closure and revamp

19 photos that will take you back to Ossett in the 1980s

19 nostalgic photos that will take you back to Ossett in the 1980s
Remember Ossett back in the early 1980s?
Leanne Clarke

Wakefield CAMRA has marked its 50 year anniversart

Wakefield CAMRA celebrates 50 years

Gawthorpe Water Tower

Fresh push to save water tower as £1m repair bill looms

Flashback to the 80s with these incredible photos from our archive.

Retro: 12 wonderful photos taking you back to Wakefield in the 1980s

Sarah Cobham from the Forgotten Women of Wakefield with the a plaque for Gertrude and Barbara Briggs.

Blue plaque honouring talented Wakefield artists unveiled in city centre

These nostalgic photos were all taken across Wakefield bars in the noughties.

32 fabulous photos of nights out across Wakefield in the noughties

Pictured the children that found the bomb Amelia Appleyard aged 10, Rosie Appleyard aged 7, Ryan Green aged 6 and Liam Green aged 8.

Kids accidentally discover military bomb during litter pick

Rugby heroes’ lives revealed in remarkable tales of pubs, crime and war

Jack Rhodes, who was sacked for leaving Castleford.

Rugby heroes’ lives revealed in remarkable tales of pubs, crime and war

Alevel celebrations from 2004 to 2010.

34 fab photos showing Wakefield students celebrating A-levels from 2004 to 2010

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

Families enjoy Yorkshire Day celebrations at Pontefract Castle.

Yorkshire Day at Pontefract Castle

Youngsters hurtle down a huge slide on the promenade at Bridlington in July 1972

44 nostalgic photos to bring back happy memories of early 70s summers

Families are being invited to experience the sights, sounds and uplifting spirit of Yorkshire’s mining heritage this Yorkshire Day.

Step back in time for a spectacular Yorkshire Day Gala at the NCMM

Miners' Institute, Moorthorpe

Plans submitted to create two apartments at historic Miners' Institute

The official opening of the reclaimed area at Gisburn Road leading to the Southern Washlands Nature Reserve and the Calder and Hebble Canal, featuring a mosaic with artistic contributions from local schoolchildren. in June 1997. Pictured is artist Jan Harley with children Mark Bradshaw, Anna Ellis, Claire Gamble, Scott Hooley and Lacey Broadbent.

14 nostalgic photos to bring back memories of Eastmoor in the 1990s

22 pictures of past pupils and teachers at schools around Wakefield in 2010

Do you recognise anyone?

26 photos from nights out in Mex, Passion, Quest, Bedroom and Havana in 2008

All Saints School House is currently available for £775,000 through estate agents Enfields.

Inside a historic £775,000 property, for sale next to Pontefract Castle

Arndale Shopping centre, Leeds, at Christmas in 1988

45 nostalgic photos to leave you pining for Yorkshire life in the 80s

St John the Divine, Calder Grove

Church conversion moves into next phase with solar panels approved

In a field outside the village of Heath, 1.5 miles outside of Wakefield, is Dame Mary Bolles's Water Tower: a Grade II Listed structure dating from the 1600s.

Explore the historic Wakefield water tower - haunted by a dame's ghost

Schofield's is marking its 150th anniversary

Deli celebrates 150 years serving the community

Do you recognise any of these faces?

21 photos taking you back to the classroom in the noughties

The Tower Picture House, Leeds, in 1975.

40 of the best nostalgic photos taking you back to the 70s

The memorial had fallen into disrepair.

War memorial restored after community effort

Inside abandoned farm - that was a Harry Potter filming location

Alison Windmill

Bradley Arms celebrates double CAMRA award success

Competitors in the York Bonding Warehouse barrel race raise their glasses in July 1981

40 nostalgic photos taking you back to 1981

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