From Emmerdale to New Hall - 24 photos showing Wakefield in 1979 and 1980

Do you recognise where some of these photos were taken?

By Leanne Clarke

Published 24th Jan 2023, 11:55 BST

Updated 17th Nov 2023, 10:49 BST

The collection from our archives shows the Wakefield district in 1979 and 1980.

1. Lake

A drained Park Lake in Wakefield on August 24 1979. Photo: s

Taken on 27th June 1979, Old Heath Hall. Photo: s

Gargrave Crescent. Photo: s

Wakefield market, taken on September 3 1979. Photo: s