The photos turn back the clock to 1982 and showcase the stories which were making the news around the county during the dawn of a new decade. Locations in focus include Leeds, Wakefield and Huddersfield in West Yorkshire, Harrogate, Selby and Ripon in North Yorkshire and Whitby on the east coast. It was a 12 months which brought devastating floods to communities across the county and also featured a visit by God's (alleged) own representative on earth. READ MORE: 18 photo memories take you around Yorkshire in 1980 LOVE LEEDS? LOVE NOSTALGIA? Join Leeds Retro on facebook YEP RETRO NEWSLETTER: Sign up for our free monthly email digest of Leeds nostalgia
9. Ripon
Huddersfield born actor James Mason made a flying visit to Ripon in November 1982 to record Christmas show Merrily On High for Yorkshire Television at Ripon Cathedral. Photo: YPN
10. Whitby
Young unemployed of Whitby while away time as schoolchildren pass in March 1982. Photo: YPN
12. Huddersfield
All aboard. The Santa Claus special pulls into Slaithwaite station on its inaugural journey to Leeds in December 1982. Photo: YPN