This photo gallery aims to bring into focus life in the town throughout 1996. It features a range of landmarks and familiar faces as well as highlighting some of the stories making the local news headlines over the 12 months. Do you recognise anyone? READ MORE: 31 photos to take you back to Wakefield in 1996 LOVE LEEDS? LOVE NOSTALGIA? Join Leeds Retro on facebook
19. Dewsbury in 1996
Sheila Buckingham was retiring after 34 years at Robberttown Junior and Infant School. She is pictured giving the school hall a last sweep, watched by pupils Emily Calvert (front) and Emily Armitage. Photo: Mel Hulme
20. Dewsbury in 1996
Dewsbury Canal Festival in July 1996. Pictured is Savile, the newly-launched boat of the Calder Navigation Society making its maiden voyage. Photo: Steve Riding
21. Dewsbury in 1996
Holiday time for teddies too having being brought along by Fay Lindley (left) and sister Rachel to the Dewsbury Gala in August 1996. Photo: Peter Thacker
22. Dewsbury in 1996
Dewsbury Collegians were preparing to stage musical P-Zazz at Dewsbury Town Hall. Pictured are Paul Pismeny, Gareth Thompson, Dale Brook and Jamie Brook. At the front is Hannah Baldock. Photo: James Hardisty
23. Dewsbury in 1996
September 1996 and pictured are Dewsbury District Hospital A&E department paramedics Steven Wilson and Julie Cornes who were due to tie the knot. Photo: Justin Lloyd
24. Dewsbury in 1996
Dewsbury Moor Athletic played in Division Two of the West Yorkshire Football League. Photo: Mel Hulme