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Retro photos of Wakefield taken across the past 100 years.

16 nostalgic photos show how Wakefield has changed over the past 100 years

Enjoy the look back through the decades 📸

Our archives have revealed a collection of 16 photographs capturing Wakefield’s character and changes throughout the last century.

Spanning from the 1920s right through to the 1980s, these images present a diverse and nostalgic look at the city’s history.

Take a moment to explore this unique visual journey across Wakefield’s past.

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