It was a sign of the times as the branding came down at the Tiffany’s Mecca which had welcomed generations of revellers down the decades. This was 1980 and the photo is one of 21 charting the year in the life of Wakey and its residents. Local landmarks, shopping scenes as well as memories of stories making the news during the 12 months are all featured. The images, plucked from the YEP archive, are sure to evoke memories for those who called Wakey home back in the day. READ MORE: 19 wonderful photos take you back to Wakefield in the 1960s YEP RETRO NEWSLETTER: Sign up for our free monthly email digest of nostalgia
2. Wakefield in 1980
The topping out ceremony at The Ridings shopping centre development. | YPN Photo: YPN
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