Community is at the heart of this photo gallery celebrating a year in the life of Dewsbury at the back end of the 1990s. The images from 1996 showcase a range of landmarks, sporting triumphs, the best of the arts and culture as well as school life and highlight some of the stories making the local news headlines over the 12 months. Do you recognise anyone? READ MORE: 34 photos to take you back to Dewsbury in 1996 YEP RETRO NEWSLETTER: Sign up for our free monthly email digest of Leeds nostalgia
7. Dewsbury in 1997
Ian McGoverin, landlord at The Beer Street pub with a pint of Lourdes Water, which had been brewed to raise funds for the Handicapped Childrens Pilgrimage Trust. | Bruce Rollinson Photo: Bruce Rollinson
8. Dewsbury in 1997
Shopfitters Martin Peel (left) and brother Richard outside their base on the High Street which was wrecked when an abandoned stolen bus careered down the hill and crashed into their building. Photo: Peter Thacker
9. Dewsbury in 1997
Young Jack Mitchell and his granddad Steve Mitchell enjoy the Punch and Judy Show given by Mr Gully at Abbey House Museum in February 1997. | Mark Bickerdike Photo: Mark Bickerdike
10. Dewsbury in 1997
F.C. Kennedy AFC. Back row, from left, are Dave Evans, Dean Wadsworth, Paul Whitley, Ant Craven, Andy Bennett, Paul Inwood and Chris Mansell. Front row, from left, are John Bennett, Chris Hardcastle, Tony MacIver, Steve Pitts, Wayne Beer and Mick Love. | Peter Thacker Photo: Peter Thacker
11. Dewsbury in 1997
Did you eat here back in the day? Rigsby's restaurant pictured in February 1997. | Richard Hainsworth Photo: Richard Hainsworth
12. Dewsbury in 1997
Ronnie Robinson with the two cricket balls he was presented with for exceptional performances in matches for Hanging Heaton CC in the 1940s. | Mark Bickerdike Photo: Mark Bickerdike