They turn back the clock to the 1990s and showcase how community spirit was very much alive and kicking around the town. The photos, plucked from the YEP archive, focus on the stories making the news headlines as well as local sport, fundraising, pubs, restaurants, shops and politics. Spotted anyone you remember? READ MORE: 37 wonderful photos to take you back to Wakefield in 1997 YEP RETRO NEWSLETTER: Sign up for our free monthly email digest of Leeds nostalgia

1. Hemsworth in the 1990s
Ex-miners Leslie Hepton, left and Tom Hanbyare pictured enjoying a pint at Hemsworth Miners Welfare Club in January 1996. | Gary Longbottom Photo: Gary Longbottom

2. Hemsworth in the 1990s
Members of the Hemsworth Library Action group and staff prepared for a long wait at the newly-closed Sheffield library where protesters have occupied it in December 1995. | Chris Lawton Photo: Chris Lawton

3. Hemsworth in the 1990s
The waiting game. Polling officers Nigel Collingworth, left, and Kevin Straw, pictured outside the polling station at the Anglers Retreat pub in February 1996. It was the smallest polling station in the Hemsworth by-election, catering for only 18 voters. | Mel Hulme Photo: Mel Hulme

4. Hemsworth in the 1990s
Counting the votes at the Hemsworth by-election in Februarey 1996. | Mark Bickerdike Photo: Mark Bickerdike

5. Hemsworth in the 1990s
December 1995 and horticulture students Ian Wright, right, and Shaun Brummitt are pictured working in the conservation garden at Hemsworth College, which had been designed by students. | Mel Hulme Photo: Mel Hulme

6. Hemsworth in the 1990s
Jon Trickett celebrates being elected Labour MP for Hemsworth in February 1996. | Bruce Rollinson Photo: Bruce Rollinson
