HRH The Duchess of Kent unveils a plaque to officially open the Duchess of Kent Bridge on the Ripon bypass in March 1996. She is watched by Coun John Clout, chairman of North Yorkshire County Council.placeholder image
HRH The Duchess of Kent unveils a plaque to officially open the Duchess of Kent Bridge on the Ripon bypass in March 1996. She is watched by Coun John Clout, chairman of North Yorkshire County Council. | Gary Longbottom

89 of the best photos take you back to Ripon in the 1990s

Andrew Hutchinson
By Andrew Hutchinson

Specialist Reporter

Published 19th Jul 2025, 04:45 GMT

These remarkable photos chart a busy decade in the life of Ripon and its residents.

They turn back the clock to the 1990s and bring in to focus different aspects of life across the city during the decade as well as showcasing the stories making the news. Landmarks such as Ripon Cathedral, Ripon bypass, Ripon Workhouse Museum, Ripon Races and Studley Royal Park with Fountains Abbey are all featured. Annual community events usch as the annual Scarecrow Festival at Sawley are also on focus as well as memories from villages and hamlets surrounding the city. These include Grewelthorpe, Sharow, Markington, South Stainley, Kirkby Malzeard and Wormald Green. The photos, plucked from the YEP archive, are sure to evoke memories for those who called Ripon home back in the day. Spotted anyone you remember? READ MORE: 53 of the best photos take you back to Harrogate in the 1990s YEP RETRO NEWSLETTER: Sign up for our free monthly email digest of nostalgia

Pupils at Ripon Grammar School pictured during a technology design class in November 1998.

49. Ripon in the 1990s

Pupils at Ripon Grammar School pictured during a technology design class in November 1998. | Charles Knight Photo: Charles Knight

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Youngsters line up before the under six Easter Egg rolling competition at Fountains Abbey in April 1998.

50. Ripon in the 1990s

Youngsters line up before the under six Easter Egg rolling competition at Fountains Abbey in April 1998. | James Hardisty Photo: James Hardisty

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The new Dean of Ripon hands over his radio mic after a ceremony inside the city's Cathedral in October 1995. Dean John Methuen was congratulated by his family including daughters Judith, left and Caroline, right and wife Bridget by his side.

51. Ripon in the 1990s

The new Dean of Ripon hands over his radio mic after a ceremony inside the city's Cathedral in October 1995. Dean John Methuen was congratulated by his family including daughters Judith, left and Caroline, right and wife Bridget by his side. | Charles Knight Photo: Charles Knight

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Ripon Leisure Centre receptionist Fiona Boyd pictured in December 1995 working on one of the children's murals in the creche ahead of the opening.

52. Ripon in the 1990s

Ripon Leisure Centre receptionist Fiona Boyd pictured in December 1995 working on one of the children's murals in the creche ahead of the opening. | Mel Hulme Photo: Mel Hulme

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Albert Armitage who has waited nearly all his life to see the Ripon bypass built, watches as the first cars make their way along the road. Pictured in January 1996.

53. Ripon in the 1990s

Albert Armitage who has waited nearly all his life to see the Ripon bypass built, watches as the first cars make their way along the road. Pictured in January 1996. | Charles Knight Photo: Charles Knight

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This is Linda Birkinshaw who was trying to raise money to build a flood defence wall at the bottom of her garden. She is pictured in March 1996.

54. Ripon in the 1990s

This is Linda Birkinshaw who was trying to raise money to build a flood defence wall at the bottom of her garden. She is pictured in March 1996. | James Hardisty Photo: James Hardisty

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