Field Marshal Bernard Law Montgomery visited after the Second World War where he was given the freedom of the city. The first three photos of this collection charting Wakey in the 1940s mark the visit by ‘Monty’ in 1947. The gallery also features landmarks, shops, streets scenes as well as celebrations after Wakefield Trinity won the Challenge Cup at Wembley. 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
1. Wakefield in the 1940s
Field Marshall Sir Bernard Montgomery leaves the city in 'Old faithful' in November 1947. | YPN Photo: YPN
2. Wakefield in the 1940s
Crowds welcome Field Marshall Sir Bernard Montgomery. | YPN Photo: YPN
3. Wakefield in the 1940s
Wakefield mayor Coun Harry Watson gives Field Marshall Sir Bernard Montgomery the freedom of the city of Wakefield. | YPN Photo: YPN
4. Wakefield in the 1940s
The new bridge with Chantry Bridge on left. Pictured in June 1947. | YPN Photo: YPN
6. Wakefield in the 1940s
Wakefield Cathedral from the South East Pictured in September 1947. | YPN Photo: YPN