 Wakefield Cathedral
The ancient Parish Church of All Saints, Wakefield became the Cathedral Church of All Saints in 1888, when the Diocese of Wakefield was created. Originally a 15th century church, it has an impressive spire which at 247 feet (75.3 m) is the tallest in Yorkshire and the fourth highest in England.
This picture was taken from the Kirkgate pedestrian precinct. There is, just visible, a Christmas market in front of the cathedral.
© John S. Sargent 8th December 2009. |
 The Cathedral photographed from the junction of Westgate, Kirkgate and Teall Street.
© John S. Sargent 5th January 2010. |
The front of the cathedral viewed from Cross Square with a rather dismal modern building partially obscuring the cathedral.
There is a Christmas Market in front of the cathedral. |
 The Wakefield Cross. A replica of the remains of the cross is housed in the Cathedral. What was left of the original ancient cross was rescued by Edmund Waterton, son of Squire Charles Waterton. It is now in York.
© John S. Sargent 10th August 2003.
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 The story of the cross. The original was destroyed by religious fundamentalists in the Reformation. In the wrong hands, religion can be used to fell purpose. |
 This picture depicts a reconstruction of the cross. (On display in the cathedral).
© John S. Sargent 10th August 2003. |
 The south porch of the cathedral, opening on to Westgate.
© John S. Sargent 5th August 2010. |
 The sundial on the South Porch was added in 1635.
© John S. Sargent 5th August 2010.
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 The cathedral from The Springs.
© John S. Sargent 24th February 2005. |
Noel Gay, composer of 'The Lambeth Walk' was a chorister at the Cathedral.
Noel Gay Willis born Reginald Moxon Armitage (15 July 1898 - 4 March 1954) was one of the most successful British composers of popular music of the 1930s and 1940s.
He was born in Wakefield, and educated at Queen Elizabeth Grammar School (QEGS), the Royal College of Music, and Christ's College, Cambridge. He then became music director and organist at St. Anne's Church in Soho.
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 He wrote songs for revues by The Crazy Gang, and for star artists such as Gracie Fields, Flanagan and Allen and George Formby. One such song was Run Rabbit Run (written by Noel Gay and Ralph Butler).
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For more information about Wakefield Cathedral try these links:
Wakefield Cathedral. Information about services, events, music at the cathedral, with a history.
Diocese of Wakefield. This site explores some of the churches, people and issues that are part of the Diocese of Wakefield.
The building is listed and is included on Images of England. IoE Number: 444618
Location: CATHEDRAL CHURCH OF ALL SAINTS, KIRKGATE (north side)
WAKEFIELD, WEST YORKSHIRE
Date listed: 14 July 1953,
Grade A. |
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