St Leonard
Wortley, Yorkshire
Wortley is a small village between Sheffield and Huddersfield, and the imposing parish church in the centre of the village serves what is essentially a rural community.
The next church was built in 1843, on the present site given by Lord Wharncliffe. This church was in a state of partial decay by 1870 and a decision was made to rebuild the whole church. The present church, dedicated to the Holy Trinity, was consecrated on 8th August 1871.
The church was designed by the leading Victorian architect, George Edmund Street. Our church is a fine example of the Victorian Gothic style for which he was known.
The stained glass windows of the east end, lady chapel and baptistry were all made by John Hardman & Co of King William Street, The Strand.
Inside, there are many things to see including the original font, marble pulpit and marble reredos, all designed by George Edmund Street. Also see lovely stained glass featuring various saints, several memorials, the Lady Chapel and the new Millennium window featuring symbols representing the church calendar. The Maskill Organ from 1880 is in good condition.
We have Commonwealth War Graves in the Churchyard