St John the Baptist
Wakefield, Yorkshire
A Georgian Church set in the middle of the Georgian St John's Square in the heart of Wakefield's Northern Conservation Area.
Wakefield Cathedral is located right in the centre of the city, surrounded by shops and businesses, with people passing our doors as they go about their daily life. Many of those people come by to light a candle, say a prayer, or spend a moment of stillness and calm. There are many fascinating treasures to discover in Wakefield Cathedral: fine medieval carvings including many animals and green men; impressive, finely carved screen behind the high altar; the most complete collection of stained glass by Charles Kempe in the world; the unusual octagonal font dating from 1661; and the magnificent east end extension built (1888) to celebrate the creation of the Diocese of Wakefield.