Wakefield was an important market town in the Middle Ages, as well
as an inland port on the River Calder. It prospered through trade
and industry in textiles, coal mining, tanning and grain, becoming
the county town of West Yorkshire in the Industrial Revolution and
its parish church achieving cathedral status in 1888. The Victorian
era left a legacy of grand civic buildings in the city, and it is
still the administrative centre for many services in West
Yorkshire. Manufacturing continues to be strong in Wakefield,
although the coal mines have closed and some heavy industry moved
away, but the city has also regenerated itself in recent decades,
not least by its waterfront and celebrating its cultural heritage
by opening the Hepworth Wakefield museum in honour of the famous
artist Barbara Hepworth, who was born and brought up in Wakefield.
Celebrating Wakefield chronicles the proud heritage of Wakefield,
its important moments and what draws so many to this dynamic city
today. Illustrated throughout, this fascinating book offers a
marvellous and refreshingly positive insight into Wakefield’s
rich heritage, its special events and important moments. This book
will be a valuable contribution to the history of the city and
provide a source of many memories to those who have known it well
over the years.
General
Imprint: |
Amberley Publishing
|
Country of origin: |
United Kingdom |
Series: |
Celebrating |
Release date: |
July 2023 |
Authors: |
Paul L. Dawson
|
Dimensions: |
234 x 165mm (L x W) |
Format: |
Paperback
|
Pages: |
96 |
ISBN-13: |
978-1-398-11349-7 |
Categories: |
Books >
Sport & Leisure >
General
|
LSN: |
1-398-11349-2 |
Barcode: |
9781398113497 |
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