Wakefield, the capital of the former West Riding of Yorkshire, has
a long and distinguished past. It came to prominence as a centre
for the cloth trade in the latter half of the 15th century, the
trade in cloth becoming a major part of the town's economy until
recent years. By 1880, Wakefield as a town had expanded and gained
many new institutions built on the wealth of the cloth trade, coal
mining and heavy industry. Changing Wakefield presents a glimpse
into what the townscape of Wakefield was like at the close of the
19th century and compares it to the modern cityscape that has
constantly changed and evolved since 1880. Important buildings in
today's cityscape are looked at in depth with concise histories of
the buildings and the people that built or lived in these notable
landmarks. This fascinating historical time capsule also presents
rare images and histories of many of the lost architectural
treasures of Wakefield.
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