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| − | Wakefield is a city and county town of [[West Yorkshire]]; it was formerly county town of the [[West Riding]]. It was a prominent medieval market centre and developed into the commercial centre of a coal-mining region; it is also a cathedral city and the cathedral spire is the tallest church spire in [[Yorkshire]]. Wakefield also posseses one of the few surviving [[bridge chapels]] in England. | + | '''Wakefield''' is a city and county town of [[West Yorkshire]]; it was formerly county town of the [[West Riding]]. It was a prominent medieval market centre and developed into the commercial centre of a coal-mining region; it is also a cathedral city and the cathedral spire is the tallest church spire in [[Yorkshire]]. Wakefield also posseses one of the few surviving [[bridge chapels]] in England. |
Wakefield Trinity ('Wakefield Wildcats') are a major [[Rugby League]] team. | Wakefield Trinity ('Wakefield Wildcats') are a major [[Rugby League]] team. | ||
[[Category:United Kingdom Towns and Cities]] | [[Category:United Kingdom Towns and Cities]] | ||
Revision as of 06:23, March 5, 2008
Wakefield is a city and county town of West Yorkshire; it was formerly county town of the West Riding. It was a prominent medieval market centre and developed into the commercial centre of a coal-mining region; it is also a cathedral city and the cathedral spire is the tallest church spire in Yorkshire. Wakefield also posseses one of the few surviving bridge chapels in England.
Wakefield Trinity ('Wakefield Wildcats') are a major Rugby League team.