Sandal Castle

Destroyed during the Civil War, Sandal Castle was the site of many an intrigue and was the setting for one of Shakespeare's plays.

the outer moat

the inner moat

commanding an arresting view of the River Calder

looking down at the bailey

a surprise friend

Wakefield-Misc

some fine brickwork

courts

a random piece of sculpture greets the museum goer

medieval bridge chapel

the medieval bridge

Wakefield Cathedral

Dating primarily from the 15th century, Wakefield Cathedral was recently renewed. It is a small and intimate cathedral dominated by a mid-century rood topping the 17th century screen.

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peacock wings

incorporating early work

Sowerby Bridge Rushbearing

Sowerby Rushbearing Cart

literal manpower

JD & Folk

this is a two day festival derived from the renewal of the rushes that made up the floors of the churches

St Peter-Parish Church of Leeds

 tucked into a rather unsavory bit of Leeds downtown

 their intense nativity set...with an extremely East Asian wise king

 I loved the church's dark wood staircases

 leading to the second story gallery

 Leeds Cross

 the rather tessarae like reredos

 in addition to this Hardwick medieval tomb, this church has a very rare painted tomb tucked into a dark corner

a side chapel

Leeds Public Library and Tiled Hall

 I believe I saw a sign claiming there are 283 different kinds of tiles used in this hall now the library cafe (I regret not trying the dandelion & burdock cake)

 the main wall tiles

this is actually one of the side entrances of the library...

Kirkstall Abbey

Leeds Street Art