16 things you would only know if you have grown up in Wakefield through the years16 things you would only know if you have grown up in Wakefield through the years
16 things you would only know if you have grown up in Wakefield through the years

16 things you would only know if you have grown up in Wakefield through the years

Whether you like it or not – if you’re from Wakefield you are part of a community who share similar memories, accent and anecdotes.
By Leanne Clarke
Published 8th Feb 2021, 13:53 BST

From memorable folk in the city centre to buildings, pubs and clubs (from the good old days) that are no longer there, everyone who has grown up in Wakefield holds some special memories. Here are just a few shared by you!

Many memories were shared of "the good old market" both inside and out.

1. Market

Many memories were shared of "the good old market" both inside and out.

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The Pie Shop is a favourite with Wakefield folk. Everyone knows the Pie Shop - and it even visited by comedian Tom Allen when he visited the city as part of his show, Tom Allen Goes to Town.

2. Pie Shop

The Pie Shop is a favourite with Wakefield folk. Everyone knows the Pie Shop - and it even visited by comedian Tom Allen when he visited the city as part of his show, Tom Allen Goes to Town.

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Wakefield Cathedral has the tallest spire in Yorkshire.

3. Wakefield Cathedral

Wakefield Cathedral has the tallest spire in Yorkshire.

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Memories were shared of a Saturday night in the Wakefield Arms...with the Salvation Army lady popping in and the man selling cockles and mussels.

4. Wakefield Arms

Memories were shared of a Saturday night in the Wakefield Arms...with the Salvation Army lady popping in and the man selling cockles and mussels.

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