Here are 12 quirky facts about Wakefield that you may not know including Doomsday Book feature

From The Beatles’ visit to being written in William the Conqueror’s Doomday Book - there is a mine of facts that even long-standing Wakefield residents might be unaware of.

The district is steeped in history, with celebrity visits, an influence on popular culture and notable battles.

Here are 12 fascinating facts about Wakefield that you may not know.

5. The Doomsday Book

A church in Wakefield believed to be on the site of which the cathedral occupies today, was mentioned in the Doomsday Book - a manuscript record of the "Great Survey" of much of England and parts of Wales completed in 1086 at the behest of King William I, known as William the Conqueror. Photo: Wakefield Cathedral

Photo Sales

6. Wakefield Museum

In 2013, Sir David Attenborough opened the museum to the public after it was relocated from the edge of the city centre to the heart of the city. Photo: Scott Merrylees

Photo Sales

7. ABC Cinema

The Beatles visited the landmark picturehouse on their UK tour with singer Helen Shapiro on February 7, 1963. This was the first English tour for The Beatles, which lasted from February 2 until March 3, 1963, months before the Liverpool band found global stardom. Photo: Wakefield Express