Sheffield Cathedral is the oldest building in Sheffield still in daily use. Formerly the Parish Church of Sheffield, it was granted Cathedral status in 1914 – however the history of Christianity on this site goes back over 1000 years.
Like many churches, Sheffield Cathedral is a building which has many stories to tell. It tells the story of the Christian faith in Sheffield through the centuries of worship, prayers and remembrance which have taken place within its walls and continue today in an unbroken Christian tradition.
It also tells the story of the City of Sheffield from the early 12th century when William de Lovetot built the first church on this site and established the township of Sheffield, through to the newly refurbished and welcoming building which today invites you to explore and learn more about the stories and the heritage told by this remarkable building.
I bet it has a lot of stories to tell…
I am sure it has
Why was this amazing building granted Cathedral status as late as 1914? Surely Sheffield deserved a bishop’s throne much earlier.
I don’t know but the building has a really special feel about it
It looks a beautiful cathedral. I just love all the history in churches and cathedrals.
It is well worth a visit
I’ve never been to Sheffield, it does look a beautiful cathedral.
All the best Jan
It is a beautiful cathedral
I remember this cathedral!
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This is such a wonderful architecture and I am surprised by the “minimal” decoration inside. Love the ceiling.
There are some lovely chapels off to the side
Paris has strikingly beautiful architecture indeed
this is really beautiful cathedral
This Cathedral in Yorkshire in England. It is beautiful as you say