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Through its long and fascinating history the church, which is at the heart of Pontefract town centre, has continuously developed to meet the changing needs of the community it serves.

The name Barnack is synonymous with a particularly fine building stone. and it was used in hundreds of buildings in this area and much further afield, transported by boat on the Welland, Nene and other rivers.

Externally it is the late 15th century tower that grabs one's attention.

St Mary & All Saints is one of the finest structures in Northamptonshire and its royal connections provide much interest for every visitor.

An eccentric Victorian gothic church with twin towers which stands on an ancient religious site.

An imposing Grade II listed building of modern gothic design with much history, offering a warm welcome to its many visitors.

Designed by GF Bodley and dedicated in 1862, All Saints is of major importance as his first collaboration with William Morris.

Light floods into this welcoming and uplifting church, with its historic connections to the Knights Templar and the very first European settlers in America.

In 1845, the Reverend Patrick Bronté, father of the famous novelist sisters Charlotte, Anne and Emily Bronte, appointed the curate the Revd Joseph Brett Grant to take charge of the newly formed Ecclesiastical district now known as Oxenhope.

The church is Saxon, characterised by extensive long and short stone work throughout.

Traditionally and affectionately known as the Cathedral of the Forest, dating back to the early 1200s before the village of Newland came into existence.

St Saviour’s occupies an elevated position overlooking the River Wye, next to the school in the village of Redbrook.