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The Society of Friends emerged in the 1650s, a time of great religious turmoil.

Stainton was first recorded in the Domesday Book of 1086 as ‘Stantone with Helgebi’ (Hellaby).

Denby was a Danish settlement dating back to the 9th century and mentioned in the Domesday Book.

Two legendary sisters both fell in love with the vicar and each built a church for his benefit, so even though Stocklinch is a small village, there are two churches.

Built in the Byzantine Revival style, the dramatic church resembles the Hagia Sophia in Istanbul.

One of the oldest NonConformist chapels in West Yorkshire, the Grade II listed building was founded 1689.

The first place of worship in Swinton was a Norman chapel of ease to Wath church, dedicated to St Mary Magdalene.

A Christian place of worship for well over 1000 years, with monastic foundations prior to 1066, All Saints Silkstone is well worth discovery.

The village of Ranskill dates back to the 9th century.

The church is of Norman origin but has undergone considerable changes to its layout over the years.

Situated in the centre of Meltham and was consecrated on St Bartholomew’s day 1651 by Bishop Henry Tilson a former Bishop of Elphin in Ireland, the church is believed to be one of a very few in England to be consecrated during the Commonwealth period.

The lady lay in quiet repose, medieval mystery of our beautiful woman of Worldham. St Mary the Virgin sits prominently on the crossroads at Worldham Hill.