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The church is Victorian and was built by the 10th Duke of St Albans for use by his family, estate workers and the villagers.

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.

Only the west tower from the medieval 15th century church survives, the rest was built in 1739 by Rhodes of Barlborough and 1839 by Colvin.

The church is mentioned in Domesday Book.

The church with magnificent views of Snowdonia and Cardigan Bay.

Although there has been a church here since the 12th century, the present building dates from the mid 14th century and incorporates a number of architectural styles.

With its stark white walls and impressive high dome the outside of this building tempts visitors to explore further.

It is not sure when the first church was built at Skelbrooke as the village is mentioned in the Domesday Book but there is no mention of a church.

Cusworth Hall was built by the architect George Platt for William Wrightson 1740-45.

The church was built with money from a grant from the Joseph Rank Benevolent Fund.

It is believed that St Wilfrid's history goes right back to its foundation by St Wilfrid of Ripon before 700AD.

As one of the only Queen Anne style churches left in Birmingham, the church was founded by Job Marston, a local philanthropist, has a rich and varied history.