Wakefield in West Yorkshire, England, United Kingdom — Northwestern Europe (the British Isles)
Wakefield's Wool Market
Photographed by Ray Gurganus, April 16, 2025
1. Wakefield's Wool Market Marker
Erected 2021 by Wakefield Civic Society.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Industry & Commerce.
Location. 53° 40.946′ N, 1° 30.059′ W. Marker is in Wakefield, England, in West Yorkshire. It is at the intersection of Westgate and Market Street, on the left when traveling east on Westgate. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 66 Westgate, Wakefield, England WF1 2SD, United Kingdom. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in England’s Yorkshire & The Humber. Globally, it is in the Atlantic Ocean, in the North Atlantic Region, in Europe, in Atlantic Europe, on one of the British Isles, in the Western World, and in the Anglosphere. Historically, it finds itself in what was once the Roman Empire.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Ann Hurst (1772-1832) (within shouting distance of this marker); Wakefield's First Purpose-Built Bank (within shouting distance of this marker); Bank House (within shouting distance of this marker); The Picture House (within shouting distance of this marker); The Edmonstone Women 'Conservationists' (within shouting distance of this marker); Shades Inn on Silver Street (about 120 meters away, measured in a direct line); 1-3 Wood Street (about 120 meters away); Market Cross on Cross Square (about 120 meters away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Wakefield.
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Photographed by Ray Gurganus, April 16, 2025
2. Wakefield's Wool Market Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on July 15, 2025. It was originally submitted on July 14, 2025, by Ray Gurganus of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 70 times since then and 11 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on July 14, 2025, by Ray Gurganus of Washington, District of Columbia. • Andrew Ruppenstein was the editor who published this page.
