Wakefield in West Yorkshire, England, United Kingdom — Northwestern Europe (the British Isles)
1-3 Wood Street
Photographed by Ray Gurganus, April 16, 2025
1. 1-3 Wood Street Marker
Erected 2017 by Wakefield Civic Society.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Industry & Commerce. A significant historical year for this entry is 1809.
Location. 53° 40.98′ N, 1° 29.953′ W. Marker is in Wakefield, England, in West Yorkshire. It is at the intersection of Wood Street and Margate on Wood Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 1 Wood Street, Wakefield, England WF1 2EL, 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: Shades Inn on Silver Street (here, next to this marker); Market Cross on Cross Square (a few steps from this marker); Mabel Race Norton (1878-1962) (about 90 meters away, measured in a direct line); Ann Hurst (1772-1832) (about 90 meters away); Noel Gay (1898-1954) (about 120 meters away); Wakefield's Wool Market (about 120 meters away); Wakefield's First Purpose-Built Bank (about 180 meters away); Bank House (about 180 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. 1-3 Wood Street 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 69 times since then and 6 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.
