Sheffield Cathedral, Sheffield (must see)

Sheffield Cathedral is, precisely, the Cathedral Church of Saint Peter and Saint Paul. It serves the Church of England Diocese of Sheffield. It is located on Church Street, near Fargate. Construction of the Cathedral began around 1200 and did not end until 1966. The result is a building that mingles medieval and modern styles.

The church was at first an adjunct of Baron William de Lovetot's Worksop Priory. It was destroyed in the Second Barons' War against Henry III, rebuilt in 1280, and again in 1430.

The 1430 rebuild was on a cruciform plan. The Shrewsbury Chapel was added in the 16th century and the Chapel of Saint Katherine in 1777. North and south transepts were redone in 1880. The church became Sheffield Cathedral in 1914. The architect Charles Nicholson's plans to reorient the axis of the church were not fulfilled until after World War II.

The east end wall holds stones from the 13th century. The sanctuary and chancel date from the 15th century. The chancel roof is a hammer-beam structure with golden angels. North of the nave is the Chapel of Saint George, dedicated to the York and Lancaster Regiment. The Te Deum window under the chapel is the work of Christopher Webb, a stained glass designer.

The tram stops in front of the Cathedral. Tour appointments may be made online for a modest charge per adult. There is a pleasant cafe on the site.