Welcome to Wakefield's Building History

Do you know what a Georgian building looks like?
Can you tell an Ionic column from a Doric one?

This online exhibition reconstructs Wakefield's architectural past, brick by brick.

Wakefield is full of fascinating buildings, from Clarke Hall, built in the 1680s, Georgian town houses, and Victorian terraces, to high-rise flats and modern suburban estates.

Learn all about Wakefield’s architectural periods and styles through history.

Discover how to date a building, identify features and styles, and explore different types of house.