Monument and Memorial Database

You can find out more about the monuments and memorials in Bradford Cathedral in our database. Click a link below to find out more information or you can search for the title of the monument in the website search box or by searching this page on your device.

This database has been created with thanks to the Bradford Family History Society, Bradford Historical and Antiquarian Society and Cathedral staff past and present.

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List of Areas

  • Area A – Kitchen area
  • Area B – North Porch
  • Area C – North Transept
  • Area D – North Ambulatory
  • Area E – Library & Stairs
  • Area F – Chapter House
  • Area G – St Aidan’s Chapel
  • Area H – Holy Spirit Chapel
  • Area J – Lady Chapel
  • Area K – East Ambulatory
  • Area L – Sanctuary and Chancel Area
  • M – South Ambulatory Area
  • N – The Listening Room
  • Area P – South Transept
  • Area Q – South Aisle
  • Area R – South Porch
  • Area S – Nave
  • Area T – Shop & Over toilets
  • Area U – The Bells
  • Area V – Tower & West end of Nave
  • Area W – Song Room and the Stairs to it

Lady Chapel Screen

The screen in front of the Lady Chapel was erected on the 25th July 1963. The plaque reads: "In memory of Elizabeth and Robert Jowett, the parents of Hettie Jowett, by whose legacy this screen was erected 25th July 1963".

E4 – Library Stairs Windows

Location DescriptionArea E: Library & StairsLeft Window -From N. Chancel window 1864THOMAS MANN d. 1811BETTY MANN d 1843Re-sited 1994 for S.J.K. BAKERBy ANN SOUTHERNRight Window -These tracery panels were part of a window in theNorth Chancel re-sited during...

Memorial V17: Annis & John Hardy

Location DescriptionArea V: Tower & West end of NaveSacred to the memory of Annis, the Wife of John Hardy, who died Decr. the 10th A.D. 1774, aged 29 Years. leaving an only Son, John. She was buried at Horsforth. And of Mary his second wife, who died Jany. the 9th...

Memorial W11: George Smith Raby

LocationDescriptionArea W: Song Room and the Stairs to it - [Window on the stairs]GEORGE SMITH RABY1875 – 1946for 40 years a singer inthis Church

Memorial W10: Charles Hooper M.A

LocationDescriptionArea W: Song Room and the Stairs to it - [Window on the stairs]Charles HooperM.A: D. MusOrganist & Master of Choristers1938 - 1963

Memorial W9: Herbert Spencer Tarver

LocationDescription[Window on the stairs] - Area W: Song Room and the Stairs to itHerbert Spence Tarver1919 – 1994Tenor chorister 47 years

Memorial W8: Ernest Halton

LocationDescriptionArea W: Song Room and the Stairs to it - [Window on the stairs]Ernest Halton1916 - 1980Tenor chorister 15 years

Memorial W6: Keith Vernon Rhodes

LocationDescriptionArea W: Song Room and the Stairs to it - [Window on the stairs]Keith Vernon Rhodes1930 – 1992Organist for 18 years

W5: Arthur Turner Drake

LocationDescriptionArea W: Song Room and the Stairs to it.Arthur Turner Drake1877 – 1945A singer in this Church for 60 years

Memorial W3: Harry Hodgson

LocationDescriptionArea W: Song Room and the Stairs to it.In memory ofHarry Hodgson 1859 – 1864"Suffer the little Childrento come unto Me."

Memorial W2: John Simpson

LocationDescriptionArea W: Song Room and the Stairs to it.To the Glory of God& in memory of John Simpson,Organist of the Parish ChurchBradford, for over 40 yearsDied Novr 18th 1860 aged 60

Memorial W1: Henry Coates

LocationDescriptionArea W: Song Room and the Stairs to it.The Song Room in Memory of Henry Coates first Cathedral Organist 1893 – 1938

Memorial V20: West Window: Catherine & Jane Wells

LocationDescriptionArea V: Tower & West end of NaveThis window is dedicated A.D. 1864 with much love and as a token of affection to the memory of Catherine Wells who died June 20th 1857 aged 65 years. And of Jane Wells who died October 20th 1860 aged 65 years,...

Memorial V19: World War 1 Memorial

LocationDescriptionArea V: Tower & West end of NavePro rege, pro patria ad gloriam deiTheir glory shall not be blotted out & their name liveth to all generationsE. AslingG.H. AverdeickG.G. AverdeickJ.A. BallardG.A. BeaumontH.P. BedellH. BiddlesW. BiddlesE.H....

Memorial V18: John Bailey

Location DescriptionArea V: Tower & West end of NaveIn Memory of John Bailey, who died April 3rd 1789, in the 64th year of his age.Also of Judith, his wife who died March 20th 1812, aged 82 years.Also of Hannah Bailey, sister of John Bailey who died June 11th...

Area V: Tower & West end of Nave

LocationDescriptionArea V: Tower & West end of NaveSACREDto the memory ofANNIS the Wife of JOHN HARDY,who died Decr. the 10th A.D. 1774,aged 29 Years,leaving an only Son, JOHN.she was buried at Horsforth.And of MARY his second wife,who died Jan. The 9th A.D....

Memorial V16: William Ward

LocationDescriptionArea V: Tower & West end of NaveIn a vault beneath the belfry of this church, are deposited the remains of William Ward of Bradford. Who departed this life June 16th 1819 aged 69 years.Also of William Mann of Bradford, who departed this life the...

Memorial V15: William Swain

LocationDescriptionArea V: Tower & West end of NaveNear this place lie interred the remains of William Swain of Bradfd Gent. Who died April 16th 1737 Aged 71.And of William & Abraham his sons The former of whom died Aug 14th 1715 aged 20. The latter Aug 19th...

Memorial V14: Hailstone

LocationDescriptionArea V: Tower & West end of NaveIn a vault within the tower of this church lie interred the bodies of three infant children of Samuel Hailstone Esq and Ann his is wife of Croft House in this parish.VizThomas, born 1st March 1814 died 9th April...

Memorial V13: Mary & John Field

LocationDescriptionMemorial V13: Mary & John FieldSacred to the memory of Mrs Mary Field, late wife of John Field of Heaton in this Parish Gent: who departed life, the fifth day of February .17.50:1 in the Forty first year of her age.And also of six of their...

Memorial V12: Mary Lister & Samuel Lister

LocationDescriptionArea V: Tower & West end of NaveM. S.Mariæ Lister Samuelis Lister nuper de Maningham in hac parochiâ arm, viduæ, et Francisci et Dorothæ. Stapleton nuper de parva Horton in hac parochiâ Fillæ: QuæObit 21: die Aprilis A:D: 1809Æt: suæ 72.Cui...

Memorial V11: Mary Hodgson & John Hodgson

LocationDescriptionArea V: Tower & West end of NaveIn memory of Mary the wife of John Hodgson of Bierley, Gent. She died 19th December 1776 aged 43 years. Also of Mary daughter of the said John Hodgson. She died the 9th of April 1780 aged 16 years.And William...

Memorial V10: Barwick Memorial

LocationDescriptionArea V: Tower & West end of NaveIn memory of Hannah the daughter of William & Alice Barwick of Bradford; who died Octr: 9th, 1788 in the 1st, year of her age.Also Betty daughter of the above who died Novr: 17th, 1796 in the 11th, year of her...

Memorial V9: Harriott Henrietta Jones

LocationDescriptionArea V: Tower & West end of NaveNear this place be the remains of Harriot Henrietta Jones the daughter of Thomas Jones of this town Surgeon, who died April 14th. 1791 aged 6 Yrs.Also James Jones brother to the above who died June 12th. 1795,...

Memorial V8: John Stockdale

LocationDescriptionArea V: Tower & West end of NaveIn memory of Mr John Stockdale late of Bradford. Whose body was interred near this Pillar the 8th of June 1724: Mrs Mary Stockdale his widow erected this monument.

Memorial V7: Francis Duffield

LocationDescriptionArea V: Tower & West end of NaveSacred to the memory of Francis Duffield, of Town Hill House, Esq. who departed this life July 20th 1841, in the 60th year of his age.

Memorial V6: Ann Paley

LocationDescriptionArea V: Tower & West end of NaveSacred to the memory of Ann, the wife of John Green Paley ESQ. of Bowling, in this parish, and of Langcliffe in the parish of Giggleswick, and daughter of the late George Barber ESQ. She departed this life May...

Memorial V5: John Midgley

LocationDescriptionArea V: Tower & West end of NaveIn hujus Ecclefiæ navi pofitæ sunt reliquiæ Iohannis Midgley Nuper de Scolemore Generofi, Viri Moribus et Vitâ integerrimi. Quiqß Juris et Legum Peritiam, (Qua haud mediocriter Pollebat). In humanis præcipue...

Memorial V4: Nancy Stead

LocationDescriptionArea V: Tower & West end of NaveIn this vault at the foot of this pillar rest the remains, of Nancy the wife of James Stead of Bradford, she died Jany 13th 1806, aged 43 years.Also Frances their daughter, and wife of Robert Mawson, she died...

Memorial V3: Alfred Emsley

LocationDescriptionArea V: Tower & West end of NaveThe tenor bell in the tower was given by John and Emily Emsley. In proud and lovingMemory of their dear and only son Captain John Alfred Emsley Adjutant 2 – 6th West Yorks Regt. mentioned in dispatches who died...

Memorial V2: Mary Jarratt

LocationDescriptionArea V: Tower & West end of NaveIn Memory of Mary the wife of John Jarratt Gentn. who died the 24th. of Septr. 1800. aged 62.Also of Catharine, Elizabeth & Sarah their children, who all died in their infancy.Also of William Stanley Jarratt...

Memorial V1: Vicars of Bradford

LocationDescriptionArea V: Tower & West end of NaveVICARS OF BRADFORDRichard De Halton 1293Richard De Irby 1293Richard De Eure 1309Robert Moryn, 1327Robert De Byngham 1328William De Preston 1331Henry De Latryngton 1335Geoffry De Langeton, 1337Adam De Lymbergh...

Area U: The Bells

It is not possible to access the bells without specialist equipment and so the following inscriptions have been taken from an earlier recording by TheNational Association of Decorative and Fine Arts, made in 1982. They included additional information about cost,...

Memorial T4: Samuel & Mary Hartley

LocationDescriptionArea T: Shop & Over toiletsThy will be doneThis monument was erected by an affectionate daughter to the memory of two beloved parents. Samuel and Mary Hartley, of Bradford.She died on the 18th day of October 1833, aged 83 years, and he on the...

Memorial T3: Ann Fearnley

LocationDescriptionArea T: Shop & Over toiletsSacred to the memory of Ann the beloved Wife of Mr Thomas Fearnley and Niece to Mr James Fletcher of Bradford who as a tribute of respect to her memory has caused this Monument to be erected She died April 28th 1806...

Memorial T2: Richard Sclater

LocationDescriptionArea T: Shop & Over toilets - Monument is behind a glass display cabinet Near this place are interred the remains of Richard Sclater, ESQ. of Bradford, who departed this life the 17th of April, 1782, aged 55 years.Also, of Isabella, his wife,...

Memorial T1: Marie Kennet

LocationDescriptionArea T: Shop & Over toiletsHanc juxta columnam Positi sunt cineresMariæ Kennet Benjini: Kennet hujus Ecclesiæ Vicarij nuper Uxoris, Fæminae electifsimæ, Quippe quæ fuit Ore et Corpore pulcherrima, Ingenio prudens, Moribus suavis, Munditiis...

Memorial S23: Mary Ann Collins

LocationDescriptionArea S: NaveIn loving memory of Mary Ann Collins COLLINS Who died April 6th 1898 Parish Church Bradford.

Memorial 21: Miles Hogg

LocationDescriptionArea S: Nave - [Floor below steps to Chancel, left]Miles Hogg1870 - 1954

Memorial S16: Anthony Gadie

LocationDescriptionArea S: Nave [On pillar by north entrance]The voice re-inforcement system was installed in memory of Lt. Col. Sir Anthony Gadie. T.D.. J.P. Bradford City Councillor 1900 – 45 Lord Mayor of Bradford 1920 – 21 Member of Parliament for central Bradford...

Memorial R3: Headley Feather

LocationDescriptionArea R: South PorchIn 1982 this porch was restored and new doors were installed from the bequest of Hedley Feather who worshipped here and died in the Faith of Christ 1980Jesus said, ‘I am the door, if anyone enters by me he will be saved and will...

Memorial R1: Timothy Dixon of Shipley

LocationDescriptionArea R: South Porch1627 Timothy Dixon of Shipley 1728M D I DAlso John Emmot who died in the 9th year of his age. Anno Domini 1732

Memorial Q14: Richard Fawcett

LocationDescriptionArea Q: South AisleI am he that liveth and was dead and behold I am alive for evermore. AmenTo the Glory of God and in memory of Richard Fawcett who died May 8th 1845 of Ric d Fawcett died Jan 15th 1855.

Memorial Q13: Mary Robertson

LocationDescriptionArea Q: South AisleMy Father which gave them me is greater than all and no man is able to pluck them out of my fathers hand. My sheep hear my voice and I know them and they follow me, And I give unto them eternal life. To the Glory of God and in...

Memorial Q12: Frances Rawson

LocationDescriptionArea Q: South AisleSacred to the memory of Frances, widow of Jeremiah Rawson of Bradford Esqr and daughterof Richard Sterne of Elvington Esqr. She departed this life the 26th day of October 1801, aged 86 years.Timothy Sterne of Woodhouse Esqr. Son...

Memorial Q11: Ann Barber

LocationDescriptionArea Q: South AisleIn memory of Ann the wife of Geo Barber of this town Gent: who died the 28th. day of Septr 1791 aged 42 years;and was buried near this monument.Where also lie the remains of the above named George Barber who died the 21st. day of...

Memorial Q10: Willson Cryer M.D.

LocaitonDescriptionArea Q: South AisleSacred to the memory of Willson Cryer, M.D. late of this town, who died at Clifton Sept. 1st 1853, aged 48 years, and was interred in the cemetery, Arno's Vale, Bristol.He was greatly beloved and is deeply lamented.“ I was dumb, I...

Memorial Q9: William Northrop

LocationDescriptionArea Q: South AisleIn memory of William Northrop, of Bradford, Gent, who died October 17th 1800: aged 63 years. Also ofJohn Jowett Northrop, his only son who died January 27th 1788: in the 3d year of his age. Also of John, Mary, and Barbra Northrop....

Memorial Q8: John Bower

LocationDescriptionArea Q: South AisleSacred to the memory of John Bower Esq. of Townend Bradford, and of Middlethorpe Hall, in this County, who died trusting in the merits of the Redeemer. On the 7th day of April 1843, in the 70th year of his age. His remains lie in...

Memorial Q7: Mary Newmarsh

LocationDescriptionArea Q: South AisleIn Memory of Mary, the wife of Major Tim Y Newmarch and daughter of Alex R Trapaud Esqr Lieut. Governor of Fort Augustus, Obt. 22nd. Feby. 1791 aets, 42.Also of Alexander: son of Tim Y & Mary Newmarch Captain in the 17th...

Memorial Q6: John Stanhope

LocationDescriptionArea Q: South AisleTo the memory of John Stanhope of Eccleshill Esqr: who died Novr 27th: 1710, And of Elisabeth his wife: she died June 13th: 1717.And of their sons, Richard Stanhope Esqr: who died May 13th: 1736, aged 58 years, and John Stanhope...

Memorial Q5: Thomas Mann

LocationDescriptionArea Q: South AisleIn memory of Thomas Mann of Mannville, Horton. Who departed this life on the 5th of July 1811,aged 53 years.Of Eliza his daughter, who died April the 9th 1819, aged 17 years.Also of Thomas his son, who died on the 31st May 1841,...

Memorial Q4: John Smyth

LocationDescriptionArea Q: South AisleTo the memory of John Smyth and Isabel his wife of Miryshaw he died 9th of October 1686 aged 63 she on the 28th of September 1711 aged 83. They had issue ten children namely Mary, Richard, John Thomas, Alice, Randal, Jeremiah,...

Memorial Q3: Anne Sharpe

LocationDescriptionArea Q: South AisleNear this place lie the remains of Anne, the beloved wife of William Sharp, of this town Surgeon; who died Augt 3rd. 1854,in the 24th. year of her age.“I know that my redeemer liveth”Also of Annie daughter of the above William...

Memorial Q2: John Rand

LocationDescriptionArea Q: South AisleIn loving memory of John Rand, of Manningham Thorpe. Born at Bradford May 1st 1793. He 'fell on sleep' after a consistent Christian career, June 27th 1873, relying solely on the merits and mediation of his Saviour. “Them also...

Memorial Q1: Sarah & Richard Richardson

LocationDescriptionArea Q: South AisleNear this pace are deposited the remains of Sarah the wife of Richard Richardson of Bierley Esquire, and heiress apparent to the familyof Crossley, of Crossley Hall in this parish. She departed this life on the 21st October 1703...

Memorial P10: Herbert William Maude

LocationDescriptionArea P: South TranseptHe is not here He is risenTo the Glory of God, and in loving memory of Herbert William Maude who died August 3rd 1896 in the 21st year of his age.

Memorial P9: Sir John Cass

LocationDescriptionArea P: South TranseptIn honour of Christ crucified and giving thanks to God for the dear memory of Sir John Cass Kt. who entered into rest May 18th 1898 aged 65, his widow and children dedicate this window as a loving and abiding memorial.

Memorial P8: Helena Frances Perowne

LocationDescriptionArea P: South TranseptTo the Glory of God and in affectionate remembrance of Helena Frances Perowne, wife of the first Bishop of Bradford. This window was given by many women and girls who knew her and loved her. A.D. MCMXXIV.

Memorial P6: Joseph Bardsley

LocationDescriptionCarved into the south wallTo the Glory of God and as a memorial to the Ven. Joseph Bardsley D.D. Archdeacon of Craven, Canon Residentiary of Ripon and Vicar of Bradford 1880 – 1896. This ancient Parish Church was restored and enlarged in the year of...

Memorial P5: Right Rev. Vincent William Ryan

LocationDescriptionArea P: South TranseptTo the Memory of the Right Revd. Vincent William Ryan, D:D: the first Bishop of Mauritius, 1854 – 1868. Vicar of Bradford, 1870 – 1880. Died at Stanhope, January 11th 1888. Aged 71 years. An untiring Pastor of the Church, and a...

Memorial P4: Rev. John Burnet

LocationDescriptionArea P: South TranseptTo the Memory of the Revd John Burnet. LL:D: for twenty three. years Vicar of Bradford, 1847 – 1870. Died at Coniston, March 7th 1870. Aged 69 years. Buried at Hawkshead. A gifted preacher of the Word.

Memorial P3: Isaac Hollings

LocationDescriptionArea P: South TranseptNear this place lye the remains of Mr Isaac Hollings of Shipley, who dyed the 31st of Oct. 1734 aged 51. He was a tender Husband, an indulgent father, a Beneficent Neighbour, and one who adorned the exactest Morals, with the...

Memorial M19: Elizabeth Mitchell window

LocationDescriptionArea M: South AmbulatoryIn memory of Elizabeth Mitchell and other loved onesLux perpetua luceat eisTranslation:Let perpetual light shine upon them

Memorial M18: City of Bradford Police

LocationDescriptionArea M: South AmbulatoryTo commemorate the service to Bradford by the members of the Bradford Borough Police and the City of Bradford Police 1848 - 1974

Memorial M17: William Bolling

LocationDescriptionArea M: South AmbulatoryNear this place lye the remains of William Bolling of Manningham, Gent who dyed the 29 July 1730, aged 77 and of John Bolling of Chellow who dyed the 15 July 1729 aged 27 to whose memory this small monumt was sett up by Mary...

Memorial M16: Thomas Clapham

LocationDescriptionArea M: South AmbulatoryMollitèr preme Reliquias THOMÆ CLAPHAM, A.M. (Ex antiqua Stirpe Claphamorum de Bethmesley oriundi) Pastoris, et Ludi literarij Bradfordiensis Præfecti; Cujus eruditio politior, Consuetudo, Humanitas, Et eximium Corporis Decus...

Memorial M15: Thomas Wood

LocationDescriptionArea M: South AmbulatoryHic Iacet & in Domino Placide obdormiscit Thomas Wood AM Scholæ Bradfordiensis nonila. Pridem Archidida sculus Vir pietate, Modestia - prudition insign. Desiit Anno Domino 1712 17 die Aprilis & Ætatis sua 66. In re...

Memorial M14: Rev. John Crosse

LocationDescriptionArea M: South AmbulatorySacred to the memory of The Reverend John Crosse M.A. For thirty two years vicar of this parish: whose character eminently combined the erudition of a scholar, the urbanity of a gentleman, the graces of a Christian; with the...

Memorial M13: George Anderton

LocationDescriptionArea M: South AmbulatorySacred to the memory of George Anderton Esqr. Ob. October 20. 1817, æt 36.Also of Lydia Caroline, his daughter Ob. August 23. 1817, æt 2 years and 9 months.Also of Sarah Emily, his daughter Ob 9th January, 1830, æt 12...

Memorial M12: Rev. Benjamin Kennet

LocationDescriptionArea M: South AmbulatorySacred to the memory of the Revd. Benjamin Kennet, A.M., 33 years Vicar of the Parish. He died May 18th 1732 aged 59.And to Mary his third wife daughter and coheiress of Richard Dawson Esq. of Wakefield in this County. She...

Memorial M10 & M11: John Balme & William Bacon

LocationDescriptionArea M: South AmbulatoryTop Monument:In memory of John Balme of Bradford Esquire who died May 22. 1815 aged 43 years: and of Sarah Balme his sister who died March 18. 1828 aged 62 years.Also of Samuel Broadley of Bradford Esqr who died July 10. 1825...

Memorial M9: Jonathan Akroyd Illingworth

LocationDescriptionArea M: South AmbulatoryIn memory of Jonathan Akroyd Illingworth, of Bradford, surgeon, who departed this life the 9th day of August 1851. Aged 60 years.

Memorials M7 & M8: Caroline & Margaret Mason

LocationDescriptionArea M: South AmbulatoryOn the top of the tomb is written:Caroline the daughter of Thomas and Jane Mason, died on the 6th day of January 1810, aged eleven months and lies buried in this Chapel. The said Jane was the second daughter of George Barber,...

Memorial M6: Geoffrey Paul

LocationDescriptionArea M: South Ambulatory: Flagstone at the side of the SanctuaryIn pace ChristiGeoffrey John Paul 4.3.21 – 10.7.83 Bishop of Bradford 1981 - 83

Memorial M5: Sanctuary Dedication

LocationDescriptionArea M: South AmbulatoryThis Sanctuary, Lady Chapel and the Chapel of the Holy Spirit were consecrated on the eve of All Saint’s’ Day 1963 at the hand of the most Reverend and Right Honourable Frederick Donald Coggan .D.D. Lord Archbishop of York,...

Memorial M3: 6th Battalion Colours

LocationDescriptionArea M: South AmbulatoryThe Colours of the 6th Bn. The West Yorkshire Regiment T.A, presented 19th June 1909, Lt Col. R.A.A. Bottomley Commanding laid up 26th May 1963, Lt Col. C.P. Rigby, T.D., R.A., T.A. commanding the West Riding Artillery

Memorial M2: 122nd Army Field Regiment, 1941 – 45

LocationDescriptionArea M: South AmbulatoryHere honour the memory of 122nd Army Field regiment of Royal Artillery Territorial Army who fought and died in the Far East1941 – 1945Guard well a freedom so dearly bought

World War 2 Book of Remembrance

LocationDescriptionArea M: South AmbulatoryThese laid the world away, poured out the red wine of youth: gave up the years to be of work and joyAnd that unhoped serene that men call age: and those who would have been their sons they gave their immortality.REMEMBERThe...

Memorial L8: Provosts & Deans from 1936

LocationDescriptionArea L: Sanctuary and ChancelProvostsEDWARD WORSFOLD MOWLL M.A. 1936JOHN GERHARD TIARKS M.A. 1944W.H. ALAN COOPER M.A. 1962BRANDON D. JACKSON LL.B. 1977JOHN S. RICHARDSON B.A. 1990DeansC.D.HANCOCK PH.D. 2002DAVID J ISON PH.D. 2005JEREMY JOHN LEPINE...

Memorial L7: Benjamin Terry

LocationDescriptionArea L: Sanctuary and ChancelThe paving in this Sanctuary is in memory of Benjamin Terry sometime Alderman of this City, died 1882 it was given by his daughters 1889 and was restored by his grand daughters 1963

L5: The Te Deum above the South Stalls

LocationDescriptionArea L: Sanctuary and ChancelTe per orbem sancta confitetur ecclesia patrem immensae majestatisAbove the Honorary Canons’ Stalls:S. Paulinus, S. Chad, S. Columba, S. Hilda, S. John of Beverley, S. Sitha, S. Cuthbert, S. William of York

L4: The Te Deum above the North Stalls

LocationDescriptionArea L: Sanctuary and ChancelPer singulos dies benedicimus te et laudamus nomen tuum in saeculumAbove the Honorary Canons’ Stalls:Venerable Bede, S. Edwin, King Alfred, S. Oswin, Queen Ethelburga, S. Oswald, King Edward, S. Aidan, S. Wilfred

Memorial K3: John Cullingworth

LocationDescriptionArea K: East AmbulatoryJohn Cullingworth 1911 - 1997 Churchwarden 1950 – 1983 and his beloved wife Helen Mary 1913 – 2007Inscription in stone, with above a stone carving of Mr J Cullingworth.

Memorial K2: A.E. Simpson

LocationDescriptionArea K: East AmbulatoryA.E. Simpson, Warden 1934 – 1971Inscription in stone, with above a stone carving of Mr A.E. Simpson.

Memorial K1: Elizabeth & Robert Jowett

LocationDescriptionArea K: East AmbulatoryIn memory of Elizabeth and Robert Jowett the parents of Hettie Jowett by whose legacy this screen was erected 25th July 1963.

Memorial J1: East Window

LocationDescriptionArea J: Lady ChapelTo the glory of God with all love, in memory of Richard Tolson, late of Bradford who entered into rest the 25th day of October A.D. 1817 in the 54th year of his age. This window is dedicated by Sarah Elizabeth Tolson, his wife and...

Memorial H1: The Holy Spirit Icon

LocationDescriptionArea H: Holy Spirit ChapelIcon The Holy SpiritWritten by John Coleman 2008 for the Cathedral Church of St. Peter in Bradford, Yorkshire.Natural pigments, egg yolk, 24ct Gold Leaf on gesso and Sapole wood.This icon was written with the prayer support...

Memorial G3: Guild Chapel Stone

LocationDescriptionArea G: St Aidan’s ChapelA carving into a stone brick, by the entrance of St Aidan's Chapel. The carving looks like it resembles wool shears

Memorial G2: Piscina

LocationDescriptionArea G: St Aidan’s ChapelA Piscina, water fountain, found next to St Aidan's Chapel

Memorial G1: Saxon Stone

LocationDescriptionArea G: St Aidan’s ChapelA chiseled stone brick with a Saxon era pattern

Memorial E3: On Stairs – Both Left and Right side

LocationDescriptionMemorial E3: On StairsLeft Hand Side (Showing two figures):From N. Chancel window 1864 Thomas Mann d.1811, Betty Mann d.1843. Re-sited 1994 for S.J.K. Baker, by Ann Southern.Right Hand Side (Showing one lone figure):These tracery panels were part of...

Memorial E2: Beneath Library Window – Thomas Mann

LocationDescriptionArea E: Library & StairsIn memory of Thomas Mann of Mannville in this Parish and of Betty his wife this window was erected by their grandson Samuel Joshua Cooper. In life humble followers of the Lord Jesus Christ their bodies lie buried in this...

Memorial E2: Library Window – Samuel John Kenneth Baker

LocationDescriptionLibrary Window - Area E: Library & StairsThis glass was placed by Muriel Mitchell. In happy memory of her brother Samuel John Kenneth Baker, professor of geography Makerere University Uganda, and Honorary archivist here 1977 – 1992. He died 9th...

Memorial D4: WWI and WWII Memorials

LocationDescriptionArea D: North AmbulatoryIn memory of members of this parish who gave their lives in the Wars 1914 – 1918. 1939 - 1945.

Memorial D3: Benjamin and Jane T. Feather

LocationDescriptionArea D: North Ambulatory - Opposite stairs to Chapter House.A M. D. G.These Communion rails were dedicated in the beloved memory of Benjamin and Jane T. Feather whose earthly pilgrimage ended on 3 December 1918 and 2 September 1913. By their sons...

Memorial D2: Mary Lister

LocationDescriptionArea D: North AmbulatoryIn Happy memory of Mary Lister 1925 – 1985 Christian Scholar, Teacher, Historian, Friend. This Wm Morris glass (originally a memorial to Mary Hartley d.1861) was restored by the York Glaziers Trust and re-sited here in 1990.

Memorial D1: Saxon Cross

LocationDescriptionArea D: North AmbulatoryThe CrossThese fragments of a Saxon cross marked the site for the first Christian gatherings in this area.The cross is the symbol of the Christian faith because Jesus died on a cross to save the world from sin.Man’s biggest...

Memorial C14: Wm: Bacon & Mary Bacon

LocationDescriptionArea C: North TranseptWm: Bacon, Esqre: of Wolverhampton. Died at Spring House, Bradford, 10th: Jany. 1818, aged 48 years. Also Mary, his widow; 24th: Feby: 1853, aged 83 years.

Memorial C13: Benjamin Ingle

LocationDescriptionArea C: North TranseptIn memory of Benjamin Ingle who died February 9th 1884. Aged 52 years.

Memorial C12: Northern Saints Window – Window on the right

LocationDescriptionArea C: North Transept - RightWe set not forth three Gods. We say there is one God. Saving our faith in three most glorious persons.If Thy love of my Saviour is offered to this people, many hearts will be touched, I will go and make thee known.No...

Memorial C12: Northern Saints Window – Window on the left

LocationDescriptionArea C: North Transept - LeftTo the Glory of God and in memory of Edward Rhodes, Born 1826; died 1906. This window is dedicated by his widow and children.Let us now praise famous men. The Lord hath wrought great glory by them, through his great...

Memorial C10: Bradford Disaster Appeal

LocationDescriptionArea C: North TranseptBradford Disaster Appeal . Bradford Disaster Appeal . Bradford Disaster AppealThis plaque is erected in appreciation of the many thousands of people the world over who generously contributed £4.25 million for the bereaved and...

Memorial C9: Nathan Jowett

LocationDescriptionArea C: North TranseptDedicated to the memory of Mr Nathan Jowett of Eccleshill. Who departed this life, February the 22nd 1739, aged 90 years, and was interred near this place. And of Susannah his wife, who died December the 28th 1737, in the 83rd...

Memorial C8: Benjamin Baron

LocationDescriptionArea C: North Transept [East Wall]Baron Adjacent are interred ye bodies of Benjamin Baron, A.M., late Vicar of Bradford who, for his piety and probity, was second to none: and two of his children namely, Benjamin, his second son, A.M., and Esther,...

Memorial C7: Martha Rawson

Location DescriptionArea C: North Transept Near this place is interred the body of Martha wife of William Rawson of Bradford Gent: who departed thislife the 3rd day of August 1708.

Memorial C6: Robert Lowry Turner & George Whyte Watson

LocationDescriptionArea C: North TranseptThis plaque commemorates the work in Bradford of Robert Lowry Turner 1923 – 1990 and George Whyte Watson 1908 – 1974who pioneered the use of chemotherapy as a treatment for cancer and the enduring commitment of the people of...

Memorial C5: Abraham Balme

LocationDescriptionArea C: North TranseptINSTRUCT THE IGNORANTM.S. Abrahami Balme hujusce oppidi nuper incolæ. Qui patrlæ et oppidanis suis quantum in se fuit prode e. Per annos fere sexaginta, pro viriet laborauit, publici cujusque operis auctor assiduus aut curator...

Memorial C4: Joseph Hick

LocationDescriptionArea C: North Transept [behind display boards]This tablet is erected to the memory of Joseph Hick J.P 19 years Warden of this church. He died March 13th 1878Aged 56 years.

Memorial C3: William Sharpe

LocationDescriptionArea C: North TranseptTo the memory of William Sharp Esquire, Surgeon. This monument was erected, by public subscription. In testimony ofhis great personal worth, and professional skill.He died at Bradford, aged 64 years November 28th and was...

Memorial C2: William Pollard

LocationDescriptionArea C: North Transept In Memoriam William Pollard, departed this life May 7th 1840 aged 76 yearsBeatrix, wife of the above departed this life Septr 6th 1847 aged 91 yearsIn pace

Memorial C1: William Pollard

LocationDescriptionArea C: North TranseptTo the memory of William Pollard, of Crowtrees, near Bradford, eldest son of the late William Pollard, of Scarr Hill, who died in the 31st year of his age, on the 1st Oct. 1819.And of Susanna his wife, who died at Elm Bank,...

Memorial B15: Henrietta Frances Keeling

LocationDescriptionArea B: North AisleTo the Glory of God and in memory of Henrietta Frances Keeling who died A.D. 1905 in the 59th year of her age, dedicated by her husband and children.

Memorial B14: Lambert Window

LocationDescriptionArea B: North AisleHold fast which the form thou hast of sound heard words of me.To the Glory of God and in loving memory of Hannah Lambert born 23 Nov, 1830 died 19 Apr. 1911. Mary hath chosen that good part which shall not be taken away from her....

Memorial B13: Hugh Lonsdale

LocationDescriptionArea B: North AisleTo the Glory of God and in loving memory of Hugh Lonsdale Trooper in the South African Constabulary. Elder son of Charles Frederick and Frances Emma Lonsdale who died in hospital at Heidelberg Transvaal 19:Dec : 1902 aged 22...

Memorial B12: Siege of Bradford

LocationDescriptionMemorial B12: Siege of BradfordTo commemorate the defence of this Church during the two sieges of Bradford in 1642 and 1643 when its tower was hung with woolpacks to protect it against the cannon fire of the besieging Royalist Army.This tablet was...

Memorial B11: Abraham Sharp

LocationDescriptionArea B: North AisleH.S.E. Qvod mortale fuit Abrahami Sharp stirpe antiqua prognati Et Archiepiscopo eius nominis eboracensi Sanguinis vinculo coniuncti Qui inter peritissimosSui temporis. Mathematicos merito nueratus Cum viris eadem laude...

Memorial B10: Anne Wood

LocationDescriptionIn a vault near the altar, are deposited the remains of Anne, the wife of Mr John Wood, and third daughter ofEdward Temple Booth Esqr of the City of Norwich, who departed this life at Horton Hall on the 16th day of April, 1828, aged 30 years.

Memorial B8: Suzanna Richardson

LocationDescriptionArea B: North AisleM:S Svsannæ Richardson matrvm optimæ mvliervm prvdentissimæqvæ vixit annos LXXII conivgem deflevit XLI decessit pridie non: Oct. A:C MDCCVIIIRicardvs filivs Pos.Translation:Sacred to the memory of Susanna Richardson the most...

Memorial B7: David Poole

LocationDescriptionArea B: North AisleNear this place lyeth the body of Mr David Poole, apothecary born at Barrstone Ash December 11th. 1681. Died at Bradford~~r 29,1712, who married Dorothy daughter of Mr. Henry Hoppey of Bradford, by whom he had two children...

Memorial B6: Faith Sharp

LocationDescriptionArea B: North AisleNear this place is interred the body of M Faith Sharp who dyed 2nd June 1710 aged 59.She was relict of Thomas Sharp late of Little Horton M:A: who dying at Leeds ye 27th of August 1693, was buryed there in ye Chancel of ye New...

Memorial B5: Hannah Lambert

LocationDescriptionArea B: North AisleIn affectionate and grateful memory of Hannah Lambert born November 23rd 1830, died April 19th 1911; who during a long life devoted her many talents to the direct furtherance of the Kingdom of Christ; especially amongst the young;...

Memorial B4: Faith Sawrey

LocationDescriptionArea B: North AisleNear this place lies Interr’d the body of Faith Sawrey widow of RIchD Gilpin Sawrey esqr of Horton many years in the Commission of the peacefor this County. Who departed this Life Novemr. the 30th. 1767 aged 63 years.Hannah Glipin...

Memorial B3: Joseph Priestley

LocationDescriptionArea B: North Aisle This marble is inscribed by the company of proprietors of the canal navigation from Leeds to Liverpoolto the memory of Joseph Priestley, Esqr. As a mark of regard for his able, zealous, and assiduous attentionto the interests of...

Memorial B2: Richard Wood

LocationDescriptionArea B: North AisleDeposited in the vault beneath Trinity Church Islington London, are the remains of Richard youngest son of the late Mr John Wood of the Talbot Inn of this Town, who departed this life March the 23d. 1842, aged 33 years.Also in the...

North Porch Memorial: The Rev. William Scoresby

LocationDescriptionArea B: North PorchThe Rev. William Scoresby D.D. 1789 – 1857Yorkshireman; Arctic explorer; Scientist; Author “The Arctic Regions”. Vicar of Bradford 1839 – 1847. Founded first Church Day Schools in Bradford. Benefactor and Champion of the Poor....

Memorial A16: West Yorkshire Regiment and the inscription beside it.

LocationDescriptionArea A: Kitchen area6th Bn The Prince of Wales ownWest Yorkshire RegtPrince of Wales OwnWest Yorkshire6th bnNecaspera TerrentTo the Glory of God and in ever gloriousMemory of our comrades who gaveTheir lives for us in the Great War1914 – 1919Their...

Memorial A15: World War I Window

Location DescriptionArea A: Kitchen areaFor details of the windows see http://www.bradfordcathedral.org/thebuilding/the-windows/Greater love hath no man than he lay down his life for his friendsTheir name liveth for evermore.

Memorial A14: Kitchen Window

Location DescriptionArea A: Kitchen areaA.M.D.G. This window was originally erected in St Andrews Listerhills in 1914 by Benjamin Feather in memory of his beloved wife Jane Turner Feather and of his dear father and mother Benjamin and Ann Feather A.D. 1968

Memorial A13: Burma Campaign

LocationDescriptionArea A: Kitchen area1941 – 1945To the memory of our Comrades who died in the Burma Campaign when you go home tell them of us and say for your tomorrow, we gave our today.The Bradford Branch-Burma Star Association VJ day 15th August 2004

Memorial 12: James Joseph Magennis

LocationDescriptionArea A: Kitchen areaBradford salutes the memory of Leading Seaman James Joseph Magennis who for his singular bravery in action by midget submarine X E.3. against the cruiser Takao in the Jahore Straits, July 31. 1945. Was awarded The Victoria...

Memorial A11: John Lister

LocationDescriptionArea A: Kitchen areaIn memory of John Lister, Gent. of Mannigham, who died in December 1734. aged 84.And of Phebe. his wife, who died January 1745 aged 77.And of John Lister, Gent. son of the above John and Phebe, who died in August 1767. aged...

Memorial A10: Bradford Pals

LocationDescriptionArea A: Kitchen areaIn Honour of The Bradford Pals (16th and 18th battalions West Yorkshire Regiment)1914 – 1918Who fought for our freedom and many of whom died on the Flanders Fields. We give thanks to God for every remembrance of them1 July 1979

Memorial A9: Pte Eric Anderson, Victoria Cross

Location DescriptionArea A: Kitchen areaTo the memory of Pte. Eric Anderson, V.C. of the East Yorkshire Regiment who for his dauntless courage in rescuing three wounded comrades at Wadi Akarit 6. April 1943 whilst under enemy fire was awarded The Victoria Cross.London...

Memorial A8: Samuel Lister

LocationDescriptionArea A: Kitchen areaNear this place lie interred the remains of Samuel Lister of Manningham Esqr. He died the 28th day of May A.D. 1792, aged 63 Years.Mary his widow, in perpetual testimony, of her conjugal duty and affection, caused this monument...

Memorial A7: Samuel Stansfield

LocationDescriptionArea A: Kitchen areaNear this piller [sic] lies interred the Body of M Samuel Stansfield of Bradford who died ye 1st of Sepbr, 1727; in ye, 79th year of his age.Also nine of his grand children (viz) six sons and three daughters who all died in their...

Memorial A6: Guliemi Rawson

LocationDescriptionArea A: Kitchen areaIn Sacrario hujus Ecctiæ depositce fuerunt Reliquice Graciæ nuper uxoris GUL. Rawson de Braford, Gen; quæ obijt 19 dio Decembris 1716.Fuit altera Filia & Hæres Jeremiæ Rossendale Generosi defunct.Infrahane couimnam hositi...

Memorial A5: Jim Patrick

LocationDescriptionIn the kitchen right of the stained glass window Jim Patrick 49 yearsCathedralCaretaker1955 - 1958

Memorial A4: Charles Booth

LocationDescription[Hidden above kitchen ceiling]To the memory of Charles Booth and of Sarah his Wife. Who died the 4th Jany 1811, aged 74 years. Also of Mrs. Beatrix Rushton, who died the 21st Novr 1814, aged 82 years.Both sisters of the late C.S.B. Sharp of Little...

Memorial A3: Richard Hodgson

LocationDescription[Hidden above kitchen ceiling]In memory of Richard Hodgson of Whetley Esquire who departed this life on the 1st day ofApril 1826, aged 64 years.Also of Mary, sister of the above named Richard Hodgson, and wife of Francis Simes of Bradford,...

Memorial A2: James Joseph Rich and his wife and children

LocationDetailsHidden above kitchen ceilingSacred to the memory of James Rich of Bradford who died March the 31st 1811 aged 61 years.And of Margaret Rich his relict who departed this life October 17th 1832 aged 74 years.Also of five of their children who died in their...

Memorial A1: Sarah Jowett

LocationTextHidden above kitchen ceilingIn memory of Sarah Jowett. Only daughter of Nathan Jowett Esq of Clockhouse. She was born February 13. 1803. and closed a life adorned by every virtue March 20. 1840. Memorial: Sarah Jowett

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