Sheffield Cathedral: A Place for All People

Sheffield Cathedral aspires to be A Place for all People (and dogs!). It even has its own tram stop! People have been gathering on the site of Sheffield Cathedral for over a thousand years, evidenced by a Saxon Cross on display in the British Museum. Granted Cathedral status in 1914, the cathedral is the oldest building in Sheffield to be open 365 days a year. It is a Grade 1 listed building with significant local, regional and national importance. At its heart Sheffield Cathedral is a place of worship with a growing congregation of people originating from countries across the world. It is a holy place where prayers are said daily and where people can seek quiet space and sanctuary within its ancient walls. Sitting at the heart of Sheffield, the cathedral also tells the story of the origins of the city from the early 12th century, its development through the years, its industrial heritage and an association with the cutlery and silver industries. Today the Cathedral meets the nee...