St Peter & St Paul, Sheffield Cathedral

The Cathedral fronts onto Church Street, with Campo Lane to the rear and East Parade and St James Row on either side.

There has been a church on the site of the present church since the early part of the 12th century, although only work from the 15th century onwards can be found in the present building. In 1841 the Church was described in the White's Trade Directory as being 240 feet long, and 130 feet broad, with a tower in the centre surmounted by a lofty spire. The interior consisted of a spacious nave, with two side aisles and a chancel which was rich in both ancient and modern sculpture - having the tombs of three Earls of Shrewsbury.

In the tower is a peal of 10 bells, a set of chimes and an excellent clock with an illuminated dial. The chimes of the church were installed by Messrs Whitehurst of Derby in 1773 and were replaced in 1798. In 1867 they were arranged to play well know tunes on different days of the week. On Tuesdays it is said that "The Blue Bells of Scotland" rang out and on Wednesdays the bells chimed "The Heavens are Calling". On Thursdays could be heard "Life, let us Cherish, on Fridays the "104th Psalm" and on Saturdays "Caller Herren". It is not know for how long each day the bells were rung. As well as the joyous music there was also a mournful "passing Bell" which rang whenever any notable person passed away, the number of strokes of the bell indicated the age and sex of the departed.

The church registers date from 1560. ( Birth, Marriage & Death Register Timelines) From the 16th to 18th century it was known as Trinity Church, but at the beginning of the 19th century reverted to its original dedication of St Peter and St Paul.

The Church was thoroughly repaired and re-pewed, between 1800 and 1806 (enabling the Church to seat 3,000 persons) with further extensive alteration and restoration work being carried out in 1878-80. It became the Cathedral Church in 1913. The burial grounds were closed in 1855. There are 34,186 records of burials between 1813 and 1855 see Society Postal Publications