A wander around the remarkable Cathedral, whose write up includes;

“In 672, Wilfrid built the first basilica church to serve the community at Ripon. 1350 years later, Ripon Cathedral continues as a parish church, working with and for the people of the city, as well as one of the three sister cathedrals of the Diocese of Leeds.”

And Wilfrid is described as;
“… Wilfrid’s life was turbulent. His bravery, loyalty and straight-talking led him to face execution, battles and prison when he was younger. However, he also provoked conflict and made enemies through his driven personality and confident, uncompromising self-belief.”

See extra for a stunning statue …