Wakefield through the lense of memory.

The famous Smith Wigglesworth died in the vestry of this church at the funeral of the Pastor, Wilf Richardson. Jimmy Salter emerged from the vestry to tell the waiting congregation. He said something to the effect, "We are gathered today for the funeral of Wilf Richardson but I first have to announce that just 5 minutes ago Smith Wigglesworth joined Wilf in heaven." A pretty neat way to go.

I don't recall the event. I was 22 days old and didn't want to be away from my Mum. But in Wakefield it was a much repeated story in my youth. The date was 12th March 1947. Wilf Richardson was succeeded by Albert Mellors who was my Pastor. He always had a twinkle in his eye and never preached a short sermon!