Wakefield Stars
Wakefield Stars Shine!
Wakefield Stars, the pavement stars scheme, has been extended by 4 new stars on top of the original 7 plaques positioned around the city. All the stars have achieved remarkable success and the city is proud to honour them. See below for details on how you can vote for the next Wakefield Star.
The Cribs
An Indie rock band with an international following.
Dame Barbara Hepworth
With Moore, one of the most important sculptors of the 20th century
Henry Moore
With Hepworth, one of the most important sculptors of the 20th century
John Godber
BAFTA winner and deservedly one of the most performed playwrights in the UK
Dave Topliss
A respected Rugby League footballer and coach
Charles Waterton
Ground breaking naturalist and explorer born at Walton Hall
John Harrison
A revoluntionary clockmaker who brought safety to those at sea
Stan Barstow
A novelist and writer whose works are known around the world
Jane McDonald
Popular entertainer and TV presenter
Neil Fox
A rugby league legend and world record holder
Sir Martin Frobisher
Elizabethan Explorer
Location of the Stars
Download the Wakefield Stars map
Vote for your next Star
Find out how to vote
