English Martyrs Church, York

English Martyrs RC Church
OS grid referenceSE 59289 51156
DenominationRoman Catholic
Websiteenglishmartyrsyork.org.uk
History
Founded1881
Architecture
Heritage designationGrade II
Architect(s)Williams & Jopling
StyleEarly Christian style
Completed4 May 1932
Administration
ProvinceProvince of Liverpool
DioceseRoman Catholic Diocese of Middlesbrough
Clergy
Canon(s)Canon Michael Loughlin

English Martyrs Church is a Grade II listed[1] Roman Catholic church located in York, England.

The Church is dedicated to the memory of the English Martyrs, a group of Catholic men and women who were executed for their faith during the reigns of Henry VIII and Elizabeth I.[2]

The church had previously been at 17 Blossom Street.[3]

References

  1. ^ Historic England. "Roman Catholic Church of the English Martyrs and attached presbytery (1425402)". National Heritage List for England. Retrieved 25 April 2023.
  2. ^ "York - English Martyrs". Taking Stock. Retrieved 15 April 2023.
  3. ^ "Directory of York, 1885 - Page 105". specialcollections.le.ac.uk. Retrieved 9 April 2025.

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