English Martyrs Church, York
Grade II listed church in York, England
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English Martyrs Church is a Grade II listed[1] Roman Catholic church located in York, England.
| English Martyrs RC Church | |
|---|---|
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 English Martyrs RC Church | |
| SE 59289 51156 | |
| Denomination | Roman Catholic |
| Website | englishmartyrsyork.org.uk |
| History | |
| Founded | 1881 |
| Architecture | |
Heritage designation | Grade II |
| Architect(s) | Williams & Jopling |
| Style | Early Christian style |
| Completed | 4 May 1932 |
| Administration | |
| Province | Province of Liverpool |
| Diocese | Roman Catholic Diocese of Middlesbrough |
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]
