York, North Yorkshire

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Recommended reading - Stuart Leadley suggests York’s Other Churches and Chapels, Bryan Seymour (1992). A comprehensive guide with photos and location maps of the places of worship overshadowed (literally in a couple of cases) by the Minster,
 

All Saints at Huntington. James advises that a sign says it is joint Anglican and Roman Catholic. © James Murray. This old postcard view was previously in the "Unknown" section. From a postcard in Reg Dosell's Collection, identified by Garry Barr. Link.

All Saints, North Street. © Bill Henderson. The church has some fine glass and wood. The following are all © Steve Bulman (2010) - another view, and one taken from across the river, giving a better appreciation of the spire; three interior views - 1, 2, 3, hammer beam ceiling, finely carved pews, the font with elaborate cover, and three examples of the stained glass - 1, 2, 3.

All Saints, Pavement. © Bill Henderson. The following are all © Steve Bulman (2010) - another view and two interior views - 1, 2, the altar, font, pulpit and lectern, a window, and boards recording the details of parish charities. Link.

Bar Convent (R.C.) on Blossom Street is the oldest surviving convent in England, and contains a beautiful chapel. © Steve Bulman (2010). Link.

The former Bedern Chapel, now home to the York Glaziers Trust. © David Regan.

Calvary Chapel on Barbican Road, photographed from the walls. © Steve Bulman (2011). Link.

Central Methodist Church. © Bill Henderson. Another view. © Steve Bulman (2010).

The former Chapel of the Archbishop's Palace now houses York Minster Library. © David Regan.

Church of our Lady (R.C.) at Acomb. © Bill Henderson.

Church of the Holy Redeemer on Boroughbridge Road. © James Murray. Link.

Clifford's Tower Chapel. Another view. Both © Steve Bulman (2011). Link.

Former Congregational Chapel (1816) on Lendal, now a restaurant. © Steve Bulman (2010).

The former Ebenezer Primitive Methodist Chapel (1851) on Little Stonegate. © Steve Bulman (2010).

Haxby and Wigginton Methodist Church, at Wigginton. © James Murray.

Holy Trinity, on Goodramgate. Although of 12th century foundation, the present building is 13th century. Now in the care of the Churches Conservation Trust. Interior view. Both © James Murray. Holy Trinity happily escaped the "improvements" of the Victorians, and has a delightful interior, with box pews. The photos don't really convey the uneven nature of the floor. Three interior views - 1, 2, 3, a squint to give views of the altar (a rare survival), and a curious worn carving of a head, with what looks like a hand. All © Steve Bulman (2010). Link.

Holy Trinity, Micklegate has some fabric remaining from Holy Trinity Priory. Another view. Chapel. The main doorway. Two interior views - 1, 2, the font and elaborate cover. All © Steve Bulman (2010). Link.

Former Methodist Church on Patrick Pool was used by York Methodists in the 1750's. Only the ground floor is original, the upper storey having been destroyed in a fire, as the plaque explains. Both © Steve Bulman (2010).

Former Primitive Methodist Chapel at Haxby, now in secular use. © James Murray.

Quaker Meeting House, on Friargate. © Steve Bulman (2011). Link.

St. Andrew, on St. Andrewgate, closed (according to the Wikipedia article) in about 1548. It also lists some of its subsequent usage, including a stint as a brothel! However in 1924 it returned to religious use when it was used as a Gospel Hall for the Plymouth Brethren, and is now known as St. Andrew's Evangelical Church. © David Regan.

St. Clement (1874) on Scarcroft Road. © Steve Bulman (2010).

St. Columba U.R.C. on Priory Street was originally Presbyterian (1879). © Steve Bulman (2010). Link, which has a photo of the church before the bizarre tower was removed in ca. 1950.

St. Crux Parish Room on Pavement includes in its fabric part of the church of St. Crux, demolished in 1887. Inside are preserved some of the monuments from the old church. This link includes an illustration of the church. © Steve Bulman (2010).

The former St. Cuthbert on Peasholme Green, now used as offices. Another view. Both © Steve Bulman (2010).

St. Denys on Walmgate. Another view. Both © Steve Bulman (2010). Link1. Link2. Link3.

St. Edward the Confessor at Dringhouses. © Bill Henderson.

St. George (R.C., 1850) on George Street. © Bill Henderson. Another view. © Steve Bulman (2010). Another view. © Steve Bulman (2011).

Of St. George, Fishergate, which stands close to St. George (above), the graveyard alone survives. It is supposedly where Dick Turpin was buried. © Steve Bulman (2011).

St. Giles at Skelton, built 1247. Interior view. Both © Alan Blacklock. Link.

St. Helen. © Bill Henderson. Another view. Interior view. Both © Alan Blacklock.

The former St. John the Evangelist on Micklegate is now a bar. © Steve Bulman (2010).

St. John's College, Old Chapel, on Lord Mayor's Walk - photographed from the city walls. © Steve Bulman (2010).

St. Lawrence on Lawrence Street. David advises that this is claimed to be the largest church in York. In the grounds stands the tower of the medieval church. Both © David Regan. Link.

Chapel of St. Leonard's Hospital (the chapel was on the first floor). © David Regan. Link.

The former St. Margaret on Walmgate, now the National Centre for Early Music. Another view. Both © David Regan. Link.

St. Martin cum Gregory on Micklegate is now a stained glass centre  © Bill Henderson. Another view, © Steve Bulman (2010). Link.

St. Martin le Grand on Coney Street. Interior view. Bombed in WWII, it was partially re-constructed in 1960 by George Pace. Both © Alan Blacklock. Saved from destruction by being dismantled before the war, the west window was re-erected as a screen in the north wall. © James Murray.

St. Mary, Castlegate, is no longer used as a church, and is now an exhibition centre. © Bill Henderson. Two further views - 1, 2, both © Steve Bulman (2011).

St. Mary Bishophill Junior on Bishophill Junior claims the title of "oldest church in York". Another view. The adjacent building undergoing renovation also has a churchy look about it. Was this a separate church, or perhaps Sunday School? All © Steve Bulman (2010). Link.

The ruins of St. Mary's Abbey. © David Regan. Another view, © Steve Bulman (2011). Link.

Of St. Maurice, on Lord Mayor's Walk, opposite Monk Bar, only the burial ground remains. It was demolished in 1966. This church was preceded by a medieval one, demolished in 1876. © Steve Bulman (2011).

St. Michael on Spurriergate now serves as a cafe, though still with a religious purpose. © Bill Henderson. Interior view. © James Murray. Another view, two interior views - 1, 2, and the organ, all © Steve Bulman (2010). Link.

St. Michael le Belfry. © Bill Henderson. Another view, also showing the main entrance to the Minster, and the spire of the Baptist Church. Guy Fawkes was born nearby, and baptised here. Interior view. Both © James Murray.

St. Olave, from an old postcard, Steve Bulman's Collection. A modern view (hampered by trees), and an interior view. Both © Paul Marshall. A (treeless) winter view. © Steve Bulman (2011). Link.

St. Oswald at Fulford. © James Murray. Link.

St. Paul at Heslington, now the Heslington Ecumenical Centre. © Bill Henderson. Another view. © James Murray, who wasn't impressed by the mixture of ancient and modern.

The former St. Sampson now serves as a day centre for senior citizens. © Bill Henderson. Two further views- 1, 2, both © Steve Bulman (2010). Link.

St. Saviour on St. Saviourgate was made redundant in the 1950's, and now houses the Archaeological Centre. Another view. Both © Steve Bulman (2010).

St. Wilfrid (R.C., 1864) on Duncombe Place. © Bill Henderson. Another view. © Alan Blacklock. The grand double-doorway, with tympanum. © Steve Bulman (2010).

The Rock Church (Assemblies of God) on Priory Street was originally Wesleyan Methodist (1856). © Steve Bulman (2010).

Unitarian Chapel on St. Saviourgate. © Steve Bulman (2010). Link.

The former Victoria Bar Primitive Methodist Chapel on Victor Street has been converted to residential use. © Steve Bulman (2010).

York Baptist Church on Priory Street. Pevsner says the tower was reduced in height in 1939. © Steve Bulman (2010).

The former York Central Mission Hall on Swinegate has also served as the Elim Church, but is now a restaurant. © Steve Bulman (2010). Link.

York Minster. © Bill Henderson. The West End. © James Murray. The Choir and High Altar. The famous East Window would normally be in this view, but is covered up during restoration work (2008). The Choir, facing west, showing the organ. Another view of the organ (and rood screen), from the Nave. All interior views © James Murray. A fine black and white photo of one of the towers. It shows the quality of the stonework very well. © Tony Denham. The following are all from Christopher Skottowe's postcard collection - the Nave, Choir, and two exterior views - 1, 2.