Church of St Mary and St Michael, Stepney explained

Denomination:Catholic
Church of St Mary and St Michael
Heritage Designation:Grade II listed
Architect:Augustus Pugin
Style:Gothic Revivalist
Years Built:1852-1856

The Church of St Mary and St Michael is a Roman Catholic Church at 2 Lukin Street, Commercial Road, E1 0AA in the London Borough of Tower Hamlets. It is an active Roman Catholic church in the diocese of Westminster. The church is recorded in the National Heritage List for England as a designated Grade II listed building.[1]

History

Built between 1852–1856, The Church of St Mary and St Michael was the largest Roman Catholic church in London at the time.[2] William Wardell, its architect, was a pupil of Augustus Pugin whose influence can be seen in its Gothic Revivalist design.[3]

Father James Webb, the last priest in England prosecuted under the Penal laws, was the first Parish Priest of St Mary and St Michael's.[4] Canon Timothy Ring, led the parish from 1904 until 1941, and was a well-known figure in East End London, his funeral was attended by Clement Attlee.[5]

References

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Notes and References

  1. Web site: CHURCH OF ST MARY AND ST MICHAEL, non Civil Parish - 1246141 | Historic England .
  2. Web site: Discovering the unsung beauty of Commercial Road . 26 May 2022 .
  3. Web site: William Wilkinson Wardell .
  4. Web site: About the Parish – Roman Catholic Parish of Commercial Road .
  5. Web site: About the Parish – Roman Catholic Parish of Commercial Road .