Church of St Thomas of Canterbury and the English Martyrs, Preston

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Church of St Thomas of Canterbury and the English Martyrs, Preston

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Church of St Thomas of Canterbury and the English Martyrs, Preston, Gothic Revival church in Preston, United Kingdom.

The Church of St Thomas of Canterbury and the English Martyrs stands as a Grade II listed building with pointed arches and ribbed vaults throughout its structure.

Edward Welby Pugin designed and constructed this religious edifice between 1866 and 1867, following the architectural principles established by his father Augustus Pugin.

The church maintains regular religious services and community gatherings, serving as a central location for Catholic worship in the Preston area since Victorian times.

Located at coordinates 53.7692, -2.7043, the church underwent an extension phase during 1887-1888, which added more space for congregational activities.

The structure features detailed stonework and stained glass windows that exemplify the ecclesiastical architectural style prevalent during the nineteenth century British church construction period.

Location: Preston

Architects: E. W. Pugin

Architectural style: Gothic Revival

Website: http://englishmartyrspreston.org.uk

GPS coordinates: 53.76920,-2.70430

Latest update: March 21, 2025 05:55

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