St Mary's Church, Grimsby

St Mary's Church is a Gothic Revival church building in Grimsby with pointed arch windows and ribbed ceiling vaults that show the architectural principles of the late 1800s. The structure combines carefully carved stone details with a vertical design that emphasizes height and light.

Construction began in 1880 after Sir John Sutton purchased the land in 1858, with the building officially opened in August 1883. The church reflects the growth of religious institutions in this industrial port town during the Victorian era.

The church houses stained glass windows by Hardman & Co and an altar designed by Pugin & Pugin, representing the quality of decorative work found in Victorian religious spaces. These elements show the artistic standards applied when furnishing places of worship during this period.

The building is open for regular worship services held on Saturdays and Sundays throughout the week. Visitors entering during services should be prepared for quiet reflection and should respect the active religious nature of the space.

The walls feature fish-themed decorative patterns from the 1930s that connect to the town's fishing heritage. Recent restoration work uncovered original wall paintings dating to 1908 beneath later layers, revealing details of the interior's earliest decoration.

Location: North East Lincolnshire

Inception: August 19, 1883

Architects: Matthew Ellison Hadfield

Architectural style: Gothic Revival

Website: http://stmarysrcchurchgrimsby.org.uk

GPS coordinates: 53.56780,-0.07070

Latest update: December 14, 2025 12:22