Stratford Martyrs Memorial, Protestant memorial in Stratford, England
Description
The Stratford Martyrs Memorial is a Gothic Revival monument set within the churchyard of a historic parish church in east London. The hexagonal column features a twelve-sided spire adorned with terra cotta relief plaques depicting scenes from the martyrdoms.
History
The memorial was built in 1879 to commemorate the Protestant executions that took place in 1556 during the reign of Mary I. It marks the location where a group of believers were killed during a period of intense religious conflict.
Culture
The terra cotta plaques show relief scenes that prompt visitors to reflect on religious persecution and its impact on ordinary people. These visual depictions give the memorial its emotional weight and make the past tangible.
Practical
The monument stands on Stratford Broadway near the intersection of Maryland Street and Great Eastern Road. The location is easily accessible on foot and sits within a busy urban neighborhood with good public transport links.
Did you know?
Beyond the thirteen principal victims, the memorial also honors figures like Patrick Packingham and Reverend Thomas Rose, who endured torture for their beliefs. These additional names reveal a broader story of religious persecution than the main narrative often suggests.
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