Our Lady and the English Martyrs Church

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Our Lady and the English Martyrs Church, Gothic Revival church in Cambridge, England

The church features a 65-meter-high spire, rising above the Cambridge skyline with stone construction using Casterton, Ancaster, and Combe Down materials.

Construction began in 1885 under architects Archibald Matthias Dunn and Edward Joseph Hansom, with consecration occurring on October 8, 1890.

The building houses two choirs, including the Schola Cantorum performing Latin polyphonic pieces and Gregorian chants during solemn Latin masses.

The church maintains regular Catholic services and welcomes visitors interested in exploring the architectural details of this Grade II listed building.

Inside stands an oak statue of the Virgin and Child from the mid-16th century, discovered at Emmanuel College in 1850.

Location: Cambridge

Inception: 1880s

Architects: Archibald Matthias Dunn

Architectural style: Gothic Revival

Website: http://olem.freeuk.com

GPS coordinates: 52.19877,0.12735

Latest update: May 12, 2025 01:09

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