York, England, United Kingdom — Northwestern Europe (the British Isles)
St Martin-le-Grand
Photographed By Michael Herrick, August 15, 2018
1. St Martin-le-Grand Marker
St Martin-le-Grand A mainly 15th century church, pre Conquest in origin, largely destroyed by fire in the air raid in 1942. The tower was completed before 1437. The Great West Window, considered to be one of the finest early 15th century windows in the country was taken out at the beginning of the 1939-45 war and has been rehoused in the quasi-transept of the restored South aisle. It depicts St Martin of Tours with thirteen scenes from his life. The remaining old glass which survived the air raid has also been restored. The former South Aisle has been restored as a Shrine of Remembrance of the City’s fallen in two wars. The distinctive clock was first erected in its present position in 1668. It was overhauled and renovated in 1754 in 1778 it was given a new dial, and the little admiral with his sextant was placed upon it. The clock was badly damaged in the raid in 1942 and was restored and returned to its old position in 1966. The adjoining churchyard was re-paved and restored in 1968 through the initiative of York Civic trust.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Churches & Religion. A significant historical year for this entry is 1942.
Location. 53° 57.561′ N, 1° 5.059′ W. Marker is in York, England. Marker is on Coney Street close to New Street, on the left when traveling
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. P/O Yves Mahé (here, next to this marker); The George Inn (within shouting distance of this marker); The Mansion House (within shouting distance of this marker); Praetorian Gate (about 90 meters away, measured in a direct line); Davygate (about 90 meters away); John Snow Memorial (about 120 meters away); John Snow (about 120 meters away); Punch Bowl (about 150 meters away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in York.
Photographed By Michael Herrick, August 15, 2018
2. St Martin-le-Grand Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on January 27, 2022. It was originally submitted on October 21, 2018, by Michael Herrick of Southbury, Connecticut. This page has been viewed 83 times since then and 7 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on October 21, 2018, by Michael Herrick of Southbury, Connecticut.
