Key facts
- Denomination
- Church of England
- Address
- Lawrence Street
York, YO10 3BN
North Yorkshire - Listed status
- Grade II listed
Sources: Historic England list entry 1257509, Wikipedia, Wikidata Q18210399, OpenStreetMap, www.stlawrenceparishchurch.org.uk
Before visiting St Lawrence Church
Service times are not recorded in this listing. We cannot confirm when the next service takes place or whether the building opens outside worship hours.
We do not have confirmed information here about step-free access, accessible toilets, hearing support or supervised children’s groups. If these matter for your visit, ask the church about the specific service you plan to attend.
Check the church’s website →About St Lawrence Church
St Lawrence Church is an active Anglican parish church on Lawrence Street, close to Walmgate Bar in York. The Grade II listed building follows the Anglo-Catholic tradition and uses the Book of Common Prayer in its worship.
The present church was constructed between 1881 and 1883, replacing a smaller building and becoming York’s largest place of worship after the Minster. Its spire and illuminated clock followed in the early 1890s. A surviving medieval tower stands in the churchyard, with a doorway and lower section dating from the twelfth century. Inside are an ornate font from around 1400, stained glass by the Knowles family and Joan Fulleylove’s distinctive 1929 memorial window, which includes scenes of the Somme and York. Robert Thompson later redesigned the chancel as a memorial to the Second World War. Eight bells were installed for millennium change ringing in 1999, while an organ formerly at St Michael-le-Belfrey arrived in 2020.
Getting there
Frequently asked questions
Where is St Lawrence Church?⌄
St Lawrence Church is at Lawrence Street, York, North Yorkshire, YO10 3BN.
What denomination is St Lawrence Church?⌄
St Lawrence Church in York belongs to the Church of England tradition.
How old is the St Lawrence Church building?⌄
It is on the statutory register as a Grade II listed building.
How do I contact St Lawrence Church?⌄
You can reach St Lawrence Church through its website at www.stlawrenceparishchurch.org.uk.
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