Archdiocese of Westminster (London)
Catholic places of interest in the Archdiocese of Westminster, which includes the city of London and its surroundings
Corpus Christi Catholic Church
The oldest church operating as a Catholic Church in the heart of London. This church was built as an act of reparation for the sins against the Sacrament that had been committed in the time of persecution, and was opened in 1874. Msgr. Ronald Knox preached here.
Lincoln's Inn
An inn of court dating back to before 1422. St. Thomas More was a member of this inn.
Marker of Birth Street of St. Thomas More
Marker to commemorate that St. Thomas More was born near this spot.
Site of Marshalsea Prison
Prison that held, among others, Charles Dickens' father. Saints and blesseds held here include Ralph Sherwin, John Griffith, Anne Line, William Exmew, John Storey, Everard Hanse, William Filby, and Thomas Cottam. Today this alley features images and quotes from one of Charles Dickens' books that featured the prison.
Site of Tyburn Tree
Tyburn Tree was the name of the gallows where many Catholic martyrs were hung, drawn, and quartered or hung until dead. The saints, blesseds, and venerables who died on this site include John Houghton, Robert Lawrence, Augustine Webster, Richard Reynolds, Ralph Sherwin, Alexander Briant, Luke Kirby, Margaret Ward, Eustace White, Polydore Plasden, Thomas Garnet, John Roberts, John Almond, Bartholomew Roe, Henry Morse, John Southworth, Oliver Plunkett, John Haile (or Hale), William Exmew, Humphrey Middlemore, Sebastian Newdigate, Robert Johnson, William Filby, Lawrence Richardson, Thomas Cottam, John Storey, Thomas Woodhouse, John Nelson, Thomas Sherwood, Everard Hanse, William Horne, John Larke and German Gardiner. Down the street to the west is Tyburn Convent.
Tyburn Convent
Convent near Tyburn Tree, containing the relics of dozens of English martyrs. The order is Foundress of the Adorers of the Sacred Heart of Jesus of Montmartre, Order of Saint Benedict, who are dedicated to perpetual adoration. The foundress of the order, Servant of God Mother Marie Adèle Garnier (1838-1924), is also buried here.
Westminster Hall
Last remaining part of the medieval Palace of Westminster. The floor includes a plaque commemorating the trial of St. Thomas More, which took place here. He also served as a member of parliament in this hall. Other saints who faced trial and conviction here include Ralph Sherwin, Edmund Campion, Oliver Plunkett, William Exmew, John Shert, and Robert Johnson.