St Margaret Clitherow
(1556-1586)

woman and Saint

Died aged c. 30

Margaret Clitherow (1556 – 25 March 1586) was an English saint and martyr of the Roman Catholic Church, known as "the Pearl of York". She was pressed to death for refusing to enter a plea to the charge of harbouring Catholic priests. She was canonised in 1970 by Pope Paul VI.

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Commemorated on 2 plaques

The house of Margaret Clitherow who was martyred in York March 25th 1586 canonised October 25th 1970

35 Shambles, York, United Kingdom where they lived

Near to this place, Margaret Clitherow of York, Saint of the Catholic Church, was martyred for her Christian faith, on 25th March 1586.

Ouse Bridge, York, United Kingdom where they was martyred near (1586)