Our Lady of the Angels and St Peter in Chains Church
A Grade II listed Roman Catholic parish church designed by Charles Hansom, built as the spiritual centre of a Dominican priory in Victorian Staffordshire.
At a glance
This mid-19th-century church stands on Hartshill Road in central Stoke-on-Trent, its architecture reflecting the confident expansion of Catholic worship in industrial England. The building and its adjoining presbytery are both Grade II listed.
History
Completed in 1857, the church was designed by Charles Hansom, the prominent Victorian architect known for his ecclesiastical work. It was established as a parish church with an adjoining priory of Dominican nuns, serving as a focal point for the Catholic community in the Potteries region during a period of significant social and religious change.
What you see
The church exemplifies mid-Victorian Gothic ecclesiastical design as conceived by Hansom. Its Grade II listing recognises both the building’s architectural merit and its historical importance within the city’s religious landscape.
Cultural significance
The church represents the institutional presence of the Catholic Church in Stoke-on-Trent during the 19th century, when such establishments served not only spiritual but also social functions—the attached priory housed Dominican sisters engaged in education and charitable work within the community.
Key facts
- Country: United Kingdom
- City: Stoke-on-Trent, Staffordshire
- Completed: 1857
- Architect: Charles Hansom
- Status: Grade II listed building
- Coordinates: 53.0081, -2.1895
Practical information & getting there
The church is located on Hartshill Road near its junction with Shelton Old Road, south of Queensway in Stoke-on-Trent’s city centre. For visiting hours and services, contact the parish directly or check the Diocese of Birmingham website.
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