St. Michael-Le-Belfry

Built unusually all in one go, St Michael’s replaced an earlier church on the site during the reign of Henry VIII, and sits at the end of Petergate in the shadow of the Minster.
The exterior is (predictably) executed in Tudor Gothic, and is wide and low. The west front is newer, as it was rebuilt in the 19^th century when adjacent houses were demolished.
Inside, the church has generous aisles running the length of the church, but the real reason for a visit is to see the fine 18^th century Baroque Altarpiece and the collection of late maediaeval glass: that in the East window dates from the mid-​14^th century and comes from the previous church, whereas that in the aisles dates from its rebuilding in the mid 16^th century, in the Flemish style. There is also an extensive collection of 18^th century monuments and memorials.
Many visitors come to see the enlarged copy of Guy Fawkes’ baptismal entry in the church’s registers: I had no idea that our most famous traitor was born an Anglican!
The modern church has a large and very active congregation, broadly evangelical in style.