The Citadel, York
| The Citadel | |
|---|---|
 The church, in 2021 | |
The Citadel | |
| 53°57′54″N 1°05′00″W / 53.964866°N 1.083425°W | |
| SE 60221 52481 | |
| Location | York, North Yorkshire |
| Address | Gillygate, York |
| Country | England |
| Denomination | Evangelical Alliance |
| Website | yorkcitychurch |
| History | |
| Status | Active |
| Consecrated | 1883 |
| Architecture | |
| Architect | Edmund James Sherwood |
| Groundbreaking | 1882 |
| Specifications | |
| Materials | Brick |
The Citadel is a historic church on Gillygate, immediately north of the city centre of York, in England.
The Salvation Army first held meetings in York at a skating rink on Gillygate. In 1882, it purchased a site on the street to erect a place of worship. It was built to a design by Edmund James Sherwood, and was opened in 1883 by William Booth. Construction cost £3,265, and on completion, it could seat 2,000 worshippers.[1] The building was grade II listed in 1990.[2] In 2014, the Salvation Army moved to a temporary location elsewhere in the city.[3] In 2015, the building became the home of the York City Church. In 2026, its meeting space and cafe were restored at a cost of £300,000.[4] In addition to church events, the building is used for meetings of community groups, pop-up restaurants, gigs, and full meetings of York City Council.[5][6]
The building is constructed of red brick, with stone dressings and slate roofs which have ball finials to the gables. It is two storeys high and nine bays wide, with the central section slightly projecting. In the centre is an arched opening with iron gates and a plaque above which reads "SALVATION ARMY". Above are a pair of round-headed windows, and above that a small gable with an inscription reading "ERECTED 1882". Flanking the central section are staggered staircase windows, and either side of those are recessed two-bay wings with doorways, casement windows, and circular panels with coats of arms. Above the front is a battlement. Inside, there is a gallery on the north, south and east sides, with the galleries below screened off to reduce the size of the main hall and provide additional rooms.[2]
References
- ↑ Tillott, P. M. (1961). A History of the County of York: the City of York. London: Victoria County History.
- 1 2 Historic England. "The Salvation Army Citadel (1257749)". National Heritage List for England. Retrieved 14 May 2026.
- ↑ "Historic Salvation Army HQ to close". The Press. 11 June 2014. Retrieved 14 May 2026.
- ↑ Gerrard, Joe (20 April 2026). "The Citadel gets £300,000 makeover for York City Church". The Press. Retrieved 14 May 2026.
- ↑ Laversuch, Chloe (16 August 2019). "York City Church reveals plans for upgrade to boost community". The Press. Retrieved 14 May 2026.
- ↑ "York venue gets stunning new look after £300,000 makeover". York Mix. 14 April 2026. Retrieved 14 May 2026.