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Welcome to The Padley Martyrs' Website
Hello, this is the home of the Padley Chapel on the Internet. Here you will find the latest news and information about the shrine. We hope you enjoy your visit and encourage you to check back often for updates!
Photographs of Padley Chapel and Manor House Ruins
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A Brief History of the Chapel
The manor house at Upper Padley was built in the late 13th and early 14th centuries. It is situated on the north bank of the River Derwent, within a mile of Grindleford Bridge. The original owners came from Normandy with William the Conqueror. Their family name was De Bernac. They were given the ...
The Padley Martyrs
Nicholas Garlick and Robert Ludlam were arrested at Padley Manor House, the home of John Fitzherbert, on 12th July 1588. They were taken to Derby Gaol where they were charged together as having come into England as Catholic Priests. We are told that Garlick spoke for Ludlam as well as for himself "being very bold, his answers did serve them both." They were ...
Annual Pilgrimages
The Annual joint Hallam and Nottingham Diocesan Pilgrimage in honour of the martyrs takes place each year on the Sunday nearest the 12th July. The Padley Primary Schools Pilgrimage takes place on the second Thursday in July. Secretary - Rev P D McGuire 01246 - 432289
Open for Visits
The Chapel is open on Sunday and Wednesday from 2.00pm until 4.00pm from Easter until 9th September 2007, or by appointment, for groups, celebrations, etc. Mass can be celebrated by appointment. We are happy to receive privately booked groups both during the day and for evening visits.
Lightning Strikes Shrine
Padley Chapel has a long and fascinating history and is the sort of place that continues to command attention - history continues to unfold and a new chapter has just been added to the Padley story, although one that we would have preferred to have avoided. On the evening of 21st October 2006 a ...
Chapel Re-opens
LET THERE BE LIGHT Following the fire last October when the roof was struck by lightning, Padley Chapel and Manor Gatehouse is open to the public once again. The building now has a wonderful new lighting scheme which allows an excellent view of the 14th Century Hammer Beam roof which is said to ...
Father Flood Cartoon for the
Solemnity of Christ the King (B)
Solemnity of Christ the King (B)
Service Times for w/c 22nd November 2009
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Promoting A Knowledge Illuminated By Faith
At midday today in the Vatican's Paul VI Hall, the Pope received professors and students of Roman pontifical universities, and participants in the general assembly of the International Federation of Catholic Universities (FIUC).
At the beginning of his address the Holy Father recalled how ...
Mediaeval Cathedrals: Harmonious Blend Of Faith And Art
"The Christian faith, profoundly rooted in the men and women of the Middle Ages", said the Pope in his catechesis during this morning's general audience, "not only gave rise to masterpieces of theological literature, it also inspired some of the most exalted artistic creations of ...
