Joseph Aloysius Hansom yellow plaque

This yellow commemorative plaque records: St. George's Roman Catholic Church Foundation Stone laid October 1849 Church opened September 1850 This was the Cathedral Church for the whole of Yorkshire from 1850 to 1864. It was designed in the Early decorated Style by Joseph Aloysius Hansom (1803-1882), who was a native of York - lived in Micklegate - and was architect for many notable churches and civic monuments both in England and abroad. He was also the inventor of the Hansom cab. This fine church was built in 11 months at a cost of £3,550. Recorded plaque organisation: York Tourist Development Association.

Joseph Aloysius Hansom was an architect known for designing numerous churches and civic monuments across England and abroad, including St. George's Roman Catholic Church in York; he is also remembered as the inventor of the Hansom cab, a popular form of horse-drawn carriage.