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The Church of St John the Baptist
Heritage Open Day: St John’s is a historic medieval church dating from 1344, yet also contains much that is modern – many come to see the stained glass that dates from the 1950s, for instance.
Tours are available on request, and there will be refreshments available St John’s is steeped in history, having been founded by Queen Isabella in 1344. It served as a place of worship until the 1530s, after which it was used for a variety of purposes, such as a dyer’s yard, and as a prison during the Civil War. It is believed that the phrase “sent to Coventry†originated from the use of this church as a prison at that time.
Much of our stained glass was lost in the blitz, but we have stunning modern glass from the 1950s, which complements our medieval building. Many come to see the Green Man carving, as well as other grotesques in the church. Tours from our experienced guides are available on request when the church is open for Heritage Open Days.
Tours are available on request, and there will be refreshments available St John’s is steeped in history, having been founded by Queen Isabella in 1344. It served as a place of worship until the 1530s, after which it was used for a variety of purposes, such as a dyer’s yard, and as a prison during the Civil War. It is believed that the phrase “sent to Coventry†originated from the use of this church as a prison at that time.
Much of our stained glass was lost in the blitz, but we have stunning modern glass from the 1950s, which complements our medieval building. Many come to see the Green Man carving, as well as other grotesques in the church. Tours from our experienced guides are available on request when the church is open for Heritage Open Days.
Fri 12 Sep to Sunday 21 September
St John’s Church, Fleet Street, Coventry, West Midlands CV1 3AY
Fri 12 Sep:1000-1400; Sat 13 Sep:1000-1400 café open 1000-1200; Sun 14 Sep:1000-1400; Tues 16 Sep:1000-1400; Fri 19 Sep:1000-1400; Sat 20 Sep:1000-1400 café open 1000-1200; Sun 21 Sep:1000-1400; Free Entry.
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