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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 dating from the 1950s, for instance.
Tours available on request, and refreshments are available on the Saturdays. 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 available on request, and refreshments are available on the Saturdays. 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 11 Sep to Sunday 20 September
St. John the Baptist Church, Fleet Street, Coventry, West Midlands CV1 3AY
Fri 11 Sep:1000-1400; Sat 12 Sep:1000-1400, café open 1000-1200; Sun 13 Sep:1000-1400; Tues 15 Sep:1000-1400; Fri 18 Sep:1000-1400; Sat 19 Sep:1000-1400, café open 1000-1200; Sun 20 Sep:1000-1400; Free Entry.
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